Based on David R. Slavitt's translation of The Metamorphoses of Ovid

Directed by Eve Muson

April 22 - May 2, 2009
UMBC Theatre

Contact: Thomas Moore
Director of Arts & Culture
410-455-3370
tmoore@umbc.edu

Note: You may view or download this release as a pdf file.

The UMBC Department of Theatre presents Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman, based on David R. Slavitt's translation of The Metamorphoses of Ovid, directed by Eve Muson, with set and costumes by Elena Zlotescu, light and sound by Terry Cobb, and vocal direction by Lynn Watson.

Set in and around a large pool of water, Metamorphoses is a vibrant retelling of Ovid's classical transformation myths, subtly mixing the ancient stories of suffering and forgiveness with contemporary language, humor and thought.

From the romantic tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice to the bittersweet comedy of Phaeton's therapy session, Metamorphoses celebrates the redemptive power of storytelling and imagination, the resilience of the human spirit in the face of inevitable change, and the transformational power of love.

Performances
Wednesday, April 22, 8 pm (preview)
Thursday, April 23, 4 pm (free to the UMBC campus community)
Friday, April 24, 8 pm (opening night)
Saturday, April 25, 8 pm
Sunday, April 26, 4 pm
Wednesday, April 29, 8pm
Thursday, April 30, 8 pm
Friday, May 1, 8 pm
Saturday, May 2, 8pm

Admission
$10 general admission; $5 students and seniors; $3 for the preview.
The performance on Thursday, April 23rd is free for the UMBC campus community.
Information and reservations: 410-455-2476 or http://www.umbc.edu/theatre/res_metamorphoses.html

Public Information
Tickets: 410-752-8950 or http://www.missiontix.com/
UMBC Arts website: http://www.umbc.edu/arts

Media Resources
Online News Releases: http://www.umbc.edu/news
High resolution images: http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/arts/hi-res/

Directions
-- From Baltimore and points north, proceed south on I-95 to exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the Theatre.
-- 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 Theatre.
-- From Washington and points south, proceed north on I-95 to Exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the Theatre.
-- Visitor parking is available in the Commons Garage. Visitor parking regulations are enforced on all University calendar days. Hilltop Circle and all campus roadways require a parking permit unless otherwise marked.
Online campus map: http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/campusmap/