Sara Dern part of Culver-Stockton's theatrical production of "Ion"

2014 Feb 10

Culver-Stockton students are performing a centuries-old dramatic piece as part of the spring semester fine arts offerings. Euripides' "Ion" was first produced in ancient Greece, but has overtones of contemporary drama. A tragedy with a happy ending, the plot of "Ion" includes abandoned children and jealous relatives, attempted murder and tourist attractions, sexual assault and confusing prophecies, reunited families, an overzealous chorus and appearances by two Greek gods.

Sara Dern, senior theatre major from Rockaway Beach, Mo., is working as the assistant director.

"Ion" runs in the Mabee Little Theatre on C-SC's campus, Feb. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. This performance is directed by Dr. Ron Zank, assistant professor of theatre at Culver-Stockton.