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Marquette University Presents J.B.

Archibald McLeish play tells one man's story of holding on to faith

Released: Feb. 2, 2005

Marquette University's Department of Performing Arts presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Archibald McLeish, J.B., a contemporary telling of the Book of Job.  Through the life of banker-millionaire J.B., the play portrays a man who is stripped of his family, his riches, and his health, yet refuses to turn his back on God. This drama speaks to the way in which faith is maintained in a world often filled with suffering.

John Schneider, faculty artist, is featured in this production. Phylis Ravel, artistic director of the Department of Performing Arts, directs, with original music by Don Wyrtzen.

Performances will take place at the Helfaer Theatre, Clybourn and 13th Street, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 , beginning Feb. 17 and continuing through Feb. 27, 2005.  There is a special $5 performance on Wednesday, Feb. 24th.

Tickets are $15 and $18 for general admission, $13-$15 for seniors, and $8-$10 for students.  For more information, please contact the Helfaer Theatre box office at (414) 288-7504. Interested media should contact Anne Broeker in the Office of Public Affairs.

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