Dixie State University’s theater department presents a new version of William Wycherly’s “The Country Wife,” adapted by Mindi Kirk, Alex Pizzo, and associate professor Michael A. Harding. The play runs at 7:30 Feb. 25–27 and March 1–5 at the Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center Blackbox theater. The play is directed by Harding and is rated PG-13.
Master Horner, a playboy rogue, devises a new and innovative strategy to woo the ladies and cuckold the men of the town. While his friends continue the old ways, he finds his new strategy wildly successful until he stirs up more than one man can handle.
Meet Master Pinchwife, who has married a young and naive country girl in the hopes of sheltering her from the improprieties of London. He hopes to achieve this by keeping her secluded in the country, away from the playboys of the town. All goes well for Pinchwife until his wife unwittingly meets Master Horner and learns to play the game. In the end, only the simple intentions of an innocent country wife can topple the towers built by the mischievous denizens of London.
Tickets are $10, $8 for senior citizens and Tuacahn employees, $5 for all Washington County School District high school students and employees as well as for groups of 15 or more, and $1 for DSU students and faculty. For tickets and detailed information, call the box office at (435) 652-7800. Tickets can also be purchased at dsutix.com. Visit DSC Theatre Publicity on Facebook for sneak previews, special commentary, and more.
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