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Mary Gilliam
  • Social Work
  • Class of 2015
  • Columbus, Ohio

Maggie Gilliam of Columbus in Huntington University Production of 'Medea'

2012 Feb 9

Maggie Gilliam of Columbus, OH, will play in the chorus in Huntington University's production of the Greek tragedy, "Medea."

Gilliam is a freshman Social Work major at HU.

After being left by her adulterous and manipulative husband, Jason (Josh Kessler), King Kreon banishes Medea (Kate Smith) from the land. Medea begs the king (Josh Cookingham) to allow her to stay for one last day. Once the king grants his permission, Medea unleashes her wrath on all those who have scorned her.

"This is not a stuffy, ancient production of a classic Greek play," said Director Jay Duffer, assistant professor of theater arts at Huntington University. "Don't expect to see togas onstage. I think audiences will be surprised, entertained, even shocked at times by how relevant this 2,500-year-old play is."

Playing the title role is senior theater performance major, Kate Smith. Local United Brethren pastor and founder of The Well, Josh Kessler, a 1993 HU theater graduate, will return to the HU stage in the role of Jason.

"Medea" marks the third production for Huntington University Theatre Company's 2011-2012 season.

"Medea" will be performed in the Merillat Centre for the Arts Zurcher Auditorium at Huntington University Feb. 23 through Feb. 25. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a special 2 p.m. matinee performance on Feb. 25.

Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors, $6 for children 13 and younger, $5 for HU students and $9 for HU faculty/staff.

For reservations, call the Merillat Centre for the Arts Box Office at 260-359-4261 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Tickets also will be sold at the door before every performance. Tickets are now on sale.

This play contains some violent images and mature subject matter that is not appropriate for young children.

For more information about the Huntington University Theatre Company, visit www.huntington.edu/theatre.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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