"The Night of the Iguana" runs Nov. 5 - Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with an additional show at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the Johnson Theatre. Tickets are required.This classic Tennessee Williams play (1961) is set on the west coast of Mexico just prior to World War II, has as its protagonist The Rev. Shannon who has been "locked" out of his church for rumored indiscretion with a young female parishioner. Now a tour guide, he seeks refuge in a dilapidated coastal hotel run by an old friend, the "swarthy" widow Maxine. Guests in the hotel include a group of pre-WWII Nazis, a bus load of disgruntled lady tourists, and a sophisticated New England artist travelling with her ancient poet grandfather. Two scantily clothed Mexican young men help Maxine run her hotel—they also capture iguanas for food.The play's themes contain elements of loneliness, entrapment, and sexual tension. These themes are reinforced with the effects of alcoholism, heresy and the trials of past lives.The poetry of Williams' dialogue combined with his ability to create complex character subtext choices make any of his works an actor's dream exercise. His works are consistently being revived, productions that make use of innovative design and movement. The recent Broadway production of The Glass Menagerie with Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto illustrates that his plays continue to move contemporary audiences.Design innovation and movement will find places in this production as well. It will be rehearsed and performed in the intimate Johnson Theatre, using an audience convention known as arena - a configuration where the acting area is completely surrounded by the artist. This structure is a challenge for the actor as different parts of the audience are always viewing someone's back.Tickets are required. Adult $15, Senior $13 W&L Faculty & Staff $11Active Military $6W&L Student/Student $5