Longstreet Theatre
at the University of South Carolina
Columbia

Present Laughter
Written by Noël Coward
Directed by Rob Clare
February 17-25, 2012
Wed - Fri: 8pm, Saturday: 7pm, Sunday: 3pm
1300 Greene St., corner of Greene and Sumter
Vain matinee idol, Garry Essendine, has it all - fame, fortune, his pick of the ladies, and,
surprisingly, a wife who charmingly sticks around in spite of his indiscretions. But wouldn't
you know, the revelation of Garry's improprieties throws his perfect world, and the lives
of his entourage, into a tailspin. Noël Coward's razor sharp humor, Present Laughter is a
sidesplitting comedy of manners about the complications - and pitfalls - of living the
privileged life.
Call the Box Office: 803-777-2551, 12:30p - 5:30p, M-F,
for Ticket Prices: $16 for the general public, $14 for university faculty/staff, military
and seniors 60+ and $10 for students with valid identification.
http://www.cas.sc.edu/thea/
Trustus Theatre
Columbia

Gem of the Ocean
By August Wilson
Directed by Dewey Scott-Wiley
Feb 10 - Mar 3
Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00pm.
Sunday Matinees at 3:00pm.
520 Lady Street
One of the three greatest writers of the 20th Century sets his nineth play in his 10 play cycle,
in 1904. It is the eve of Aunt Esther's 287th birthday (yes, really). When Citizen Barlow comes to
her Pittsburg Hill District home, seeking asylum, she sets him off on a spiritual journey to find a city
in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Gem of the Ocean will leave you moved and inspired.
For ticket prices and more information, call the Box Office: 803-254-9732.
http://www.trustus.org/