2008 Woodie Awards
Theater program brings Woody Allen comedy 'Don't drink the water'
Crystal Newman
Issue date: 5/1/06 Section: Entertainment
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The play which was written by Woody Allen in the 1960s focuses on an American family who are suspected of spying in an unnamed country that is behind the Iron Curtain.
The family, who are successful in evading the police take shelter in an American Embassy which is being run by the ambassador's inept son.
The family must escape from the Embassy, however the daughter has fallen in love with the Ambassador's son.
The play requires a rabbit in some of the scenes, so the Brookhaven theater program bought one to use as a prop. The rabbit named Hallie, acts as a potential meal item for a scene.
"The show is a comedy, so we use it to get a reaction from the audience," Darise Error, Brookhaven theatre professor, said. "Don't Drink the Water" was written by Woody Allen in the 1960s. Allen is an Academy Award winning film director, writer, actor and comedian. He has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay Oscar 13 times.
For inspiration, Allen draws heavily on literature, philosophy, psychology, European cinema and, most importantly, New York City, where he was born and has lived all his life.
The performances are set for 8 p.m. May 4-6 in the Arena Theatre. They will also perform at 2:30 p.m. May 7.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Brookhaven box office located in C202. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket discounts are available for seniors, students and large groups.
To reserve tickets or request more information, students can call the box office at 972-860-4118 or e-mail BHC-Boxoffice@dcccd.edu.
