Machinal
Mar. 16–18 @ Cellar Theatre
Sophie Treadwell’s play Machinal follows a young woman (played by Eva Ramirez) who leads a life shaped by societal conformity and restricted by a loveless marriage to her boss (John Buisman). After an affair with an adventurous free spirit (Jordan Richards), she becomes determined to get the life she wants by any means necessary. Inspired by the real-life story of Ruth Snyder, who was executed by electric chair for murdering her husband, the play reflects shifting social structures in America during the 1920s. Presented by University Theatre and directed by Marla Carlson, the production seeks to humanize the protagonist, while emphasizing expressionist dance and treating the script as a musical score.
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Thursday, March 16
UGA Fine Arts Building
Machinal
(Cellar Theatre) Loosely based on the notorious Ruth Snyder case of 1927, Sophie Treadwell's episodic play depicts a young woman's disastrous efforts to conform to society's rigid expectations of women.
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Friday, March 17
UGA Fine Arts Building
Machinal
(Cellar Theatre) Loosely based on the notorious Ruth Snyder case of 1927, Sophie Treadwell's episodic play depicts a young woman's disastrous efforts to conform to society's rigid expectations of women.
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Saturday, March 18
UGA Fine Arts Building
Machinal
(Cellar Theatre) Loosely based on the notorious Ruth Snyder case of 1927, Sophie Treadwell's episodic play depicts a young woman's disastrous efforts to conform to society's rigid expectations of women.
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Tuesday, March 21
UGA Fine Arts Building
Machinal
(Cellar Theatre) Loosely based on the notorious Ruth Snyder case of 1927, Sophie Treadwell's episodic play depicts a young woman's disastrous efforts to conform to society's rigid expectations of women.
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