Morning Talk TV the focus of University Theatre's 'Must Go On'

A terrific, original new work is coming from University Theatre at the end of this month:

the University of Georgia Theatre will present the world premiere of "Must Go On," a comedy written and directed by John Kundert-Gibbs, an associate professor in the department of theatre and film studies. The homage to morning talk shows will feature a combination of onstage theatre and live television broadcast Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 27 to March 2 at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building's Cellar Theatre, with a matinee performance March 3 at 2:30 p.m.

The comedy takes place on the day that everyone learns "Taste of the Morning," a fictional Atlanta-based live talk show, has been cancelled. While the cast and crew try to keep up the illusion of calm on screen, things backstage start going wrong. As the various guests on the show—including a high school dance troupe and a possum trainer—get drawn in, chaos threatens to overwhelm the action in front of the cameras as well.

This sounds hilarious and will be hard to resist in any number of ways - and shouldn't be resisted at all. Kundert-Gibbs is a gifted writer and director, and this innovative new play is indicative of the level of work of our drama faculty. A full cast list is at the link. Get your tickets in advance.