We have chosen to produce The Maids by Jean Genet this summer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! UNO alumni Rachel Samson will direct the show in which two sisters fantasize about killing their employer. The Maids will run July 27th-30th and August 4th -6th.
A word from our director:
“The Maids is a labyrinth of complex relationships, role playing and social dissonance. Working on an Absurdist piece is a great opportunity for actors as we practice Realism almost exclusively in the Omaha area, and the experience will be a different process from what we are accustomed to during our normal careers. The Maids remains true to the Collective’s goal of social theatre by examining power relationships between employees and employers, master and slaves, sister and sister, and the cruelty inflicted by all. It examines the very fabric of our social system, that of the service industry and its patrons. I cannot think of a better play to resonate with our own service-driven country.”
Auditions will be held at the Milo Bail Student Center Thursday May 28th at 7 PM and Sunday June 5th at 7 PM. Sides will be provided. More information to follow!
