Emporia State Theatre is presenting Catherine Butterfield’s “Brownstone” at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday in the Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. The play was also presented last week from Wednesday through Saturday, as well as last night.

“The amazing thing about ‘Brownstone’ is that it portrays so beautifully significant parts of the lives of the characters,” said Jeannie Harper, junior theater major, who plays Davia. “True to life, the characters are ambitious and driven, and similarly have those plans altered in some way. They have to learn to adapt to new circumstances and move on with their lives, even when it seems difficult.”

“Brownstone” was premiered by the New Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, Calif. in April 2008.

“‘Brownstone’ has been a unique show for me,” said Andrew McCutcheon, senior secondary education major, who plays Stephen. “I’ve really learned how to utilize emotion and portray the words as a true feeling. I couldn’t be happier for the cast that we have. Everyone is professional and great to work with.”

Kylie Geiman, junior theater major, who plays Maureen, said the show is a “beautiful story about hopes, dreams and heartbreaks.”

“Rarely does an actor have an opportunity to work with a script so reliant on the relationships between the characters,” Geiman said.

The show is a bittersweet comedic drama that focuses on the lives of people who lived in the same apartment in three different periods – Stephen and Davia in the 19030s, Deena and Maureen in the 1970s and Jason, Jessica and David in the late 1990s.

“‘Brownstone’ is a story of three couples dealing with disillusionment, and how life goes on,” said Danielle Roberts, junior theater major who plays Deena. “This show has been unique for me because each couple is isolated yet intertwined. I only interact with Kylie (Maureen) but melt into the other stories. This show has been terribly exciting for me.”

Geiman said she has been able to connect with her character through real life experiences.

“The cast has been a joy to work with, and I’ve learned a lot through this process,” Geiman said. “The relationship between Maureen and Deena has been particularly special to me because it is similar to many relationships in my own life. More importantly, Maureen and Deena have taught me to always go with your gut.”

ESU Theatre’s next production is the spring dance show, “La Diner,” on May 3.