Briefs

Production at SDSU portrays pioneer women in medicine

Linda Kelley, a professional actress from Boston, Mass., will portray Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first women doctor to graduate from medical school, in a one-woman show called “A Lady Alone,” presented at the South Dakota State University Volstroff Ballroom at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Also making an appearance in “A Lady Alone” is Dr. [...]

State Theatre production puts ?fun? into funeral preparation

Four SDSU officials have literally landed a part to die for in State University Theatre’s opening production, “Dearly Departed.” The comedy tells the story of southerner Bud Turpin, who keels over at the breakfast table in the opening scene. A different actor plays Bud’s part at each performance, which runs Oct. 13-17 in Doner Auditorium [...]