AWARD-WINNING DRAMA PLAYS AT WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 22 – 24 AND FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2

Paula Vogel’s critically acclaimed and award-winning drama, "How I Learned to Drive," will be presented by a cast of community actors, students and alumni at the Hunziker Black Box Theatre at William Paterson University in Wayne. The play is slated for a run February 22 – 24 and February 27 – March 2.

The original production won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for drama, the Outer Critic’s Award, three Drama Desk Awards, four Obie Awards, and four Lucille Lortel Awards, among others.

"How I Learned to Drive" concerns the relationship between a young woman nicknamed Li’l Bit, played by Jennifer Lengares of Hewitt, and her Uncle Peck, played by Jeffrey Norman of Lincoln Park. This coming-of-age story takes place in the 1960s and 70s and is defined by driving lessons provided by Peck – lessons which extend well beyond learning the rules of the road. Despite the emotional, delicate subject, "How I Learned to Drive" is suprisingly humorous, lighthearted and profound.

Included in the cast are Amy Edelstein of Wayne, Ellen Saunders of Gibbsboro, and Jay Ludwig, professor of communication at William Paterson University. The production is directed by Jerry Beal, assistant professor of communication at William Paterson University.

Show times for "How I Learned to Drive" are 8 p.m., February 22, 23, 27, 28 and March 1 and 2; 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 28; and 6 p.m., February 24. Tickets are $8 standard, $6 for senior citizens and students. For directions or to purchase tickets, please call the Shea Center Box Office at 973-720-2371.
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2/22/02
For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966