Theatre Columbus State searches for Intelligent Life in the Universe

Special guest artist Cate Blair-Wilhelm takes on Lily Tomlin's award-winning theatrical experience The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, as the spring installment in Theatre Columbus State's year-long comedy series.

As Tomlin's long-time collaborator, playwright Jane Wagner received a Special Award for Search from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and a New York Drama Desk Award, as well as an Emmy nomination for the 1993 television production of the play.

Frank A. Barnhart is directing this side-splitting hit, with a cast that includes Tyler Baker, Tony Banks, Chrissy Booth, Valerie Carroll, Ben Fox, Chunk Funk, Brooklyn Hairston, Sara Hurwitz, Christ Mitchell, Molly Osman, and Talon Simpson.


The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe will be presented in Nestor Hall Auditorium on
     Wednesday, May 20, at 8:00 p.m.
     Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
     Friday, May 22, at 8:00 p.m.
     Saturday, May 23, at 8:00 p.m.

All performances are free, and open to the public.

Posted:  May 13, 2009

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