"UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE"
Date and Time
Friday Mar 14, 2014 Saturday Mar 22, 2014
March 14, 15, 21, 22 - 7:30 p.m.
Location
The Center for the Arts - Risley Theater - 705 Lion Pkwy, Columbia, TN
Fees/Admission
$8 students/seniors, $10 adults
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Contact Information
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Description
Based on the novel by Bel Kaufman; directed by Bekki Callaro
The plot revolves around Sylvia Barrett, an idealistic English language teacher at an inner-city high school who hopes to nurture her students' interest in classic literature (especially Chaucer and writing). She quickly becomes discouraged during her first year of teaching, frustrated by bureaucracy (the name of the novel refers to an infraction for which one of her students is punished), the indifference of her students, and the incompetence of many of her colleagues. She decides to leave the public school (government funded) system to work in a smaller private setting. She changes her mind, though, when she realizes that she has indeed touched the lives of her students.
Performance Dates: March 14,15,21,22, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at the door or online at www.cfa.ticketleap.com.
Ticket Prices: $8 students/seniors, $10 adults
The Center for the Arts is located at 705 Lion Pkwy in Columbia, TN.
