Well-Known Actresses to Stage •Ÿagnes of Godâ•Ž Reading at Cal
News & Events University News & Information California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California April 5, 2004 Contact: Jo Ann Lloyd (805) 756-1511 Well-Known Actresses To Stage ‘Agnes of God’ Reading at Cal Poly April 24 SAN LUIS OBISPO – Three well-known actresses, with the help of veteran television and film director Mel Damski, will give a reading of “Agnes of God” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in the Cal Poly Theatre. “Four of Hollywood’s most talented professionals will pool their artistry for a special benefit staged reading of John Pielmeier’s compelling mystery “Agnes of God” in support of Cal Poly’s outstanding theater arts program,” said Pam Malkin, a faculty member in the Theatre and Dance Department. Cast members include Kathy Baker, Susan Sullivan and Katherine Cunningham-Eves. “Agnes of God” is described as a taut psychological thriller that is also a profound examination of religion, faith and love. In the play, a young nun is accused of a terrible murder. The convent’s Mother Superior and a court-appointed psychiatrist attempt to unravel the truth. Damski has directed 27 movies and many documentaries. He has been nominated twice for Emmy Awards and once for an Oscar for his documentary short “Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.” His feature films include “Yellowbeard,” “Mischief” and “Happy Together.” He also directed such acclaimed docudramas as “Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure,” “The Badge of the Assassin” starring James Woods, and “A Winner Never Quits” with Keith Carradine. Damski has directed numerous television series, from “Mash” and “Picket Fences” to “Ally McBeal” and “Without a Trace.” He regularly directs “The Guardian.” A former Newsday reporter, he has taught filmmaking at the University of Southern California, the American Film Institute and Cal Poly.
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