Collegio Online

Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: Campus Life

Media Credit: Aaron Anders/Collegio Tarra Detmer, playing a character who has lost her memory, squeezes the arm of the Limping Man, a half-blind, half-deaf, malformed character played by Austin Laverty, while driving to their mother's house during the rehearsal for "Fuddy Meers," the PSU Theater Department's latest production.

The cast and crew of "Fuddy Meers" will present their play, a dark comedy by David Lindsey-Abaire, at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 1-3, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in the PSU Studio Theater in Grubbs Hall. The play is intended for mature audiences.

Megan Stoneberger, senior in communication education and stage manager, says it will be an insightful experience for those who come to watch.

Stoneberger says the play is about a woman, Claire, who wakes up every morning with no recollection of her past. She faces new trials every day, such as meeting her husband, son and mother for the first time.

Stoneberger says the scenery for the play will not be what students are used to. The set will be shown through the eyes of Claire.

"The set and costumes are not realistic at all," Stoneberger said.
Stoneberger says that the play is focused on Claire making decisions every day without knowing any of her previous experiences or memories from her life. She says it will show what things are truly of value when making decisions.

Most of the "Fuddy Meers" cast is composed of PSU students or former students. One community member is involved as well.
Tickets are available at the Ticket Office in the Overman Student Center and at the PSU Studio Theater 30 minutes before each performance. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets cost $8 for the general public, $6 for faculty and staff, $5 for those under 17 or over 65, and are free for PSU students with ID.

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