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Machinal

SFU Contemporary Arts presents

Machinal

Written by Sophie Treadwell
Directed by Steven Hill

April 7–17, 2010 at 8pm (2pm matinée on April 17)
SFU Theatre – Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive, Burnaby

A 1928 Broadway hit, Machinal is a modern age tragedy of isolation turned to murder. Based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, Machinal follows an unremarkable stenographer, Helen Jones, who is caught in the mechanics of a repetitive, lifeless identity.

Only when fate offers her a glimpse of intimacy, triggering deep passion for living, does she realize how deeply trapped she is. Machinal is regarded as a masterpiece of expressionist theatre.

SFU Contemporary Arts faculty member Steven Hill is an innovative Vancouver director, writer, performer and teacher. He is the co-artistic director of the acclaimed Leaky Heaven Circus.

Location: The SFU Theatre is located at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus, 8888 University Drive, on Convocation Mall across from the WAC Bennett Library. For more detailed directions please call 778-782-3514.

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