Cast members rehearse a scene from In Bloom in preparation for the upcoming production in the Black Box Theater. Photo by Kastner.
The arts, languages and philosophy department will present In Bloom, a play by Gwyneth Strope, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, through Saturday, Feb. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, in the Black Box Theatre in Castleman Hall. The show is directed by S&T alumna Madison Kastner, who earned bachelor’s degrees in English and secondary education.
Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for S&T students with a valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Leach Theatre Box Office.
In Bloom follows Dorothy, a single mother raising four teenage daughters. When she meets someone at her mother’s wedding, she begins a yearlong path toward her own wedding. Through humor, conflict and journal entries, the story examines a pivotal year for the family members as they navigate the challenges of welcoming someone new into their lives.