"Joined at the Head," a drama about friendship and human connections, will be staged at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on February 9-11 and 15-18.

Shows will be held in the Studio Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9; at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 15-17, and at 2 p.m. on the Sundays of Feb. 11 and 18.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $13 for senior citizens and $9 for youth. UWSP students may purchase tickets for $4.50 or receive them free the day of the show if seats are still available. Tickets may be purchased at the University Box Office located at 200 Division Street or by calling (715) 346-4100 or (800) 838-3378. MasterCard, Visa and Discover is accepted.

Sara Goff, a new lecturer in theatre and dance, is excited about directing a play written by female playwright Catherine Butterfield as well as one that features strong female characters. "The story is very touching," she said. "I felt drawn to the themes and characters of the play."

"Joined at the Head" introduces us to two very different women, both named Maggie, who have loved the same man. Celebrated author Maggie Mulroney (Megan Gilliland, Fond du Lac) has focused on her career and lives a very solitary life. Maggy Burroughs (Dana Craig, Wautoma) is fun-loving and spirited woman married to Maggie�s high school boyfriend, Jim (Aaron Hurst, West Allis). The women meet and become close friends when Maggie visits her hometown of Boston on a book tour. Seeing how her new friend deals with terminal cancer awakens something in the lonely author.

"The play explores the necessity of human connections and the transformational power of love," said Goff. An actors play, it uses simple sets and a very theatrical style in which the characters speak to the audience, she added.

"I�m really enjoying my first university teaching experience," she said. "When I direct students I�ve noticed I take on more of a mentoring and educating role."

Goff is serving a one-year appointment teaching acting and directing in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Previously she was a member of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and taught "Shakespearience" at local schools. Among her directing credits are "The Odd Couple," "The Complete History of America Abridged" and "Metamorphoses." She holds degrees from Central Michigan University and Western Illinois University.