Oleanna by David Mamet

Oleanna by David Mamet

July 11-28, 2024

Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland

Directed by Andrew Paul, Starring David Whalen and Mei Lu Barnum

"Oleanna is likely to provoke more arguments than any play this year." - The New York Times

A college student, Carol, drops by her professor's office in an effort to gain his help to do better in class. John, the professor, in the midst of buying a house to celebrate his nomination for tenure, at first seems distant. As the meeting progresses the two discuss the nature of understanding and judgment in society. It seems as if a bond has been made. When next they meet, we find that a complaint has been made to the tenure committee. Carol has joined a "group" and has decided that John sexually harassed her during their first meeting.

The original "he said, she said" Power Play, Mamet's 1992 drama ignited a firestorm, anticipating the #MeToo Movement and weaponization of political correctness. A high-octane production that you will not want to miss!