April 26 - May 6, 2006
UMBC Theatre

Media contact:
Tom Moore
Director of Arts & Culture
tmoore@umbc.edu
410-455-3370

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The UMBC Department of Theatre presents For a Better World by Roland Schimmelpfennig, translated by Jan Caspers and directed by Robert Allen. The production features set and costume design by Elena Zlotescu, light design by Terry Cobb, and sound design by Brian Rudell.

For a Better World (Für Eine Bessere Welt) explores the skewed reality experienced by soldiers—young men and women in uniform—doomed to remain in a state of constant warfare. The military conflict encompasses all modern warfare, the time frame for final victory is never, and the possibility of finding meaning in life outside of combat unthinkable. Beautiful and terrifying, For a Better World redefines what it means to survive a war. Roland Schimmelpfennig has been described as the hottest new playwright of his generation in Germany. His plays have been produced at the Royal Court in London, as well as throughout the rest of Europe and in Canada. This production is a North American premiere.

Performances
Wednesday, April 26, 8 pm (preview)
Thursday, April 27, 8 pm (opening night)
Friday, April 28, 8 pm
Sunday, April 30, 4 pm
Thursday, May 4, 4 pm (free for the UMBC students, faculty and staff)
Friday, May 5, 8 pm
Saturday, May 6, 8 pm

Admission
General admission: $10.00
Students and seniors: $5.00
Preview: $3.00
Box Office: www.missiontix.com or 410-752-8950

Telephone
Box Office: 410-752-8950
UMBC Artsline (24 hour recorded message): 410-455-ARTS
Media inquiries only: 410-455-3370

Web
UMBC Arts website: http://www.umbc.edu/arts
UMBC News Releases: http://www.umbc.edu/news

Images for Media
High resolution images for media are available online: http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/arts/hi-res/ or by email or postal mail. (Photos: Rich Riggins.)

Directions

• From I-95 take exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the UMBC Theatre. Parking is available in The Commons Garage.
• From I-695, take Exit 12C (Wilkens Avenue) and continue one-half mile to the entrance of UMBC at the roundabout intersection of Wilkens Avenue and Hilltop Road. Turn left and follow signs to the UMBC Theatre. Parking is available in The Commons Garage.
• Online campus map: http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/campusmap/