A Streetcar Named Desire
Including an exclusive pre-show reception with the play's director.
Experience Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of disillusion and jealousy. But first, enjoy an exclusive reception of enlightenment and camaraderie.
The play's director, UW Professor Norma Saldivar, will be in the spotlight during a reception featuring an hors d'oeuvres buffet. She'll take you inside Williams' iconic life and writing style, setting the context for the play. It's a behind-the-scenes event designed specially for you and your fellow Badgers.
Experience Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of disillusion and jealousy. But first, enjoy an exclusive reception of enlightenment and camaraderie.
The play's director, UW Professor Norma Saldivar, will be in the spotlight during a reception featuring an hors d'oeuvres buffet. She'll take you inside Williams' iconic life and writing style, setting the context for the play. It's a behind-the-scenes event designed specially for you and your fellow Badgers.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Exclusive Talk & Reception
5:30 p.m.
The University Club
803 State Street, Madison
A Streetcar Named Desire
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
821 University Avenue, Madison
Space is limited! Register online today, or contact Ellen Clarke at (608) 890-1191.
The cost is $40 per person.
Registration deadline is April 21, 2008.
Exclusive Talk & Reception
5:30 p.m.
The University Club
803 State Street, Madison
A Streetcar Named Desire
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
821 University Avenue, Madison
Space is limited! Register online today, or contact Ellen Clarke at (608) 890-1191.
The cost is $40 per person.
Registration deadline is April 21, 2008.
This lifelong learning event is cosponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Division of Continuing Studies, with support from the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
About the Director
Norma Saldivar is currently an associate professor and director of the Graduate Directing Program in the Department of Theatre and Drama at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also director of UW Arts Institute, and has a joint appointment in the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies.
Saldiva began her career as a stage director in Chicago, working with various homegrown non-union theatres. Shortly after arriving in Chicago in 1986, Blind Parrot Productions became her artistic home and allowed her opportunities to perform and direct in productions of Strindberg, Len Jenkins and other contemporary playwrights.
She worked with international artists such Marie Irene Fornes and served as director of Project Development where she instituted various original works. Along with her theater work, Saldivar worked as assistant producer on various radio commercials, production manager on the 1987 Off-Off Loop Theatre Festival, and a freelancer for various productions.
After coming to Wisconsin, Saldivar worked as a resident director and artistic administrator for Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. During her time with Milwaukee Rep she served as director for numerous productions that included Midwestern and National premieres. As artistic administrator she served as co-director of the Internship Program that brought young actors and directors to Milwaukee Rep. She served as casting director and assisted in coordinating creative teams.
About the Director
Norma Saldivar is currently an associate professor and director of the Graduate Directing Program in the Department of Theatre and Drama at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also director of UW Arts Institute, and has a joint appointment in the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies.
Saldiva began her career as a stage director in Chicago, working with various homegrown non-union theatres. Shortly after arriving in Chicago in 1986, Blind Parrot Productions became her artistic home and allowed her opportunities to perform and direct in productions of Strindberg, Len Jenkins and other contemporary playwrights.
She worked with international artists such Marie Irene Fornes and served as director of Project Development where she instituted various original works. Along with her theater work, Saldivar worked as assistant producer on various radio commercials, production manager on the 1987 Off-Off Loop Theatre Festival, and a freelancer for various productions.
After coming to Wisconsin, Saldivar worked as a resident director and artistic administrator for Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. During her time with Milwaukee Rep she served as director for numerous productions that included Midwestern and National premieres. As artistic administrator she served as co-director of the Internship Program that brought young actors and directors to Milwaukee Rep. She served as casting director and assisted in coordinating creative teams.
