GLENDALE -- "Backswing," written by Samuel Dyches and presented by the
Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Department, opens Thursday in the
campus Studio Theatre.
The original play was a finalist in Region VIII of the 1999 Kennedy
Center American College Theatre Festival. The life of a young man trying
to become the next handball champion at a New York City park is
complicated by his brother's return home from prison.
GCC Theatre Arts Department chairman Ken Gray is the director. The
play has adult language and subject matter.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Nov. 9, 10,
11, 16, 17 and 18. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19.
Admission is $7, $5 for students and seniors. The group rate for 10 or
more is $3. Reserve tickets by calling 240-1000, ext. 5618.
Seats are limited, so reservations are recommended. There will be no
late seating for this production.
