St. Schoastica Theatre opens 2009-2010 season with the comedy production "Smash"

The College of St. Scholastica Theatre debuts its 2009-2010 season with the comedy production "SMASH," directed by Scott Smith, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the CSS Theatre on campus directly behind Tower Hall.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students with ID, and $5 for St. Scholastica students with ID. For ticket information call 218-723-5900 or e-mail boxoffice@css.edu. Reservations are recommended. Upcoming performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 12, 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15. All performances are in the CSS Theatre.

"SMASH" is adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher based on the novel "An Unsocial Socialist" by George Bernard Shaw. The story centers on Sidney Trefusis, a millionaire socialist who leaves his bride on their wedding day because he fears his passion for her will get in the way of his plans to overthrow the British government. He infiltrates Alton College, a girl's school where well-bred women are educated, and where future cabinet ministers find their wives and mistresses. He meets a student who falls in love with him and his politics.

The College of St. Scholastica is regularly recognized as one of the finest colleges in the Midwest. The 2010 "America's Best Colleges" survey by U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks St. Scholastica in the top tier of Midwestern universities. The Washington Post has rated St. Scholastica as one of the nation's 100 "hidden gems" among U.S. colleges and universities.