Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is currently in rehearsals for Clifford Odets’ “Waiting for Lefty,” a play set during the Great Depression, focusing on cab drivers contemplating a strike. Director Rob Roznowski adds a contemporary twist with “Just Cause,” a documentary-style piece highlighting modern union movements. Both productions delve into class issues, union organizing and economic disparities, resonating strongly with today’s societal challenges. The performances run from March 26-30 in Studio 60 at the MSU Auditorium.
Clifford Odets’ “Waiting for Lefty” comes to MSU
March 25, 2024
Jewell Redman (right) and Bobby Conlan (left) act through a full rehearsal of “Waiting for Lefty.” Photo Credit: Tessa Kresch/WDBM.
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Tessa Kresch, Senior News Producer/Co-Host of Exposure
Tessa (she/her) is a senior pursuing a double major in Acting and Broadcast Journalism. She is the senior news producer & host of Exposure for Impact 89FM & has worked as a production assistant for the radio show, Stateside on Michigan Radio. When she's not at the station interviewing someone or mixing up some audio, you'll probably find her memorizing a script, performing on a stage somewhere, making some music, crocheting up a storm or watching hours worth of cat content.