2008 Woodie Awards
'Urinetown' to wow crowd
Emily Pickart
Issue date: 10/27/05 Section: A&E
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Imagine if Kirkwood required students to pay before they could use the restroom because there had been a 20-year drought. Anyone caught breaking the rule was sent to Urinetown.
This may sound unrealistic but in the musical "Urinetown," it's the only reality.
"Urinetown" is the latest play to take stage at Kirkwood's Ballantyne Auditorium. The hit comedy was released on Broadway in 1999 and won three Tony Awards. It has a unique plot of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is in short supply.
After a 20-year drought, all private toilets are outlawed. Everyone is forced to pay for the public amenities since the city's water is regulated by opportunists who find that there's money to be made in human waste. Anyone caught breaking this law is sent to Urinetown.
One citizen is sick and tired of being bullied and decides to take a stand. With other townspeople in tow, he starts a revolution to overtake the water company.
"Urinetown" highlights the meaning of power and control.
"The play takes a look at people in power and the poor. By watching the play you will understand the meaning of power and control from a theoretical perspective," said Rick Anderson, play director.
The 32 characters in the play are based on the characters in Greg Kotis' book "Europe Spawned."
"I love my character and I love the play. It's funny, you have to pay to pee," said Jillian Noah, who plays Hope Caldwell.
"It has a little bit of everything. It's a very dynamic show, and it's extremely hilarious. It also intertwines all types of musicals and the love ballads are beautiful," said Mollie Pratt, who plays Lil' Sally.
"Urinetown" hits the stage on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is showing over two weekends from Oct. 28 through Nov. 6. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets for "Urinetown" are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students with current ID. Kirkwood faculty, staff and students are admitted free. Tickets can be reserved through Kirkwood Student Life at 319-398-5578.
This may sound unrealistic but in the musical "Urinetown," it's the only reality.
"Urinetown" is the latest play to take stage at Kirkwood's Ballantyne Auditorium. The hit comedy was released on Broadway in 1999 and won three Tony Awards. It has a unique plot of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is in short supply.
After a 20-year drought, all private toilets are outlawed. Everyone is forced to pay for the public amenities since the city's water is regulated by opportunists who find that there's money to be made in human waste. Anyone caught breaking this law is sent to Urinetown.
One citizen is sick and tired of being bullied and decides to take a stand. With other townspeople in tow, he starts a revolution to overtake the water company.
"Urinetown" highlights the meaning of power and control.
"The play takes a look at people in power and the poor. By watching the play you will understand the meaning of power and control from a theoretical perspective," said Rick Anderson, play director.
The 32 characters in the play are based on the characters in Greg Kotis' book "Europe Spawned."
"I love my character and I love the play. It's funny, you have to pay to pee," said Jillian Noah, who plays Hope Caldwell.
"It has a little bit of everything. It's a very dynamic show, and it's extremely hilarious. It also intertwines all types of musicals and the love ballads are beautiful," said Mollie Pratt, who plays Lil' Sally.
"Urinetown" hits the stage on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is showing over two weekends from Oct. 28 through Nov. 6. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets for "Urinetown" are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students with current ID. Kirkwood faculty, staff and students are admitted free. Tickets can be reserved through Kirkwood Student Life at 319-398-5578.