Have you ever felt like an outsider? Or as if you did not fit in with the crowd? You should meet Arugula, the curious and assertive alien girl from the planet Zlagdor at the center of Mora V. Harris’ play Space Girl. Follow her and her eccentric father, Nancy, on their mission to prove whether or not Earth is worth saving from itself. This is the story of a girl exploring an entirely new world and learning more about herself and the complexities of humanity along the way.
Harris believes “there is an outsider in all of us” and that “the theater is a place where outsiders may enter in.” There is often a stigma placed on people who do not seem to fit in well. But, in this production of Space Girl, the outsiders are the ones who bring creativity, laughter, and curiosity into the world. With beautiful projections, fun costumes, and a cast of actors willing to explore what it means to be an alien from space, this play shows us that being an outsider is a gift, not a curse.
Directed by M.F.A in directing candidate, John McCall Jr., Space Girl performances will take place in Westhoff Theatre on February 16-17 and 21-24 at 7:30 p.m. as well as February 18 at 2 p.m. The performance run time is approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office on the campus of Illinois State University, by calling (309) 438-2535, or on the box office website.
If you need accommodations to fully participate in this program, please contact the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (309) 438-2535. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
