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Daum Theatre - Kolbe Hall

February 25, 26, 27 at 7:30PM 
Sunday, February 28 at 2:00PM 
March 3, 4, 5 at 7:30PM 
Saturday, March 5 at 2:00PM

$12 general admission
$10 seniors/faculty/staff/alumni
$6 students $2 discount per ticket on groups of 10 or more

Groups: $2 discount per ticket on groups of 10 or more

Alumni Night: Our DTAA alumni receive 2 FREE tickets for the Friday, February 26, 2016 performance

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Creative Team


Actors

Hedda Tesman - Samantha A. Seawolf

Jørgen Tesman - James Turk

Ejlert Løvborg - David Cranston

Judge Brack - Matt Dodds

Berte - Silina Rivera

Thea Elvsted - Sadielyn Fiedler

Juliane Tesman - Marina Gordon

Production Team

Director - James Slowiak

Scenic Designer - Adel A. Migid

Lighting Designer - Chris Hariasz

Costume Designer - Adrienne Jones

Musician / Pianist - Robert Keith

Technical Director - Chris Hariasz

Assistant Technical Director - Danny Durst 

Stage Managers - Nick Shows and Tyson Sebree

University of Akron Theatre - Hedda Gabler Spring 2016


The Drama of Hedda Gabler


The Story

Hedda Gabler tells the story of Hedda, the beautiful and intelligent daughter of General Gabler. She marries Jorgen Tesman out of desperation but soon realizes that life with him is dreadfully dull and tedious. Prompted by the return of an old lover and the advances of an amorous judge, Hedda begins a destructive downward spiral of jealousy and manipulation. Hedda’s attempts to regain control of her life and find freedom in a stifling society make her one of the great dramatic characters in the history of theatre. 

In a searing and passionate adaptation by contemporary American playwright Christopher Shinn and directed by UA Theatre Professor James Slowiak, Ibsen’s classic work of modern drama continues to challenge audiences with its strong, controversial heroine and questions of society’s influence in determining personal identity and sexual role.

University of Akron Theatre - Hedda Gabler Spring 2016

The Stage: a celebration of 150 set designs by Adel A. Migid

Celebrate with us the creative life and talent of Adel Migid, UA theatre faculty, as Hedda Gabler marks his 150th set design for the UA theatre stage!

Read the full story, then come experience the set live as it brings to life the world of Hedda Gabler - running Feb. 25 through March 5 on the Daum Theatre stage in Kolbe Hall.

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See What Critics Say About Hedda Gabler!


“Christopher Shinn’s clear-headed, economical, and modern-sounding adaptation moves with surprising swiftness.” – Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press

“A thrilling new adaptation by Christopher Shinn, who puts a palpable present-day spin on the classic without punching you in the face.” – Brandon Voss, HX

A Look Into Rehearsal

Historical "Hower House" Promo Photos