"The Drawer Boy": Friendship, Farming, Storytelling in Canadian Drama

The Drawer Boy: Friendship, Farming, Storytelling in Canadian Drama

McAninch Arts Center, at College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137)

Full Price:: $25.00 - $33.00

Our Price:: $12.50 - $16.50*

4.5 by 2 members

A landmark Canadian drama, the surprisingly funny and tender yet tough two-act The Drawer Boy comes to McAninch Arts Center in this Buffalo Theatre Ensemble production. With a focus on the transformative power of storytelling and an eye toward the recent history of Canadian alternative theater, The Drawer Boy follows a young actor from the city sent to research life on a farm for an upcoming role. In the process, the actor unwittingly makes a discovery that threatens to upend the lives of the two older men who own the farm. Ensemble member Kurt Naebig directs the show, which was penned by award-winning Canadian playwright Michael Healey (Plan B, Rune Arlidge).

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The last date listed for The Drawer Boy was Sunday July 29, 2012 / 2:00pm.

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McAninch Arts Center

at College of DuPage,

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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630-942-4000

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What a wonderful evening. the cast was outstanding, especially Jonathan Kraft who played Morgan. His performance was both nuanced and truthful. I hope I see more of him. If the run hasn't completed, I would highly recommend seeing this.

Written on Jul 30 2012

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