'Approaching Zanzibar'

The Department of Theatre presents a production of "Approaching Zanzibar."

Notice: this information is for a past event.
The Blossom family pose in front of a camera tripod as Randy watches from the side, holding his baby.

“Approaching Zanzibar” 

  • Written by Tina Howe 
  • Mark Evans Bryan, Director 
  • Assoc. Prof. Peter Pauzé, Scenic and Lighting Designer 
  • Assoc. Prof. Cynthia Turnbull, Costume Designer 
  • Drew Arthur Lichtenberg ‘05, Assistant Director 
  • Jenny McInnis ‘04, Stage Manager 

October 3-4, 7-11

The Man in the White Suit looks at young Olivia as he plays guitar. She is holding a bouquet of poppies.
Wally Blossom drives the car, his wife Cheryl looks worried in the front seat. Their kids Pony and Turner sit in the back.
The Blossom family pose in front of a camera tripod as Randy watches from the side, holding his baby.
A young Olivia looks longingly towards the Man in the White Suit, who adjusts his cufflinks downstage.
Wally and Cheryl argue in the dark, the hanging kites illuminated with a low pink light behind them.
On a boat, Charlotte is comforted by her brother Scotty as Wally sunbathes. Pony sits next to Scotty’s pregnant wife Joy, waiting for her belly to kick.
Cheryl stands next to the bed of a dying Olivia, her nurse Dalia adjusting her blanket. Pony clings Turner, who is holding a guitar.
From her bed, Olivia looks to Turner, who has joined his mother’s side. Pony stands further back with Wally, still holding the guitar. Dalia stands to the other side of the bed.
The Man in the White Suit looks towards the audience. Behind him, the Blossom and Childs family are still on the boat, sunbathing or sitting.

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