Theatrix puts Hollywood under the microscope Theatrix, the student producing theater organization of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, continues the fall season with David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow." Beginning Nov. 30 in The Studio Theatre at the Temple Building, the tinsel of Hollywood is pulled off in this dark comedic dissection of the movie business. The production features Will Heafer, Jim Hopkins and Nataie Tavlin, all theatre and film students.
THEATRIX PLAYERS - Charlie Fox (played by William Haefer, left) and Karen (Natalie Tavlin, right) attempt to promote Hollywood producer Bobby Gould (Jim Hopkins) in the Theatrix production of "Speed-the-Plow." The production runs from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Photo by Rosemary Lenosky.
"Speed-the-Plow" the second of two MFA-directed shows for Brian LaDuca this semester. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Additional performances are 10:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are $5. For more information, go online to www.unl.edu/theatrix
