The Department of Theatre presents 'Take Five by David Ives'

“Take Five” by David Ives 

• Written by David Ives 
• Compiled by Dr. Cheryl McFarren 
• Cheryl McFarren, Director 
• Millie Weibel, Assistant Director 
• Assoc. Prof. Peter Pauzé, Scenic, Lighting, Sound, & Props Designer 
• Rebecca Baygents Turk, Costume Designer 
• Andrew Johns, Sound Designer 
• Jack Lehman ‘23, Stage Manager

“Take Five” is not just an iconic jazz composition, it’s also a collection of five short comedies by David Ives. In “Words, Words, Words,” Milton, Swift, and Kafka participate in their captor’s experiment; but will the three chimps produce art? “English Made Simple” plays with, and contests, meaning. In “The Universal Language,” Dawn risks everything to try a compelling vernacular that isn’t Esperanto. “Time Flies” awakens two Mayflies on a date to their existential imperatives. Finally, Ed decides to imagine la vie en rose by pretending he’s a French impressionist in “Degas, C’est Moi.”

In addition to the Denison community, we are currently able to welcome vaccinated family members of Denison students, faculty, and staff and a limited number of vaccinated community members. You will be required to submit either your Denison D# or share your proof of vaccination when ordering your ticket. Masks are required.  

Performances Dates and Time as follows:

• Thursday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m.