Jeff-nominate actress Joan (Zamiska) McClive '94 and Michael Kennedy '60 in "Death of a Salesman." Reserve tickets now for online, or call 563/333-6251.

St. Ambrose Theatre Presents Alumni/Faculty/Student Production of "Death of a Salesman" 
posted on: Aug. 17, 2004

The St. Ambrose University Theatre Department will present “Death of a Salesman” at 7:30 p.m. on September 9, 10 and 11, and 3 p.m. on September 12 in Allaert Auditorium in the Galvin Fine Arts Center on the SAU campus.

This particular performance of Arthur Miller’s classic is a special alumni/faculty/student production featuring Michael Kennedy and Corinne Johnson, professors of theatre at St. Ambrose. Actors and designers from as far as New York City and Los Angeles, Calif., are returning to take part in the show.

In “Death of a Salesman,” Willy Loman has spent his life following the American way, living out his belief in salesmanship as a way to reinvent himself. But somehow the riches and respect he covets have eluded him. At age 63, he searches for the moment his life took a wrong turn, the moment of betrayal that undermined his relationship with his wife and destroyed his relationship with Biff, the son in whom he invested his faith. Willy lives in a fragile world of elaborate excuses and daydreams, confusing past and present in a desperate attempt to make sense of himself and of a world that once promised so much.

The show is under the direction of Matt Speak, stage managed by Ted Stephens III and assistant directed by Daniel D.P. Sheridan. A complete list of the cast and crew can be found at www.sau.edu/salesmanproject.

Reserved seats for the show are $10. Reservations are recommended, but not required. For tickets, call the Galvin Center Box Office at 563/333-6251 or visit www.sau.edu/galvin.

Special events surrounding "Death of a Salesman:" 
Pre-show Reception and Gallery Opening
"Leslie Bell: The Play's the Thing," a photo history of theatre at St. Ambrose, opens in the Morrissey Gallery at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9. Wine and cheese will be served. 

Post-show Discussion with the Director and Cast 
As part of the educational night on Thursday, Sept. 9, Philosophy Professor Randy Richards will lead a question and answer with director Matt Speak and the cast of "Death of a Salesman." 

Post-show Reception 
A post-show reception will be held in the University Center following the Friday, Sept. 10 performance. Desserts and a cash bar will be available. 

Theatre Alumni Brunch 
The theatre department will host a free alumni brunch from 9:30-10:30 on Saturday, Sept. 11 in the Galvin Center lobby. Campus tours will be available for those who wish to see the campus. 

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