FORT WAYNE, Ind. – University of Saint Francis Creative Arts will host the premiere production of local playwright Ruth Tyndall Baker’s dark comedy, “Home Fires Out!”
The production is co-produced by the USF Jesters, an intergenerational, multi-disciplinary performing arts program for people with mild to severe intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Brad Beauchamp will direct the PG13-rated show, with the production made possible by the generous support of USF alumna Toni Murray (’71, ’72).
Performances will take place on November 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at the USF North Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring Street. Tickets are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HomeFiresOut. They will also be available at the door. Admission is $12. USF students, faculty and staff with a USF ID card can receive one free ticket.
“Home First Out!” tells the story of a family whose world is shattered when two intruders find an unlocked home. The trespassers engage in a power struggle while son Andy, who has a traumatic brain injury, tests the intruders’ patience. A violent outcome is inevitable despite Andy’s heroic efforts to protect his mother. This drama also includes a meth addict as well as the lovely Mrs. Mac, a neighbor with Alzheimer’s. “Home Fires Out!” captures the random violence that pervades society today and reflects the intrinsic values of individuals with special needs.
Show times for “Home Fires Out!”:
- Friday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to performance for general seating. For more information, contact USF Creative Arts at 260-399-8064.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences, and Business and College of Adult and Distance Education. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the university’s business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis campus experience includes 18 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships and is recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. Approximately 2,200 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.