QU Theatre for Community Presents "Seven"

 Quinnipiac University's Theatre for Community presents "Seven".

Written by a group of well-known playwrights, including Anna Deavere Smith, "Seven" is based on interviews with women from around the world who suffered violence and abuse and survived to become advocates for the women in their countries who continue to be brutalized.

The cast members are playing real women from Nigeria, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern Ireland, Russia and Guatemala.

"The piece is an extremely powerful evocation of the horrific abuse these women suffered and their strength and courage in transcending the trauma they experienced in order to help women in their countries to avoid the experiences the characters suffered," said Crystal Brian, professor of theater at Quinnipiac who is directing the production.

Music and dance from the representative countries will be included in the play. Tricia Thelen, associate professor of theater, will provide scenic and costume design, and George Sprengelmeyer, director of the Quinnipiac music program, will design the music.

After each performance, cast members will discuss the issues raised in the production with the audience.

Reservations may be made by calling the QU Theater for Community box office at 203-582-3500 or by e-mailing Jessica Otterbine at jessica.otterbine@quinnipiac.edu. Tickets will also be available at the door. The box office will open 45 minutes before each performance.