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Zyrece Montgomery (Mayme) and Kihresha Redmond (Esther) star in OU Theater’s “Intimate Apparel,” running through April 2 in Kantner Hall. (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)

OU Theater Closes Season with “Intimate Apparel” (PHOTOS)

Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2016

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The Ohio University Theater Division in the School of Dance, Film and Theater is presenting its fourth production of the 2015–2016 season, Intimate Apparel, now through April 2 in Kantner Hall.

Shon Middlebrooks as George (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)

Directed by Shelley Delaney, head of the Professional Acting Program, Theater Division, the play focuses on Esther, a lonely seamstress who stitches sumptuous corsets and negligees alone in her bedroom. She receives a letter from a workman digging the Panama Canal and begins to dream of sewing her own trousseau.

Kihresha Redmond (Esther) and Aunjanna' Million (Mrs. Dickson) (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB) — Kihresha Redmond (Esther) and Aunjanna’ Million (Mrs. Dickson) (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)

This poignant story by Lynn Nottage explores not only the harshness of the characters’ reality and the depth of their wounds, but also the passionate intensity of their hopes and aspirations.

Esther (Kihresha Redmond) and Mr. Marks (Alex Amery) examine a garment in "Intimate Apparel." (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB) — Esther (Kihresha Redmond) and Mr. Marks (Alex Amery) examine a garment in “Intimate Apparel.” (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)

Performances of Intimate Apparel will take place through April 2 and 8 p.m. in The Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, located in Kantner Hall on South College Street. Talkbacks are scheduled for March 26 and 30 after the shows.

Tickets are free for OU students with a student ID, courtesy of Arts for Ohio. Regular tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for other students and seniors.

Whitney Rich as Mrs. Van Buren (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)

For more information, including show dates and reservations, call 740-593-1780 or stop by the Fine Arts Ticket Office on campus, located at the East Union Street entrance of Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m.

Esther (Kihresha Redmond) and George (Shon Middlebrooks) tie the knot in "Intimate Apparel." (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB) — Esther (Kihresha Redmond) and George (Shon Middlebrooks) tie the knot in “Intimate Apparel.” (Jasmine Beaubien/WOUB)