Thursday, June 21, 2012
Educating Rita
The Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia, Washington presents Willy
Russell's two person quirky romantic comedy "Educating Rita." John
Pratt, former Professor of English at Centralia College, plays the
burned out disillusioned English tutor, Frank. Enter Rita, an energetic
young adult hairdresser, hungry for knowledge, played by Kaaren
Spanski-Dreffin. After weeks of frustration over how to write essays,
Rita finally wins over the hesitant Frank with her insight and refusal
to quit. The relationship grows between the two, giving Frank a new
sense of self-respect and Rita the knowledge she so desperately craves.
The play became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.
Nearly half of Pratt's sixty some roles took place on the Centralia
College stage, where he first met Spanski-Dreffin in the late ninties.
The two worked together in five or six productions. Art imitates life:
Pratt was her teacher in an English Composition course. Kaaren
Spanski-Dreffin, a graduate of Centralia College and The Evergreen State
College in theatre also spent eight months at the University of Ulster
studying theatre as part of her Baccalaureate degree. "Educating Rita"
runs from June 22, 23, 24 and 28, 29, 30 and July 1. June 28 is a 7:30
pay-what-you-will night. Sunday matinees are at 2:00, and the rest at
8:00 p. m. For reservations, call 360 736-8628. Tickets can also be
purchased at the door. Address 226 West Center Street, Centralia,
Washington.
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