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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2008
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

Florida Community College DramaWorks Readers Theatre presentations: “Goodbye” and Ionesco’s “Killing Game”

What:	Florida Community College DramaWorks Readers Theatre Presentations of “Goodbye” and “Killing Game”
When:	February 15-16 at 8 p.m.
Where:	Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts—Studio Theatre Florida Community College South Campus 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville
Cost:	$5 general admission/general seating. Seating is limited.

Details: Readers Theatre performance focuses on text rather than theatrical presentation; performers present with scripts in hand.

Florida Community College Speech Forensics Team will present a one-act entitled “Goodbye.” So much emotion said with just one word—goodbye—from family to friends, from lovers to competitors and even the money to which we say goodbye. In life we have to say goodbye in different ways. This Readers Theatre production, compiled from diverse music and literary sources, will explore the art of saying goodbye. “Goodbye” is directed by Kristopher Copeland, professor of Communications and director of the Speech Forensics program.

FCCJ DramaWorks will present a one-act version of “Killing Game” by Eugene Ionesco. “Killing Game” is one of Eugene Ionesco’s lesser produced, but still profound brilliant literary metaphors. Set in a “regular” city, timeless in its presentation but relevant to any age, the play is an examination of the hypocrisies, foibles, and sheer corruption of the human spirit facing undeniable doom. The play is considered one of the most creative from this absurdist playwright; using all manner of standard and unique playwriting conventions to explore human nature as it confronts its own possible extinction. “Killing Game” is directed by FCCJ Adjunct Professor of Theatre and guest artist Brian Natale.

For more information call 904.646.2222.

Note: Both presentations contain language some may find offensive. Not recommended for younger audiences.