November 18, 2003

Original Play Showcased In Boise State Production

Alone and Hated, a play by Boise State University student Adam Harrell, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-6 at the Morrison Center Stage II. Admission is $7 general, $5 students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff at the door. There is a $2 discount with a can of food. The play is produced by the Theatre Majors Association; call 426-3957 for more information. Alone and Hated takes place in Hollywood where a young independent filmmaker struggles to finish the script for his first big Hollywood movie. His attempt to please the studio producers conflicts with his failing personal relationships and difficulties with writer's block. He must confront the items and people he is willing to use and lose in order to find his personal creativity identity. Alone and Hated was first written as a staged reading performed at Flying M Coffeehouse before being expanded into a full-length piece. The play will be submitted for consideration for performance at the American College Theatre Festival. Harrell is a junior majoring in theatre with an emphasis in playwriting. The production is co-produced by the theatre arts department and the Theatre Major's Association. TMA produces student work at the end of every semester in its Student Showcase, giving students a venue for independent expression and practical experience. Alone and Hated, as is typical with showcases, is designed by students. The play stars Luke Massengil, Bethany Adams, Nick Sceirine, Dwayne Blackaller, Joe Lavigne and Liberty Leeds. Katia Monasterio, Jodie Swanson, Kelly Groskopf and Zach Stinnett designed the set. -30- Contact Mike Baltzell Theatre Arts Department 208 334-3320     Media Contacts Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Angela Jones communications and marketing 208 426-3196