The Goucher College Theatre Department Presents:
The Hot L Baltimore
April 9, 10, & 15, 16, 17 @ Dunnock Theatre
Also: “Hidden Charms” promotional event: March 10, 7-9 PM, Meyerhoff Arts Building
The senior theatre majors and minors of the Goucher College class of 2016 are proud to present The Hot L Baltimore, written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Professor Alvin Eng, April 9-10, 15-17 in the Dunnock Theatre. The Hot L Baltimore takes place in a Baltimore hotel so decrepit that the “e” on its sign has fallen off. This play explores a day in the lives and the hearts of the residents, staff, and visitors of the hotel- the day when the residents have all received eviction notices. The production utilizes a combination of expressionist, film noir, and realist elements. The community depicted is a metaphor for both urban America in the 1970s as well as for the senior class and is shown through the prism of the reality of life in the year 2016. Additionally, this production of The Hot L Baltimore includes a musical prelude, titled “Good Morning, America,” with book by Alvin Eng, lyrics by Mary Bernstein, and composition by Greg Borodulin.
To further this exploration and celebration of Baltimore now & then Baltimore-area musicians and spoken word artists will be performing in the lobby beginning at 7 p.m. on show dates. The Hot L Baltimore premieres at 8pm on Saturday, April 9 and will be shown on April 10, 15, 16, and 17 in the Mildred Dunnock Theatre, Meyerhoff Arts Center of Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD. 21202. Tickets can be reserved at http://www.goucher.edu/academics/theatre/reserve-theatre-tickets or by calling 410-337-6512. Tickets are $5 for students and $9 general admission.
“Hidden Charms” Kick-off event: March 10, 7-9 PM
The student PR team for this production will be hosting a promotional event called Hidden Charms which will feature a collection of performance and visual artists from the Baltimore area in a Caffe Cino setting. This event is designed to showcase the talents of Baltimore-based artists and Goucher-based artists in order to introduce Goucher students to arts in the outside community as well as to promote the production to audience members outside of Goucher. Food and drink will be provided. The artist lineup includes artists Jimmy Powell, Slim Haze, and others. Visual art from area artists will also be on display. This event is open to the public, has free admission, and will be taking place on Thursday, March 10 from 7-9 p.m. in the Meyerhoff Arts Building at Goucher College.
For more information, like us on Facebook or visit our website at https://thehotlbaltimoregoucher.wordpress.com/ . The website will be updated regularly with behind-the-scenes goodies such as video testimonials from cast members, cast bios, and updates fresh off the griddle.