FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 17, 2003
CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE THEATRE TO PRESENT 'VERONICA'S ROOM'

Drake University Theatre will present "Veronica's Room," a thriller written by Ira Levin, who also penned the screenplays "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Stepford Wives." Levin attended Drake from 1946 to 1948.

" Veronica's Room" is a play in which fantasy and reality collide and all are caught in a nightmare in which they cannot escape, said Director Deena Conley, assistant professor of theatre arts at Drake. The play contains adult language and situations. It is not recommended for young audiences.

Drake's production features four actors: Tim Larson, Dana DeRuyck, Zach Williams and Laura Wiese. The set and lighting designer is John Holman, assistant professor of theatre arts. Josie Poppen, Drake's theatre costume designer, designed the costumes.

" Veronica's Room" will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue. Additional performances will start at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and non-Drake students and free for Drake students with a Drake ID. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations, call the Drake Fine Arts Box Office at (515) 271-3841.