The University of Akron Theatre Guild Production of How I Learned to Drive

by: Paula Vogel

Directed by: Lysander Mills Co-Director: Jacen Conlan

Collaboration with CASA and The Rape Crisis Center

Due to the sensitive subject matter of the show as well as the increase in the awareness of sexual assault and the Me Too Movement, Theatre Guild has been working with another student organization on campus named The Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CASA) to put on this production. We are also working alongside the Rape Crisis Center here at Akron to provide a safe space for all discussion regarding the show. With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the show opens the first weekend of the month as a way to further the discussion on the topic.

We ask that if you plan on attending this production, you understand that some of the actions that take place and topics discussed are not suitable for all audiences. Please be respectful to all audience members and members of the production.

Each night representatives from the Rape Crisis Center will be in attendance in case anyone in the audience needs any assistance for any reason.

Donations to The Period Project for the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties

The Period Project will be collecting donations of feminine hygiene products such as tampons or pads which will be donated to the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties.

Talkback (Friday Night)

For those interested in participating in a talkback with one of the directors of the show, The Rape Crisis Center, and representatives from CASA, please join us on the evening of Friday, April 5th, ten minutes after the conclusion of the show for a thirty minute talkback which will allow audience members to discuss the events that were portrayed on stage and to ask any questions they may have.

Please remember to be courteous to others during the talk back as not everyone may have the same experiences as others and may be sensitive to specific words, phrases, or subjects.

Want a Discounted* Ticket Price?

There are a few ways to get a discount on your ticket price for How I Learned to Drive!

1. If you are an alumni of The University of Akron please join us at the Friday night show for Alumni Night where all alumni of the University will receive a $2 deduction from their ticket price for attending that evening!
2. Each night of the show The Period Project will be accepting donations of feminine hygiene products such as tampons or pads which will be donated to the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties. Anyone who makes a donation of any number of products will receive a $2 deduction from their ticket price for the evening.
3. If you attend the performance on Friday, April 5th and donate 3 or more items we will completely waive the cost of your ticket!