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diversions
'SubUrbia' looks
at youth angst
By Marten Lewerth
On-line Forty-Niner
The University
Players of Cal State Long Beach will open the 2001 season
this weekend with Eric Bogosian's "subUrbia," a
play described as a poignant and funny exposure of the death
of the American dream.
In Bogosian's second full-length play, set in a 7-11 parking
lot in a town called Burnfield, a group of post-high school
friends wander aimlessly toward adulthood until unexpected
twists of events change their lives forever.
"It's about wanting to change the world, but not knowing
how to do it," said Jessica Variz, who plays the character
of Sooze, a budding feminist and performance artist.
Variz added that the play should run about one hour and 45
minutes, and was quick to compliment the script by playwright
Bogosian.
"His language is so heightened," she said. "The
way he writes, it's like Shakespeare - but in a different
way."
Bogosian also penned "Talk Radio" and wrote the
screenplays for the film versions of both his plays. As an
actor he has starred in the play and film versions of "Talk
Radio," as well as appearing in the movies "Deconstructing
Harry," "Dolores Claiborne" and "Under
Siege 2."
Performances of "subUrbia" will begin Friday at
8 p.m. at the University Theatre and will continue through
Oct. 20. Show times are at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday,
8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday
as well.
All tickets are $10 at the Theatre Box Office. For more information,
one may call (562) 985-7000.
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