This Thursday at 7 p.m., Illinois Theatre will open The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade. It’s kind of a play within a play that speaks to the rise of nationalism (huh, familiar) during the reign of Napoleon.
Under the guest direction of Laura Hackman, the cast of all undergrad students portray a collection of inmates in an asylum re-enacting the French Revolution. This adaptation will feature some original music composed by a student sound designer, and that music will all be played on “found” instruments.
Note: This production contains adult content, including mob and individual violence and a scene of sexual assault, and is intended for mature audiences only.
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
Studio Theatre/Krannert Center of the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin
Urbana
November 1-3, 7-10, 7:30 p.m.
November 11th, 3 p.m.
You can find ticket information here.