Clark College Theatre presents “The Shape of Things”

Lydia Fleming and Sterling Buck star in Clark College’s production of “The Shape of Things.”

Clark College Theatre continues its 2017-2018 season with The Shape of Things by Neil Labute.

A dark tale of what people will do for love and art, the story revolves around four college students whose lives are inalterably changed when two of them become involved romantically. At first, Adam is flattered when attractive art student Evelyn takes an interest in him. But complications ensue as Evelyn begins to exert more and more influence over Adam’s appearance and behavior.

“In the play, Evelyn talks about the subjectivity of art; how different people can come away with different feelings from the same thing,” writes director Ted Jonathan Gold in his program notes. “While there are many ways to make what some consider good or provocative art, I believe art makes you feel something. Sometimes it makes you feel a way you didn’t expect or want to feel. I believe that if you leave the theatre and you feel nothing and the play fades quickly, then you did not witness true art. My hope for this production is that you leave having experienced good art that sticks with you. I hope you leave affected, whether you enjoy that feeling or not.”

First staged in 2001, the play was made into a film featuring the original cast in 2003.

This production’s cast includes: Lydia Fleming**, Sterling Buck*, Stevie Riepe*, and Olga Gula*. Note: Cast member names marked with a single asterisk are current Clark College students; double asterisks indicate Clark College alumni.

This show contains adult themes, language, and content.

Show Dates: May 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. All show times are at 7:30 p.m. in the Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, on Clark College’s main campus.

Ticket Information: Students (with ID) $10; Alumni (with membership) $10; Senior Citizens $12; General Admission $15. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.clarkbookstore.com/site_theatre.asp, or call 360-992-2815.

If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, contact Clark College’s Disability Support Services Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-991-0901 (VP), or visit Gaiser Hall room 137, as soon as possible.

Photo: Jenny Shadley/Clark College. More photos can be found on our Flickr page.