Mountebanks, the student theater group, will present “A Night of the Absurd,” featuring Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape” and “Footfalls” Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. in Breazzano House.
The free performances will be directed by Mary Roberts ’09.
In “Krapp’s Last Tape,” a one-man show, Victor Cardinali ’08 plays an aged, failed writer who listens to a tape he recorded in his younger days. “Footfalls” introduces us to May, a haunted individual who converses with a lingering voice presumed to be her mother. Regina Chiuminatto ’09 takes on the role of May, with Keegan Peters ’08 as the mother’s voice.
Founded in 1912, Mountebanks is reputed to be the nation’s oldest continually running student drama organization. The name, dating to the 16th century, refers to “mount-on-bench,” describing a wandering traveler who, from a bench or platform, entertains his audience with stories, tricks and songs. Over the years, Union’s Mountebanks have often traveled from space to space, performing wherever they might find a spot.
For more information about the upcoming performances, contact Peters at petersk2@union.edu.