The Clean House

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September 25 - October 4, 2015

Gladys G. Davis Theatre,  WVU Creative Arts Center

Directed by Jim Knipple

What would you do if your maid couldn’t clean? When Dr. Lane hires a housekeeper, she assumes the maid will keep her house in tip-top shape, but her new employee has other plans. Sarah Ruhl brings to life a unique and heartwarming story of broken stereotypes and overstepped boundaries between a wildly diverse and vibrant set of characters, bringing to the forefront questions of life, love, and laughter. Out of tragedy and loss come strength and serenity. In a world turned on its head, a maid brings a healthy mess into a clean house.

Tickets are $20 dollars for the general public and $15 dollars for senior citizen and students. 

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Sarah Ruhl writes in a style that is all her own. Her plays are modern, visceral, and they break away from "normal" conventions of theatre in order to engage the audience in an experience of relationship and community. 'The Clean House' is her most frequently produced play, and is no exception to Ruhl's poignant style. Through a series of scenes the complexity of human interaction/relationship is revealed, and the play asks questions without preaching a message. 

The wonderfully talented cast and production team have been committed to presenting Ruhl's vision. Their mission is to reinforce the sense of community, give the audience a truthful experience, and shed light on a common human experience.

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