Mildreds’ Umbrella Theater Company began rehearsals for the world premeire of company member Tom Vaughan’s controversial new play The Third Side.

After being pressed by a student, Biology Professor Henry Darden admits that he finds Darwin's emphasis on natural selection as the means of evolution "unconvincing". This public confession thrusts Professor Darden into a culture war he wanted nothing to do with.  As different sides claim him as their own, the collisions of science, faith and intellectual intolerance take a toll even on his family life as the controversy opens up old wounds at home.

The Third Side examines the difficulty in pursuing truth when individuals have their very identities invested in the conclusions. It is a painful lesson to Professor Darden as he realizes that simply being "right" may not be as important as he once thought.

The Third Side features Mildred’s Umbrella Company Members Mark Carrier, Christy Stryk, Blair Ault, Bobby Haworth, Ryan Kelly, as well as Artistic Director Jennifer Decker. Chase Mozingo and Caleb George make their MU debuts.

The Third Side also features the design work of Company Members Kelly Robertson, Kevin Taylor, Wayne Barnhill, and Jon Harvey.

The Third Side opens May 14th at DiverseWorks Art Space and plays Friday through Saturday until May 30th.