The Man In A Case
Directed by Sheryl Silvers ’07Washington and Lee University’s theater troupe is among seven universities participating in the "Wendy Wasserstein Celebration" at Hollins hosted by William Ivey Long on Sat., February 17, 2007. Sheryl Silvers ’07 will direct the one act The Man In A Case; a one-man, one-woman show. Guest speaker Long will share insights into Wendy Wasserstein’s career and unique vision.
The Man In A Case, Wendy Wasserstein gives us the love story of Byelinkov, a Russian schoolmaster, and Varinka, an unmarried “pretty girl” of thirty. Divided by more than social class, this unlikely pairing offers the stodgy Byelinkov a chance to escape his seclusion and embrace his own humanity which the vivacious Varinka offers. In the end, Wasserstein leaves us guessing – once Byelinkov shuts the door on her, will their relationship ever recover?
W&L theater cast includes Byelinkov – Clay Omainsky ’10 and Varinka – Shannon Brunner ’10. Joseph Martinez, producer and supervision of
The Man In A Case and costume design is by Jessica Miller.
Performances
- Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Commons Theatre located in The Elrod Commons, Washington and Lee University.
- No tickets are required.
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 in the Hollins Theare, Hollins University.
