The Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the musical theatre comedy, "The Nastiest Drink in the World" April 19-23, 2006, at the Hennessy Theatre.

The award winning musical will appeal to young people of all ages. The colorful set, funky props, spirited music, and zany comedy all lend themselves to create a great event and a memorable theatrical experience. Show times are April 19 and 20, 7 p.m. April 21, 10 and 11:30 a.m. April 22, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and April 23 , 2 p.m. The Friday, April 21, performances at 10 and 11:30 a.m. are open to the general public and school groups. School groups must reserve seats in advance. The general public is also encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

In the land of Baloneya, the bumbling King Fredipus is always right -- even when he's wrong. When the King's foolish antics start to cause real harm, only a shy peasant girl named Samantha has the courage to speak up. To show King Fredipus the error of his ways, Samantha concocts a juicy scheme which the New York Times said "gives children special satisfaction" while being "funny for adults."

Raina Ames is the director of theatre education and assistant professor of theatre and dance. She also serves as the artistic director for UNH TRY. Ames holds a bachelor's in theatre, master's in education and an MFA in theatre pedagogy. She taught high school theatre, speech, and English for eight years. Prior to starting at UNH, she served as director of dducation at Theatre Virginia, a LORT-C theatre in Richmond. As an actress, Raina appeared at a variety of venues: Indianapolis Theatre On The Square in the U.S. premiere of "Goodbye to the Hill" (Katy Maguire) and at Theatre IV/Barksdale in The Laramie Project. As director, some favorite projects include "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Wait Until Dark," "Working," and "My Fair Lady." Ames is also the author of A High School Theatre Teacher's Survival Guide.

For tickets, contact the MUB ticket office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 2-2290 or at www.unhmub.com/ticket; TTY at 800-735-2964. Tickets are $7.50 for general admission; $6.50 for seniors, UNH ID holders, and children 12 & under; $5.50 for groups of 15 or more. The Theatre Lobby Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain (no credit cards). For more information, call 2-2919.