Spring Performance 'Under Construction' To Open In Livermore

LIVERMORE, CA – Described as "an extraordinary piece of theater," the play "Under Construction," a look at America past and present, runs May 4 to May 12 at the Mertes Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, according to Las Positas College.

The play marks the final production of the LPC 2017-2018 theater season.

"Under Construction" is a patchwork of vignettes that explore moments in time from the 1950s to present, each focusing on something different from American facts to American myths, from political to cultural, the idealistic to artistic, the college said.

"The play portrays different themes of American life in scenes, monologue and song - sometimes joyful, sometimes heartbreaking, from moments in time that are beautiful and times in moments, which can also be horrific," theater organizers said, adding that "Under Construction" uses imagery inspired by such artists as Norman Rockwell, with scenes ranging from an American Thanksgiving dinner, to baseball, to a solider returning home from serving his country.

Playwright Charles Mee described "Under Construction" as a "collage of America, an America of the fifties and now, the red states and the blue states, where we grew up and where we live today, a piece that is, like America, permanently under construction."

The LPC 2018 student cast of "Under Construction" includes: Alynn Lima, Amy Gilbrech, Aroyal Rogers, Kaitlyn Davenport, Kayleigh Glenn, Ronnie La, Sami Cowan, Sofia Barrera, Alfonso Gonzalez, Arsalan Khan, Austin Harper, Chris Granlund, Frank Perez, Isaiah Mahoney, John Ruzicka, Joshua Lemos, Patrick Maravila, Sarim Khan and Seth Benton.

"Under Construction" opens May 4 at 8 p.m. Other showtimes include 8 p.m. performances on May 5, 11 and 12, and 2 p.m. matinees on May 6 and May 12 at The Mertes Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, located on the campus of Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, in Livermore.

Tickets are available at the door when space allows. General Admission: $15; Students, Staff & Seniors: $10 (unless noted otherwise) and may include a service charge for both online and in-person purchase between $1-3 per ticket. For tickets and more information, click here.

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