Allison Oster
Public Relations Manager
(626) 815-4518
APU Original Production: Joe: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
December 17, 2007
AZUSA, Calif. –
WHO:
Azusa Pacific University Theater Arts Production
WHAT:
Known as the "romantic comedy version of the book of Job," and a "Christian Forest Gump," this witty, moving, and thought-provoking play follows the life of a man named Joe as he struggles to determine whether his life experiences have mattered. This play is written and directed by Brian Mercer, theater arts general manager.
WHERE:
Mary Hill Theater, located on APU's West Campus
701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa
WHEN:
Jan. 10-12, 17-19 at 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.
WHY:
APU Theater Arts grants students opportunities to gain theater and acting experience while promoting self-expression through the arts.
FACTS:
- Tickets are $10 for adults. Discount tickets are available for APU alumni, college students, senior citizens, military, children, and groups for $8. For additional ticket information, call (626) 815-5035.
- This is the 14th year of operation for the APU Theater Arts Program. Nine major productions are schedule each year. Other smaller productions, directed by students, are presented as well.
- Featured in TIME magazine and ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive, Christian, evangelical university, committed to God First and known for excellence in higher education. Azusa Pacific’s main campus lies just 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, while its seven Southern California regional centers bring convenience and extend quality programming. The university offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 23 master's degrees, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,100.
