The Bald Soprano-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Eugene Ionesco’s Absurdist comedy, The Bald Soprano, pokes fun at vapid, middle-class marriages. Set in the 1950s, two couples gather for after-dinner conversation and literally talk about nothing. Ionesco accomplishes this feat through word destabilization. A sensical statement begins a tête-à-tête but is followed by complex variations that undercut the meaning of previous statements and ultimately results in banter that does not make sense. If this sounds too intellectual for a fun night out at the theatre, think again. The conversation’s twists and turns lead to hilarity, but are also unsettling in a giddy kind of way, making for a fun hour that will provide lots to discuss on the way home. Rated PG

Dates:

Sept. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30: 8 p.m.
Sept. 24: 2 p.m.

Admission:

$5 Purdue FW Students/High School Students/Children Under 18
$18 Adults
$16 Seniors/Faculty/Staff/Alumni
$14 Groups of 10 or more
$14 Other College students with ID

https://www.pfw.edu/theatre

Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their tickets. Please arrive early. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management or at intermission.

Purdue Fort Wayne Box Office:

Purchase Tickets Online
https://www.pfw.edu/tickets

Purchase Tickets by Phone or in Person
Phone: 260-481-6555
In person: Located in the PFW Music Center, Room 106