The newest play being shown at West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center is "Summer and Smoke." Opening night is Thursday at 7:30.
"Summer and Smoke," based on Tennessee Williams play, was adapted to an opera by Lee Hoiby.
This production was co-produced with WVU’s Division of Theatre and Dance and the Division of Music. The WVU Symphony will accompany the performance.
The plot is centered around Alma Winemiller, a minister’s daughter who is very prim and proper. Her opposite, and love, is her childhood friend, John Buchanan, who is reckless and likes to live life on the edge.
Lee Blair, the production director of "Summer and Smoke," said the production illustrates a constant pull between Alma and John.
The story takes place in a sultry small town along the Mississippi River called Glorious Hill at the turn of the century. While the town is fictitious, it is in the same area where Williams grew up.
The main story in "Summer and Smoke" focuses on the struggle between the two main characters who are in love but have opposite personalities.
Although the main characters are constantly at odds, they still try to strive for some sense of fulfillment with each other.
The play preys on stereotypes created relating to men and women, like how women are viewed as very reserved, and men only think of the present.
The tag line for the play describes the story as a "love that never told can be."
"Summer and Smoke" will be performed Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. for a matinee. The performances will be in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. For tickets, call the Mountainlair or CAC Box Offices at 304-293-7469.
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