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Performances will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 19; at 8 p.m. Friday, November 20; at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22. All performances will take place in the Redbud Theater Complex, located on the northwest side of historic Hubbard Hall on TWU’s Denton campus. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To reserve tickets online or for more information, visit www.twu.edu/drama/ or call the TWU box office at 940-898-2020.

Steven Young, TWU’s new assistant professor of drama, will make his TWU directorial debut with the classic Athenian tragedy Oedipus The King by Sophocles. With Paul Roche’s translation, Young hopes to offer up something other than an intellectual analysis of the play and produce a visceral production that will allow the audience to experience the story in a new way.

One of the three Theban plays, Oedipus The King tells the story of the doomed King of Thebes (Dave Trosko of Flower Mound) and his quest to save his plagued city. In order to save his people, Oedipus must bring the murderer of the former King of Thebes to justice. As he begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the killer’s identity, Oedipus is forced to confront the secrets of his own past that will lead to his eventual ruin.

The cast features Jennie Patton of Livonia, Mich., as Jocasta; Gerald Young of Denton as Creon; Erica Cole of Denton as Tieresias; Elizabeth Lambert of Trenton as the Priest; Taylor Reed of Seattle, Wash., as the Messenger; Zane Harris of Denton as the Shepherd; and Becki McDonald of Plano as the Chorus Leader. The chorus includes Brittany Fowler of Decatur; Joanna Wesson of Rowlett; and Candace Moon, Kristin Brasher and Alex Rodriguez, all of Denton. Katelyn Stone and Aiden Gawne will also be featured as Oedipus’ children.

Melissa Watt choreographs the production. Mallory Bryant-Gawne of Denton is the set designer. Rhonda Gorman, TWU assistant professor of drama, designed costumes and Rene Sarradett of Fort Worth designed the makeup. Nick Clowers of Lake Dallas and James Gregory design sound and lights, respectively. Libby Carswell of Farmers Branch will serve as stage manager, assisted by Kayla Moore and Katrina Sam, both of Denton.

The Oklahoma Redbud tree will be one of the first trees to flower in early spring; a true harbinger of spring!   This redbud tree will treat you to a blizzard of bright blooms of petite purple-red flowers in large clusters.  These flowers arrive before the green foliage appears.  The heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green.

This ornamental tree works well in tight places or on small lots.  The Oklahoma Redbud is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18′ tall.   Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4″ long seed pods, resembling snow peas, appear after flowering.  This is a strong tree with deep root systems and quite resistant to storm, ice, and wind damage.

Having variable fall colors, it often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange.  It is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; part shade is best in hot climates.  It is effective when planted as an accent in gardens since it is so compact.