Nebraska Repertory Theatre powerhouse of talented casts, productions By Liza Holtmeier Senior staff writer Because it takes place on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, many assume the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s season to be student summer stock. But Nebraska Rep, now it in its 32nd year, provides Lincoln with a professional theater season,- • “This is theater on the level of the Lied Center,” said Leta Powell-Drakq, who will be : appearing,#!) Reptiws,siupmefci “But the tickets are at a terrifically reduced price.” . ' j Since 1968, Nebraska Rep has provided actors, designers, directors and technicians with a chance to get paid for their work. In 1988, the Rep signed a contract with the Actors’ Equity Association, the professional actors’ union. The contract requires the Rep to hire at least four Equity actors per show and allows local, non-union actors and theater department students to be hired as well. “It gives a lot of actors who are stuck here the opportunity to do professional theater,” said Jude Hickey, who will perform in the Rep’s children show this summer. 'By working for the Rep, students can receive points toward earning their Equity card. The Rep also brings new faces to the Lincoln community. “You go to all six main stage shows at the University, and you see pretty much the same people,” Hickey said. "You go to the Community Playhouse, and you see the same group of people there.” While the Rep uses some local actors, many are “imports” from other states, Powell-Drake said. This summer’s season opens in June with “Deathtrap,” a murder-mystery comedy. It cen ters around Sidney Bruhl, a failing playwright who will go to any lengths to see his next offer Nebraska Repwtnv Thoatre 1999 Deathtrap by Ira Levin Directed by Ina Marlowe June 9-12 & 15-19,730 p.m. and June 13,3 p.m. Howell Theatre Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops; and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes, Deathtrap provides twists and turns and abundant j shocks. ' ...... Sylvia ; > V by A.R. Gurney' J f : i'.: '’’ redirected by Brant Pope , «,»*£ A modem romantic comedy aboutamarriage and a dog. Greg and Kate have movBd to Mfflihattan a#ter 22 y«aFS of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he foupdirilhe parte ^ br that has found him - bearing only theriime *Sytvte'oh hernartistag. A sheet-smart mixture of lab and poodfo, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. ■ -I .the Pea . I A Theater for Pamil^ Audierwesrt^offuOon directed by Karen Libman July 22 & 2$10 atm. &2 pM:ih8ijuly 24 425,2p.m. 4 5 p.m. V Studio Theatre Princess AstrirtPride she has been lured from home by ( as a prospective bridefor the bookish Prince T ‘ * ■/-% Iff marriage «r^ j&g 1C8SS.” P& ' July 28-31 4A^ust3-7,7'^pS"4 -t-t-s-xi-xUaum]} TTsmvfm -■ nuwvu fuwtfe Cbrfo, a bumt-out'60s radcal, has settled his besieged by old cronies and unwanted new _ left-wing militant who has been reborn as a female cep, who speaks in ‘60s rock lyrics. - .1 l - —— ingsucceed. Written by Ira Levin, the author -of “Rosemary’s Baby,” the play twists and turns to its thrilling conclusion. r f - “It will scare the bejeezus out of you,” Powell-Drake said. Following “Deathtrap,” the Rep will pro - --— 1 -—*-"•