Yock (Adam Marier) left and Kate (Alisa Cutcher), in a scene from the BGSU Theatre production of "Quiet in the Land."

‘Quiet in the Land’ portrays Canadian Amish circa WWI

The Department of Theatre and Film in collaboration with the University's Center for Canadian Studies will present Anne Chislett's play "Quiet in the Land." The drama will be staged at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre.

Tickets are $10 for students senior citizens and other adults, and $5 for children under 12, and can be reserved in advance by calling the box office at 2-2719. The producers note that this production contains adult themes and may not be suitable for young children.

A traditional Amish community in southern Ontario in 1917 provides the setting for the moving drama. "Quiet in the Land" tells of the many challenges of faith and lifestyle confronting these quiet people, who face a world war and a changing society. As the young people struggle to reconcile tradition with what their hearts ask of them, neighbor is turned against neighbor and father against son.

Bowling Green's production of "Quiet in the Land" is directed by Dr. Jonathon Chambers, coordinator for the theatre and film graduate program. Members of the design team are faculty members Steve Boone, scenic designer; Marcus Sherrell, lighting designer, and Margaret McCubbin, costume designer.