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Oleanna presented by Fury Theater at Heartland Studio Theatre

Oleanna

Heartland Studio Theatre
7016 North Glenwood Chicago

Oleanna is a two-character play by David Mamet, about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being accorded tenure. Veteran Fury actors' Mark Dodge and Laura Deger are delving into the complexities of this play with Director Peter Connor.

Presented by Fury Theater

Thru - Dec 15, 2014

Thursdays: 8:00pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $20

Show Type: Drama

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Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Oleanna attempted to explore the issue through three conversations between a rather pompous and distracted but well-intentioned male professor and a clueless female student, who comes under the influence of a feminist group and charges him with sexual harassment and rape, ruining his life and career. It's a nasty little play, and it has not aged well. Mamet clearly takes the side of the professor (the patriarchy?), which is all too apparent in Fury Theatre's new production. Mark Dodge's performance as the professor is far superior to Laura Deger's as the student; he's a human being, while she's shrill and robotic, spouting Mamet's lines without considering their meaning."

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- Aimee Levitt

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