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The Honors College presents The Honors Players in The House of Bernarda Alba Written by Garcia Lorca Directed by James Smith
	The recently widowed wealthy matron, Bernarda Alba (Erin Treat) rules over her household with an iron fist. She imposes an eight year morning period on her house which forces her daughters to struggle with their lack of freedom.
The very perceptive Poncia (Lindsay Miller) and the maid (Shannon Rzucidlo) make wise commentaries on the goings on inside the Alba household.
	Like all the daughters, Amelia (Lauren Skinner) spends most of her time around the dreary house embroidering lace and linens, just about the only activity her mother will permit besides mourning their father’s death.
The daughters of Bernarda Alba:
from left to right Adela (Alison Klemp), Martirio (Kelsea Shuldes), Amelia (Lauren Skinner), Magdalena (Clare Kosinski), and Angustius (Aliza Wucher).
Adela (Alison Klemp) defies her mother and shows her need for attention and excitement by wearing a red dress during the mourning period.
Adela (Alison Klemp) and older sister Martirio (Kelsea Shuldes) argue after Adela returns from a night escape in the fields with sister Angustius’ fiancé.
Martirio (Kelsea Shuldes) encounters her wild crazy grandmother Maria Josefa (Lucy Patterson) attempting to console her frustrations.
The Cast: Bernarda Alba..................................................Erin Treat Poncia..............................................................Lindsay Miller Angustius.........................................................Aliza Wucher Magdalena ......................................................Clare Kosinski Amelia..............................................................Lauren Skinner Martirio.............................................................Kelsea Shuldes Adela................................................................Alison Klemp Maria Josefa, Prudencia, Girl.............................Lucy Patterson Maid.................................................................Shannon Rzucidlo Mourner...........................................................Carrie Rice Production Artists: Directo.............................................................James Smith Assistant Directors..........................................Chelsea Parker & Matt Borgard Aesthetic Advisor.............................................Adrienne Contos

About the Honors Players From 1986 - 2005, Dr. Frank La Ban, Professor Emeritus, Theatre Arts generously donated his time, energy, and expertise to directing and producing a play each fall and spring semester. This year, deciding to retire 'for real', Dr. La Ban has stepped down from directing the Honors Players. In his stead, James Smith, a UA MFA graduate and programmer for the Arizona State Museum, will be directing the Players in 2005-2006. The actors are all Honors students but rarely have previous acting experience. Students practice during the first six weeks of each semester and provide wonderful entertainment for the run of the show. The performances are always free and refreshments are available during intermission. Past Performances Fall 2005 "The Importance of Being Earnest"