SBU Theatre will present "As it is in Heaven" on Nov. 11-13

BOLIVAR, Mo. 鈥� 糖心vlog Theatre will present 鈥淎s it is in Heaven,鈥� directed by guest director Matt Bender, at 7 p.m., Nov. 11-13 in Davis-Newport Theater on the Bolivar campus. This marks the second production of SBU Theatre鈥檚 2021-2022 season.

Written by Arlene Hutton, 鈥淎s it is in Heaven鈥�' follows nine women from the Pleasant Hill Shaker Community in Kentucky.

鈥淎 true testament to the human experience, it showcases the ebb and flow of trust between members of a tight-knit community,鈥� said Kylie Yeast, a junior marketing major who plays Phoebe in the production. 鈥淎s actors, we had to place so much trust in each other and I think that translates well.鈥�

SBU Theatre鈥檚 production is fortunate to welcome theatre artist Matt Bender, who brings an energetic and community-focused concept to the production. His background in movement-based acting is a unique and welcome experience for SBU Theatre students.

鈥淲e are always fortunate to get to work with new artists at SBU, and Matt has brought a fresh and much-needed focus to the process,鈥� said Jonathan Wehmeyer, assistant professor of theatre at SBU. 鈥淚 have never gotten to work with someone so committed and genuine.鈥�

Tickets for the production may be purchased in person at the Box Office (located inside the Jester Learning and Performance Center), online at SBUniv.edu/theatre, or by calling (417) 328-1691. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for students, senior citizens and SBU alumni, and $4 for current SBU students.

For more information about SBU Theatre and upcoming productions, visit SBUniv.edu/theatre or call (417) 328-1691.