Statesman

Issue date: 12/3/08 Section: A&E

Media Credit: Submitted photo / UMD Theatre Department Ashley Kuske as Brenda and Kinsey Diment as Charlotte.

The UMD Theatre department opened their newest play, "Hummingbirds", which examines the bond between two sisters, last Thursday, Dec 4th.

The story the theatre department labels as "an intense, joyous and fierce story of two sisters and the undeniable ties that bind," was written by UMD alumna Jeannine Coulombe and is directed by UMD theatre professor Kelly Grussendorf.

The play entails Charlotte (Kinsey Diment) and her struggle to keep her sister Brenda (Ashley Kuske) from slipping into insanity. Brenda's zest for life gives Charlotte strength; however Brenda's ability to be destructive threatens both sisters, according to the UMD theatre Web site.

The entire production is performed by four actors: Diment, Kuske, Kendra McMillan as Margaret and Joe Heaney as Roger.

"Hummingbirds" opens Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances through Saturday, all at 7:30 p.m.

A matinee will be performed on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. If you don't catch the show this weekend, there will also be 7:30 p.m. performances next week on Dec. 9-13.

The Dudley Experimental Theatre in the Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will be the stage for "Hummingbirds," and tickets can be purchased at the box office of the MPAC or online at http://tickets.umn.edu/.

A disclaimer of mature subject matter was also included in a press release and should be considered by those looking to purchase tickets.

Tickets prices for UMD theatre shows are $6 for students and $17 for adults; children and senior discounts available. For more ticket or show information call the box office at 218-726-8561.

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