Arts on Campus

The Imaginary Invalid

By Moliere

Directed by T.J. Mitchell

At the Leverett Old Library

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8

The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that Moliere wrote. He died, in fact, while playing the lead. In this comedy about two lovers, an evil stepmother, a diabolical doctor and a sadistic assistant, this production, which takes place in 19th century France, should prove hysterically funny. The Imaginary Invalid will be at the Leverett House Old Library through next weekend.

Measure for Measure

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Mark McKee

At the Winthrop House JCR

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8

Really a tragicomedy, Measure for Measure was Shakespeare's last comedy before Othello, King Lear and Hamlet. Angelo, deputy to the Duke, sentences Claudio to death for fornication. Claudio's sister, Isabella, goes to Angelo to beg for mercy; he agrees to free her brother only at the exchange of her virginity. In this drama of masquerades, complications and sexual reparte, a twelve-member cast stars at Winthrop House through next weekend.

Gargoyles

By Bert Snow

At the Radcliffe Quadrangle

On permanent display

The Office for the Arts at Harvard and Radcliffe presents the newest Quad outdoor sculptural installation, Gargoyles, by Bert Snow, a Somerville sculptor. The visiting artist at Cabot House, Snow has created Gargoyles to perch on top of the Georgian style dormitories. A dormer-window inspired sculpture, Gargoyles will sit more than 40 feet above the Quad and will respond to variances in the wind. A troika of forms made of steel, wood and nylon, the project will be illuminated at night and filled with natural light by day. Gargoyles addresses more vantage points than last year's picnic tables/artwork in that it can be seen from the Quad itself and also from inside college common rooms, student residences and Hilles Library.

Hurlyburly

By David Rabe

Directed by David Silver

At the Loeb Ex

Tonight and tomorrow night at 7

Hurlyburly is David Rabe's wild, twisted and sometimes horrifying look at life in Hollywood. The play centers around tow fast-talking casting director-roommates and their two best friends as they try to come to terms with their own male-bonding relationships and their interactions with the various women in their lives. Involving three women and four men, Hurlyburly promises to be an interesting look at social roles, humor and human interactions.

Antigone

By Jean Anouillh

Directed by Julia Kamin

At the Adams House Kronauer Space

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8

Jean Anouillh's World War II version of Sophocles' Greek tragedy, Antigone takes the stage this weekend at the Adams House Kronauer Space this weekend and next. While the plot is the same as Sophocles' ancient play, Anouillh's version involves everything from Nazis to occupied France in a play involving a cast of seven.

Inherit the Wind

By Jerome Lawrence

Director Laurie Gardner

At the Lowell House JCR

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8

This play based on the story of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial treats the subject of teaching evolution and creationism in schools. If you took Justice last semester, you saw a portion of the Scopes trial in class--if you were there. If not, you can see the whole thing this weekend at Lowell House in a modern rendition of a philosophical dispute thatt continues to this day.

Now, Later, Soon: Sondheim

By Stephen Sondheim

Directed by Pier Carlo Talenti

At the Dunster Dining Hall

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8

Following the success of last year's It's Sondheim Tonight, the the Performing Artists' AIDS Coalition (PAAC) presents Now, Later, Soon: Sondheim this weekend in the Dunster House Dining Hall. This year the profits from the show will benefit the Deaconess Hospital AIDS patient care. The performances in this weekend's show should be fantastic, so don't miss this great chance to hear good music and to benefit a needy cause.

The Harvard Wind Ensemble

At Sanders Theater

Tomorrow night at 8

This Saturday the Harvard Wind Ensemble presents its annual composer performance, this time with guests Vivian Fine and John Cage. The performance will be at Sanders Theater at 8:00.

Reggae Artist: Danny Zucker

At Lowell House

Tomorrow night at 10

This weekend the reggae singer, Danny Zucker, formerly of the local group, Zion Initiation, will perform this weekend at Lowell House at the House Committee's annual Jamaica Party. From Jamaica, himself, Zucker is known in Boston for his talent and for his efforts to aid Jamaicans. Zucker, who has performed in Boston since 1979, has released a number of records, including Take Us Home.