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3/26/01

'PAULA,' BASED ON ALLENDE MEMOIR, TO BE STAGED AT SLU

CANTON -- An adaptation of the Isabel Allende memoir Paula will be 
staged at St. Lawrence University on Wednesday through Saturday, April 4 
through 7, at 8 p.m. each evening in Gulick Theatre. The event is open 
to the public, free of charge, but tickets are required. They are 
available at the box office April 2 through 6 from 1 to 5 p.m., or call 
the box office at (315) 229-5748.
	The memoir Paula was written during the one-year period from 
Allende's daughter Paula's diagnosis with porphyria (a rare genetic disease) 
to her death, in 1992. It was the 50th year of Allende's life, a time of 
profound transition. Both the play and the memoir are an examination of 
Allende's life, through three generations of Chileans whose personal and 
familial trajectories cannot be separated from the tumultuous history 
of Chile.
	The play is centered around Paula, who lies in a coma. Her mother 
sits at her bedside writing the stories of generations of her exceptional 
family, because "no one can live without memories." Allende's spiritual 
and family history are interwoven with the history of Chile. As adapted 
and directed by Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies Victoria Rue, 
the play uses music, dance and video. The choreography is by Linda 
Marshall. Music from Chile and other parts of South America is arranged 
by Assistant Professor of Music George Torres and will be performed live 
by Conjunto San Lorenzo, a music department ensemble.
	The production is stage managed by Kate Estock, assistant stage 
manager is Ann Harrigan. The set design has been created by Molly Eness, 
with lighting by John Larrance.

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