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Blues for an Alabama Sky Directed by Rhona Justice-Malloy
Wednesday September 24th–Sunday 26th at 8pm A clear-eyed look into the lives of the artists, dreamers, and activists who came out of the Harlem Renaissance and found themselves in the grips of the Great Depression, Blues for an Alabama Sky is an American story of what happens to glory lost, hopes come true, and dreams deferred. “A piece in the historic tapestry of the African-American experience.”—Curtain Up “A rich cast of characters reflect on the conflicting currents of the time…as they struggle to look beyond Harlem for the fulfillment of their dreams.”—New York Times |
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The Madwoman of Chaillot Directed by Joe Turner Cantú Friday October 30th– Saturday October 31st at 8pm Set in a twentieth-century France that mirrors twenty-first-century America, Giraudoux’s acclaimed mix of realism and fantasy is as relevant now as when it was first staged. When oil is discovered beneath the streets of Paris, there is a standoff between business and art. In this comedic character study, it falls to the biggest character of all, the Madwoman of Chaillot, and the people of Paris to set the world right. “A gold mine of satire and social criticism.”—Variety “Nothing is ever so wrong in this world that a sensible woman can't set right in the course of an afternoon.”—The Madwoman |
| Showstoppers: It's a Family Affair Directed and Choreographed by René Pulliam Wednesday December 2nd–Saturday December 5th at 8pm A wonderful holiday show for families and a great night out for any musical theatre lover, let Showstoppers sing you into the season. With songs from classic Broadway shows and new Broadway favorites, you will leave the theatre with a smile on your lips and a song in your heart. |
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The Underpants Directed by Rory Ledbetter Tuesday February 16th–Saturday February 20th at 8pm What is the result of comedian Steve Martin’s adaptation of a turn-of-the-century German play about dropped drawers? One of the funniest satirical plays in recent memory. Join in the outrageous commotion that ensues when poor, bored housewife Lydia and her bore of a husband become the center of a mundane and hysterical scandal. "The Underpants is a hilarious look at the chaos and commotion caused by a simple act of fate."—The Georgetown Independent "An ambitious amalgam of comic book and social commentary."—New York Times
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Part of the Heard A full-length feature film written by UM graduates Alex Mauney and Whitney Merritt and acted by students in the Department of Theatre Arts from a story idea by Jim Shollenberger Directed and Edited by Jim Shollenberger Wednesday March 3rd–Saturday March 6th at 8pm A quirky, off-beat comedy about a college girl with self-esteem problems who lists various versions of herself on Craigslist in hopes of finding a match. What she finds is that she really needs to rethink her life. |
| The Adding Machine By Elmer Rice Directed by Dex Edwards Thursday March 25th–Sunday March 27th at 8pm After twenty-five years at his job, anti-hero accountant and henpecked Everyman Mr. Zero is replaced by an automated calculator, pushing him over the edge and into an act of bloody retribution. Mr. Zero’s trial, execution, and afterlife are filled with intense but often comical dialog that makes The Adding Machine one of the best examples of American Expressionism on the modern stage. “It has an integrity and imaginative power that almost defy analysis.”—New York Times “efficiency! economy! business! business! BUSINESS!”—The Boss |
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The Music Department and the Department of Theatre Arts present Opera Theatre Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini Thursday April 22nd–Saturday April 24th at 8pm
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