Play to put famed architect on stage
A 'portrait' of R. Buckminster Fuller

Rubicon Theatre Company presents "R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe," which opened Thursday at the Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St. in Ventura.

The show, directed by D.W. Jacobs, is a portrait of 20th century architect, engineer and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller, who is known for creating the geodesic dome.

Fuller is played by character actor Joe Spano, who played Lt. Harry Goldblume on the television drama "Hill Street Blues."

Spano has also appeared in movies such as "Apollo 13," "American Graffiti" and "Hollywoodland."

Special performances of the show include a gala on Sat., Jan. 19, which starts with a preshow champagne reception; postshow discussions with the director and performers on Wed., Jan 23 and 30; and an audiodescribed performance on Sun., Feb. 3 for visually impaired and blind audience members, who may listen to a live description of the performance via headphones.

The show runs through Feb. 10. Showtimes and ticket prices vary.

For more information, call (805) 667-2900 or visit www.rubicontheatre.org

Bucky play link to Rubicon Theater

http://www.rubicontheatre.org/season/0708/02_mystery/index.php