FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2001 CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 DRAKE THEATRE TO PRESENT 'FOOL FOR LOVE' Drake University Theatre will present Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love" at 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue. "Fool for Love" is arguably Shepard's purest and most beautiful play, says Director Deena Conley, a new faculty member in Drake's Department of Theatre Arts. The play tells the story of May and Eddie as they sit in a stark motel room, throwing recriminations at each other while longing to take each other into their arms. The connection they have to each other is physical, emotional and everlasting. "As the action unfolds," Conley says, "the desperate nature of May and Eddie's relationship becomes apparent – they cannot get along with, or without each other, yet neither can subdue their burning passion. They long to be together and escape the curse of the past that haunts them." Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students and senior citizens and free with a Drake ID. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations, call the Drake Fine Arts Box Office at 271-3841.