Release — February 1, 2008
“ENEMIES” WORLD PREMIERE INTRODUCES THEATER NOIR TO EASTERN CAROLINA
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Magnolia Arts Center and the East Carolina University chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, national honor fraternity, will present the world premiere production of ECU professor and playwright Joseph Horst’s play “Enemies” on February 16, 2008 in 244 Mendenhall Student Center.
Horst has been a police officer with the ECU Police Department for 13 years, eight of those as a full-time officer. After receiving his Masters in English from ECU in 2005 where he completed “Enemies” as his thesis, he currently teaches English and Technical Writing at ECU.
The story plot, said by production staff to be gritty in nature, is being kept under wraps by all involved, even taking the unusual step of having cast and crew sign non-disclosure agreements agreeing not to reveal the plot, story line and ending.
“There are some twists to this play that really warrant keeping this script under wraps,” said Jane Sharp, producer.
Director Jerad W. Alexander went on to say, “All I can really say about the story at this point is that this is theater’s equivalent of Film Noir. Just watch [www.enemiestheplay.com] for information as it’s available.”
The website contains information on the cast, crew, sponsors and history of the play.
“Enemies” opens on February 16, 2008 and performances will run from February 16 to February 19 at 8 p.m. each evening. A 3 p.m. matinee will also be held on February 17.
Tickets are currently on sale and are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets will be sold through ECU’s Central Ticket Office, which can be reached at 1-800-ECU-ARTS or 252-328-4788. Tickets may also be purchased online at [www.ecuarts.com].
Parking is free and open to the public around Mendenhall, with overflow parking located at the intersections of Ninth and Cotanche Streets and Ninth and Evans Streets.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jane Sharp or Joseph Horst, please call 252/347-9017 or 252/258-4153. Contact can also be made via email at grtamcnnvl@gmail.com or zeseinaj@gmail.com.
