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Joseph Shappell and Molly Robb as Paul and Corie Bratter. Photo by Amy Lyste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who<\/strong>: UND Department of Theatre Arts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What<\/strong>: “Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: Burtness Theatre<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11-14; 2 p.m. on Nov. 15<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets<\/strong>: $25\u00a0for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military (with ID). Free for student military (available at box office on night of the show, with ID).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Box Office<\/strong>: <\/span>UND Department of Theatre Arts<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

UND Theatre continues its 2026-27 season with the Neil Simon romantic comedy, “Barefoot in the Park.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The original production opened on Broadway in 1963, followed by a film adaptation in 1967 \u2014 both featuring Robert Redford.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the play, Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer, and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their new apartment is Corie’s most recent find \u2014 too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start.<\/span><\/p>\n

UND Theatre students, faculty and staff look forward to seeing you at the Burtness Theatre for this fantastic production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Production Information<\/h2>\n

Production Team (*student):<\/h3>\n

Director: James Tweedale<\/span><\/p>\n

Stage Manager: Samantha Samson*<\/span><\/p>\n

Scenic Designer: Brad Reissig<\/span><\/p>\n

Costume Designer: Amy Lyste<\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting Designer: Brad Reissig<\/span><\/p>\n

Sound Designer: Matthew Koehler<\/span><\/p>\n

Technical Director: Matthew Koehler<\/span><\/p>\n

Cast<\/h3>\n

Corie Bratter: Molly Robb<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul Bratter: Joseph Shappell<\/span><\/p>\n

Mother: Hannah Scholand<\/span><\/p>\n

Victor Velasco: Breck Hocum<\/span><\/p>\n

Telephone Repair Man: Zac Quinn<\/span><\/p>\n

Delivery Man: TJ Fyfe<\/span><\/p>\n

Production Staff<\/h3>\n

Assistant Stage Managers: Eli Adams and Bethany Springs<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Intimacy Captain:\u00a0Zac Quinn<\/span><\/p>\n

Props Head:\u00a0Lochlann Lusher<\/span><\/p>\n

Scene Shop Foreman:\u00a0Chazz Primeau<\/span><\/p>\n

Scene Shop Staff:\u00a0Max Dobransky, Zachary Evans, Liliana Hirsch, Andrey Jacobs, Andy Reland, Sam Samson and Oliver van Tiel<\/span><\/p>\n

Backstage Run Crew:\u00a0Brenna Borgen, Avery Coppin, Mya Johnson\u00a0and Lucas Waldusky<\/span><\/p>\n

Costume Shop Manager:\u00a0Amy Lyste<\/span><\/p>\n

Assistant Costume Shop Manager:\u00a0Rebecca Uglem<\/span><\/p>\n

Costume Shop Staff:\u00a0Violet Fonnesback, Kyanne Galbraith, Michelle Kim, Laura Riley,\u00a0Joseph Shappell\u00a0and Bethany Shipley<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair and Makeup Design: Amy Lyste<\/span><\/p>\n

Wardrobe Head: Aspen Geist<\/span><\/p>\n

Wardrobe Crew: Katy Douglas<\/span><\/p>\n

Master Electrician: Elijah Holman<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrics Crew: Brock Braun, Maxwell Buhr, Liv Evans, TJ Fyfe, Timothy ohnson, Brady Lyke, Sebastian Mercado, Ian Olslunde, Addison Perkins, Alex Rhode, Keaton Ullyot and Oliver van Tiel<\/span><\/p>\n

Light Board Operator<\/span> : Oliver van Tiel<\/span><\/p>\n

Sound Board Operator: Matthew Koehler<\/span><\/p>\n

House Manager: Ivan Chen<\/span><\/p>\n

Box Office Manager: Ivan Chen<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Media: Emily Wirkus, Videesha Perera<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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