With the season’s theme being “Freedom,” State University Theatre’s first production of the year opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with “Fuddy Meers.”
“Fuddy Meers” follows an amnesiac, Claire, who is abducted by a man who claims her husband wants to kill her.
“I would describe ‘Fuddy Meers’ as riding a roller coaster with a blindfold on.” Kennedy Foster, a sophomore journalism major and cast member, said, “The show is a combination of wild ups and downs and twists and turns that will leave the audience feeling bewildered.”
The director, Jim Wood, has been directing for State University Theatre for the past 13 years.
“My favorite moment [in the play] is when we stop the insanity and are exposed to the true cost of the pain inflicted on these characters,” said Wood.
Wood said he uses it in the Play Analysis course and that students seem to be excited about the script.
“It presents some fun acting challenges and offers some great opportunity to express artistic range – One minute we are laughing and the next we are crying at the desperation of the characters,” Wood said.
Jacob Stevens, a junior theatre and communication studies major, describes the show as surprising, humorous, and ridiculous.
“It’s a comedy that emphasizes the importance of family and truth,” Stevens said.
When asked what his favorite part of theatre is, he says it gives him a space to be creative and vulnerable.
Wood encourages people to come to see “Fuddy Meers” because he believes people should see as much theatre as they can and use it as a lens through which they can see themselves.
“Fuddy Meers” contains live gunfire and has depictions of domestic abuse, violence and drug use.
Students can attend free of charge by showing a valid student ID at the box office.
FREEDOM
State University Theatre will be presenting the following shows this season:
‘Macbeth’
Nov. 21-24, 2024
‘A Christmas Celebration’
Dec. 6-8, 2024
‘The Turn of the Screw’
Feb. 20-23, 2025
‘Bright Star’
April 3-6, 2025
Spring Dance Concert: Be
April 11-13, 2025
