FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2002 CONTACT Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 DRAKE THEATRE TO PRESENT 'SPEED-THE-PLOW' On Thursday, April 4, Drake University Theatre will open its production of "Speed-the-Plow," a play by David Mamet that provides a comic and scathing look at the world of Hollywood. With caustic wit, Mamet poses the question of whether personal and artistic integrity can coexist with sex, popular demand and the bottom line. Stacie O'Connor, a senior from Des Moines majoring in theatre arts education, directs the play, which focuses on a newly promoted film producer who faces a major dilemma. His best and oldest friend delivers him the script that will make both his name and fortune while his beautiful secretary brings him the script that may save his soul. Performances will start at 8 p.m. April 4, 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue. Tickets are free with reservations. For reservations, call the Drake Fine Arts Box Office at (515) 271-3841.