New Lenox native Sophia Jaeger stars in Dominican University performance of "The Art of Dining"

RIVER FOREST, IL (02/13/2012)(readMedia)-- New Lenox native Sophia Jaeger will play the role of Herrick Simmons in the Dominican University Performing Arts Center's presentation of "The Art of Dining" February 24, 25 and 26.

Dominican will host three performances of the play, written by Obie and Critic's Circle award-winning playwright Tina Howe. The performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, February 26, in the Martin Recital Hall on Dominican's Main Campus, 7900 Division Street, River Forest.

"The Art of Dining" is a showcase of the often bizarre psychology of food, following three groups of characters in a newly opened New Jersey restaurant. The play artfully unwraps the stories of its characters through the acts of cooking and dining.

Called a "spicy compote of social satire, slapstick zaniness, sight gags and the funniest play I've seen in a long time" by the Village Voice, the play serves as a hilarious and delicious example of how not to act and what not to talk about while dining.

General Admission tickets are $15. Student tickets are $5. Free on-campus parking for the event is available.

For tickets and more information, contact the DUPAC box office at (708) 488-5000 or visit dom.edu/pac.