The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from November 10 to 19.
“Hurricane Diane” is a contemporary comedy that addresses climate change by fusing the elements of The Real Housewives of New Jersey with ancient Greek drama.
The play follows the character Diane, a gardener with paranormal abilities, who is, in fact, the Greek god Dionysus returning to the modern world to gather disciples and restore the Earth to its natural state, starting her mission in a suburban New Jersey cul-de-sac.
The cast features Heather Matthews, Kimberlee Wolfson, Meghan Goodman, Andrea Weston-Smart, and SPSCC student Anna Holbrook.
Numerous volunteers, including SPSCC students Elijah Bellis, Alyssa Calais, Alana Nicholas, and Jack Rogers, built and painted the set and worked backstage, helping to bring the performance to life.
Dr. Lauren Love, Director and Drama professor at SPSCC, shared that she is fond of plays that address contemporary issues yet also entertain.
“It’s no small accomplishment to write a comedy about climate change, but playwright Madeleine George has done it. I laughed out loud when I first read this play,” she stated.
Dr. Love is hopeful that this production will help the audience to be more open about the choices made as individuals and as a community and appreciate more the richness of nature.
Admission to the performance is a suggested $10 donation at the door.
SPSCC students, staff, and faculty can enjoy the show for free.
Interested individuals are encouraged to check the college’s Arts & Entertainment calendar for additional information, including specific performance dates and times.
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