Dr. Faustus

Saturday, April 8, 2017Last RepeatFirst Repeat The event started -2545 days ago

7:30 PM

Wilson Hall

Wilson Theatre

Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the German story Faust. Doctor Faustus was first published in 1604, eleven years after Marlowe's death and at least 10 years after the first performance of the play. It is the most controversial Elizabethan play outside of Shakespeare, with few critics coming to any agreement as to the date or the nature of the text.

Faustus makes a pact with the Devil, selling his soul in return for the ability to perform absolutely anything he pleases with the power of black magic. This fatal decision catapults him into an intoxicating world of celebrity, as he becomes a world-renowned conjuror, international heartthrob and friend of the rich, famous and powerful. But what is the cost of his insatiable thirst for wealth and fame?

Directed by Karen Baker

Tickets
General Admission - $15

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Details

Category
Arts & Entertainment
department
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Theatre
Audience
Public, Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni

Contact

David Harwell 256-824-6871 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Venue

Wilson Hall

301 Sparkman DriveHuntsville, AL 35899

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