Pitt-Bradford profesor directs play for Manbites Dog Theater
Dr. Kevin Ewert, associate professor of theater at Pitt-Bradford, directed his third show for the critically acclaimed Manbites Dog Theater in Durham, N.C.
“Buddy Cop 2,” written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, ran from June 16 to 25.
Ewert said that directing the comedy/action/mystery stretched his abilities as a director.
“It was one of the most challenging pieces I’ve ever worked on,” he said, “not only for its story (edgy comedy that ends in emotional devastation), but also for its style. I’ve never done anything with so much stillness and silence.”
Previously, Ewert directed “Age of Arousal,” a comedy about Victorian suffragists, in 2009, and “The Pillowman,” about a writer brought in for questioning about the disturbing similarities between his stories and some crimes recently committed, in 2007.
Manbites Dog is a professional theater company. “Buddy Cop 2” was part of its 24th season.
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