MUW alumna and student come together in reading of play during Homecoming
 

COLUMBUS, Miss. – Mississippi University for Women senior theatre major Eric Boswell of Holly Springs will direct a reading of “Debs” by Mavis Lamb, MUW class of 1985, on Friday, April 16, 8 p.m. in Cromwell Theatre as part of this year’s Homecoming events. 

Writer/Director Lamb began her career in Los Angeles, Calif., as a video producer during the mid 80s, where she worked with several recording artists such as Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Alice Cooper and Little Richard.

She continued her connection with the music industry by producing videos for Vince Gill, Toby Keith and Marty Stuart. Her clip for Vince Gill’s “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’” was nominated for Country Music Award’s video of the year.

While in Nashville, Tenn., Lamb worked as a writer/producer for commercials, television programs, educational videos and historical films.

Since 1996, Mavis has worked in Seattle, Wash., with Mambo Productions, a personal venture with the focus on writing scripts and marketing copy. Recent playwright credits include “Salute to Radio
Christmas Days” for the Covered Bridge Theater in Northeast, Maryland and the full-length play “Debs.”  In early 2004, she directed “Ladyhouse Blues” for ArtsWest, a professional theatre in West Seattle.

Lamb is an active member of Women In Film/Seattle, The Recording Academy, The Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association, Business Network International and serves as director of Seattle Playwrights Studio.

While at MUW, Lamb was active in the Mam’selle social club, appeared in several plays and worked as a disc jockey at WMUW.

The cast of “Debs” will feature MUW alumni, students as well as members of the community. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

For more information about the event, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (662) 329-7295.
 

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