“Trifles” is a one-act play by Susan Glaspell first performed in 1916. Written during the first wave feminist movement, the play contrasts how women act in public and in private, as well as how they perform in front of other women versus how they perform in front of men. The play is loosely based on the murder of John Hossack, which Glaspell reported on while working as a journalist for the Des Moines Daily News.
Featured in this play are Kevin Helmer, Skip Lewis, LaChanda Maxie, Elaine Lambright, and Lee Broadwater.
“A Question of Sex” is a one-act play by Arnold Bennett that takes place in London at the turn of the 20th century. A baby has been born to George and Ada Gower. George’s uncle has promised a significant amount of money if the baby is a boy. When George tries to cover up the true sex of the baby, he loses out. A funny twist of fate involving George’s sister and sister-in-law brings financial harmony to all.
Featured in this play are Brianna Lewis, Kasey Jobe, Trae Norman, and Amee Johnson.
Dr. Ken Untiedt of the English department at SFA is the director of these two one-acts, with Carrel King as set painter and decorator. Brian Oswald serves as lighting designer, with Chris Sence running lights, and Steve Chandler as sound designer and operator.
Tickets for Two One-Acts are on sale at Klein’s/Wrap-It-Up and the CVB. The tickets are also on sale at the Lamp-Lite box office, 45 minuetes prior to all performances. Prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 60+ years old, and $8 for students and children. All seats are general admission. Benefactors may reserve their seats by calling 936-564-8300 or emailing lamplitetheatre@gmail.com.