Preston Eberlyn
  • Theatre and Political Science
  • Class of 2015
  • Columbus, Ohio

Preston Eberlyn Participates in 'The Walls' at The University of Findlay

2014 Apr 11

Preston Eberlyn serves as a member of the production staff in The University of Findlay's production of "The Walls," which opened April 9 and runs through April 13 in the Egner Center for the Performing Arts, Powell Grimm Theatre.

The University of Findlay's theatre program is closing its 2013-2014 season with "The Walls," a 2009 drama by noted Chicago playwright Lisa Dillman.

Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for students and senior citizens and free for UF faculty, staff and students. Tickets are available from the Box Office in the Alumni Memorial Union; call 419-434-5335 or purchase them at the door.

"The Walls" contains strong language and adult themes, which may not be suitable for children.

In this haunting and emotional piece, Carrie is a young woman researching the history of the treatment of mental illness in women, seeking answers to conditions she fears will soon manifest in herself. As she delves deeper into the lives of her subjects - a mother with major depressive disorder from the 1920's and a woman suffering from anxiety in the 1880's - Carrie loses herself in her obsession. But a newly kindled friendship with the enigmatic Lucy forces her to confront her own ghosts and offers hope for a new life among the living.

"The Walls" is directed by Christopher Matsos, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre.

For more information, contact Matsos at 419-434-4562 or email matsos@findlay.edu.