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Roman comedy Curculio "The Weevil" to be presented at St. Olaf

by Sandra Gilderhus
March 11, 2005

St. Olaf Classics students will perform the ancient Roman comedy Curculio (The Weevil) by Plautus at 7:30 p.m. March 11-12, in Christiansen Hall of Music, room 233. The play, a musical mixture of Latin and English runs about 60-70 minutes, can be enjoyed without any knowledge of Latin.

Based on an unknown Greek model, "The Curculio" takes place in Epidaurus, Greece, near the famous sanctuary of Asklepios. A penniless young man named Phaedromus is madly in love with the slave-girl next door. Thanks to the efforts of a crafy parasite named Curculio (Weevil) and to an unexpected discovery, he is able to marry his sweetheart and everyone lives happily ever after. Free and open to the public; suitable for all ages.

Contact Sandra Gilderhus at 507-646-3032 or gilderhu@stolaf.edu.