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The University of Scranton Players rehearse a scene from ‘God’s Ear,’ to be presented March 5 through 8 in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts on campus. From left, are students James Pennington, Ladelyn McConnon, Dan Mauro, Megan Lasky, Susan Pickup, Cillian Byrne and Amy Black.

The University of Scranton Players will present ‘God’s Ear’ March 5 through 8 in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Shown rehearsing are, from left, students Amy Black, Megan Lasky and Ladelyn McConnon.

SCRANTON — The University of Scranton Players will present “God’s Ear,” written by Jenny Schwartz and directed by Jose Zayas, March 5-8 in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The production features Megan Lasky as Mel, James Pennington as Ted, Ladelyn McConnon as Lanie, Susan Pickup as Lenora, Amy Black as the Tooth Fairy, Cillian Byrne as GI Joe and Flight Attendant and Dan Mauro as Guy.

“God’s Ear” won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for the best play by a female playwright in 2007.

The play follows the story of a husband and wife whose family is torn apart following the loss of their son. Through disjointed scraps of speech, whimsical staging and linguistic cartwheels, Schwartz puts her playful and emotive spin on the heart-wrenching topic of suffering. Through the skillful use of cliché, “God’s Ear” explores with subtle grace and depth, the way the death of a child can tear a family apart. Since its premiere, “God’s Ear” has taken audiences on a one-of-a-kind tour through the emotional turmoil and hope of a family trying desperately to reconnect after tragedy.

Parents are cautioned that the play includes adult situations, content and language and viewer discretion is advised.

Tickets are available by reservation or may be purchased at the box office on the first floor of the McDade Center on the night of the performance. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets for students, senior citizens and The University of Scranton faculty and staff are $7.

For more information, contact the Players Box Office at 570-941-4318 or by email at uofsplayers@gmail.com.