All right, students! It’s time to put on your culture caps and get ready for a night of the arts as Theatre UCF presents “Baltimore Waltz” from Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 28.
According to Theatre UCF, Baltimore Waltz is “an intensely personal journey celebrating love in a moment of great despair. With Baltimore Waltz, playwright Paula Vogel pens a love note to her brother who recently passed away from AIDS-related complications. Anna and her brother embark upon a fantastical trip to Europe in order to flee the diagnosis of Acquired Toilet Disease, a fatal disease contracted by the sister from a school bathroom.”
In this particular play, director Linda Listengarten and assistant director Tara Kromer aim to please audiences not only with the profound storyline but also with the incredible talent here at UCF.
“I really hope audiences give into the emotional roller coaster in this show,” said assistant director Tara Kromer. “And how people cope with grief and loss. It is sad, happy, and funny it all at the same time.”
Costume designer Joanie Ming hopes everyone leaves the theatre celebrating life.
“There are many layers to this production. Instead of participating in the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Paula Vogel wrote this play in honor of her late brother. She never knew how to sew, and this was her quilt. It is a very special story,” said Ming.
The cast features an intimate cast of nine, including leading roles by Shanel Sparr, Alexander Bair and Ryan Sutter.
Bair hopes this show is a “cleansing experience for audiences. It is funny, sad, sexy, and reflects a real human relationship that reminds people to always care about their loved ones.”
So what are you waiting for?
Opening night is sold out, but there are plenty of other nights to catch the show.
Show details:
-Cost: $10.00 students, $20.00 adults, and $18.00 seniors.
-Showtimes are 8:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 2:00 PM matinee on Sundays.
-Address is 304 Scorpius St, Orlando FL. 32826 to find the Theatre UCF parking lot. From the far end of the lot, it is a short walk to golf cart ride to the theater.
-For 9/20 performance please park in lot B-4.
