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| St. Louis premiere is a finale for Faustus |
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| By Nancy Fowler Larson, Special to the Beacon |
| Posted 5:46 am Tue., 5.25.10 |
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At Dressel's Pub in the Central West End, a June theater production has a title so long you could be halfway through your Cockle and Laverbread appetizer before uttering its complete name. The basics
"An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Doctor John Faustus on This His Final Evening" When: 7:30 p.m.; opens June 2; runs Tuesdays-Thursdays through June 24 Where: Dressel's Pub, 419 South Euclid Tickets: $20; $15 seniors/students Information: 314-487-5305, midnightcompany.com "An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Doctor John Faustus on This His Final Evening" by Mickle Maher is derived from Christopher Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus," based on the 17th century "Faust" story. The Midnight Theatre Company presentation portrays Doctor Faustus in the final hour of his life, after a cascade of events that begin with the selling of his soul to the devil. In Maher's version, Faustus is unrepentant except when it comes to one failure: to keep a proper diary. As Faustus rails against Mephistopheles, he delivers the story of his wonder - and evil - filled life. Midnight artistic director Joe Hanrahan plays Faustus; Travis Hanrahan takes the role of Mephistopheles. "An Apology" is directed by new company associate director Sarah Whitney. Drinks are available during performances. Theater-goers can dine at Dressel's before or after the shows. If you're not up for the Cockles and Laverbread or the Bangers and Cake, there is a variety of more familiar pub fare on the menu as well. Photo provided by Midnight Theate Company. Nancy Fowler Larson is a freelance writer who has long covered theater. To reach her, contact Beacon features and commentary editor Donna Korando. |
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