11/7/03

AU PRODUCTION OF 'FREAKSPIEL' POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY

AUBURN -- The Auburn University Department of Theatre has rescheduled the opening of its production of "Freakspiel! A Demented Rock Opera," originally set to open Nov. 12 at the Jan Dempsey Arts Center.

The show will now open at an unspecified date in late January at the Telfair Peet Theatre.

"In consideration of the best artistic interests of both the Jan Dempsey Arts Center and the Department of Theatre at Auburn University, we will be postponing the production dates of 'Freakspiel,' " said a statement released Friday by the AU Theatre.

"We feel that this decision honors the separate constituencies of both venues (Jan Dempsey and Telfair Peet) and that the creative work of the production will be strengthened by making this change."

A parody of the mass media, "Friekspiel" mixes elements of 19th century Punch-and-Judy puppet shows, early 20th century vaudeville and cabaret and today's reality television and confrontational talk shows to create a unique theatrical experience that will shock some and delight others.

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