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Amber Waves by James Still

Nov. 17 - 8pm | Nov. 18 - 8pm & 11pm | Nov. 19 - 2pm & 8pm
FREE for children under 18
Students $5, Adults $10
STUDY GUIDE available HERE

Shanley Pavilion (Directions)
Northwestern University
2031 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60201

Set on an Illinois farm, Amber Waves looks deeply at the Olsen family, who live off the land, love their farm, and will do anything it takes to protect their way of life and their family. Originally commissioned and premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Amber Waves has won several awards including the Distinguished Play of the Year Award from the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and is written by Putlitzer Prize nominee James Still. This play is best enjoyed by ages 9-12.

“A play of compassion, tragedy and humor” ~ Kansas City Star

“No other play or movie has zeroed in so well on the effects these problems have had on the children... Its themes could be just as applicable to the youngsters of stockbrokers, store owners or any other occupations that suffer drastic downturns” ~ Washington Times