A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
A Senior Directing Thesis by Amanda Klute
Performances November 12th - 14th at 7:30 in Tawes Theatre in Gibson Center for the Arts
When the arrival of her sister into her carnal lifestyle ignites a threat of destruction, Stella DuBois Kowalski must learn to balance the bestial natures of the two things she loves most: her sister, Blanche, and her husband, Stanley. Set in a torrid atmosphere where reckless behavior is rewarded and nostalgia stalks around every corner, this New Orleans drama forces us to confront our temptations and find the inner strength to survive. A treasured classic told through a fresh, contemporary vision, this Streetcar redefines Tennessee Williams’ iconic tale for the modern stage.
All photos by Paul W. Gillepsie
11/13/2015
Olivia Libowitz ’18 as Blanche Dubois and Madison Morton ’19 as Stella Dubois.
Madison Morton ’19.
Olivia Libowitz ’18.
From left to right: Ashley Warfield ’16 as Eunice, Caleb Powell ’17 as Stanley Kowalski, Olivia Libowitz ’18 as Blanche Dubois, and Cole Capobianco ’16 as Steve.
Olivia Libowitz ’18 and Caleb Powell ’17.
Madison Morton ’19 and Caleb Powell ’17 settle into their roles as a married couple.
Madison Morton ’19 and Caleb Powell ’17 as Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kowalski.
Caleb Powell ’17 as Stanley rifles through Blanche’s trunk.
Olivia Libowitz ’18 as Blanche Dubois steps onto the set for the first time during the show.
Caleb Powell ’17 and Olivia Libowitz ’18 during an argument about the lost property, Belle Reve.
Madison Morton ’19 as Stella experiences a moment of frustration.
Blanche writes a letter as Stanley looks on.
Olivia Libowitz ’18 as Blanche clutches at her deceased husband Alan, played by Mark Christie ’18.
Stanley, Stella, and Blanche share a somber dinner for Blanche’s birthday.
Blanche and Stanley during their fight scene, and arguably the culmination of the plot.
Stanley carries Blanche offstage.
From left to right: Brian Gicking ’16 as Harold Mitchell, Caleb Powell ’17 as Stanley Kowalski, Sofia Sidhu ’18 as the doctor, Olivia Libowitz ’18 as Blanche, Cole Capobianco ’16 as the matron, and Madison Morton ’18 as Stella.