8 IN 48
Claire Donaldson
Short Play Festival

May 6-7, 2005

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The Festival, honoring alumna Claire Donaldson ('00) is intentionally designed to be a fast, fun, and productive experience for all involved. The Festival invites alumni from all eras back to the boards to reunite, swap stories and enjoy staging 8 new short works of theatre specifically selected for this festival from a slate of over 200 submissions. With the 8 in 48, 8 plays are designed, cast and rehearsed in just 48 hours.

We proudly announce this year's selected scripts:

Harper Lee's Husband Thomas Diggs - Los Angeles, CA Strange Bedfellows Peggy Dougherty - San Diego, CA The Countdown (How to Get Married) Conrad Davidson - Minot, SD Global Bedroom Farce David Hogan - California

The Thirst (Betty's Diner) Sean David Bennett - Lowell, MA To the Death of My Family David Meth - Westport, CT The Judge William Baer - Evansville, IN The Hollow Mary Barile - Boonville, MO

CLAIRE DONALDSON graduated in 2000 from Augustana College with a B.A. in English and Theatre. While pursuing her B.A., Claire was an active independent playwright, crafting and staging one of her earliest original scripts, "How Simon Learned to Laugh." After graduating, Claire taught theatre and English studies while continuing to pursue professional opportunities as a playwright. "Simon" went on to receive two Off-Broadway stagings prior to Claire's early and untimely death. Claire Donaldson is also remembered as an intensely vibrant, funny and bright young woman.

I WANT TO PARTICIPATE! Come alums, come all! To audition, come to the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 3:00 pm. Be prepared to commit that evening and the next day to rehearsal activity.

I WANT TO HELP OUT! You can usher, greet or help with displays. Just stop by anytime during the day on May 6 or 7 or contact Julia Bennett (phone: 605-274-5219, e-mail: julia_bennett@augie.edu).

I WANT TO ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE! Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and $1 for current Augie students/faculty. Curtain goes up May 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre of the Edith Mortenson Center at Augustana College. Reserve your tickets online or by phone today!

Online: Ticket Reservation Form

By Phone: (605) 274-5320 (10am-5pm, Monday-Friday)

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