2011 ~ 2012


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God of Carnage God of Carnage

by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton

October 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd at 8pm
October 23rd at 2pm

When two couples meet to discuss an incident between their children will there be a civilized discussion on child-rearing or a crazy fracas of name-calling, blame-placing and hysterics before bedtime?

Kids will be kids, but grownups can be, oh, so much worse!


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Life Under Water Life Under Water

by Richard Greenberg

November 9th, 10th, & 11th at 8pm
November 12th at 2pm & 8pm

Young Kip has a dilemma...everybody has to grow up. But how do you do that without turning into one of the "phonies" you see all around? A bright, sometimes caustic tale from the early pen of playwright Richard Greenberg, Life Under Water sheds a harsh light on coming of age in an idle, self-serving world.

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The Ice Wolf The Ice Wolf

by Joanna Halpert Kraus

December 3rd at 10am & 2pm

A legend is whispered through the Great Northland of Anatou, a girl born among the Inuit but who was different. Cast out by her people she embarks on a quest born of hate to find that redemption is more satisfying than revenge.


Scenes from The Ice Wolf


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Jason Krage – Musical Theatre Showcase

December 11th at 4pm

Senior Theatre Major Jason Krage presents a musical theatre showcase in Pridemore Playhouse. This is the culmination of a semester-long study in musical theatre which Krage has undertaken and presents an “overview” of styles and genres from his perspective. The performance will feature Krage’s classmates Bussy Gower, Chandish Nester and Felix Birdie.

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The Voice of the Prairie The Voice of the Prairie

by John Olive

February 22nd, 23rd, & 24th at 8pm
February 25th at 2pm & 8pm

Rattling train cars, plunging cliff sides, hunger, danger waiting...sounds like the stuff of scintillating radio drama, but these were the adventures of two cast off kids called by the boundless, empty land of mid-America. John Olive's The Voice of the Prairie unites their moving story with the story of how the fledgling magic medium of radio transformed the American landscape.

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March


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

by Stephen Sondheim, Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart


March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th at 8pm
March 25th at 2pm

Forum

Bring on the lovers, liars, and clowns…add music, dance, and “Comedy Tonight” to complete the recipe for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The College of Visual and Performing Arts proudly presents Stephen Sondheim’s musical tour de farce, with a hilarious book Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, and featuring RU’s talented theatre, dance, and music students.

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Dark Side: A Senior Project by Adam TaylorDark Side

April 13 & 14 at 7 pm

Lighting Design student Adam Taylor explores the mystical convergence of sound, movement and light in a multi-sensory spectacle not to be missed!

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Unquiet: An Honors Capstone Project by Bussy GowerUnquiet

April 15 at 5 pm

Bussy Gower’s Capstone Project highlights the leading women in vaudeville of the early 20th century. As young Ellie Stephens, who must break free from her timid disposition to break into the wild, wonderful world of vaudeville, Gower presents the song and dance scene of the courageous and “unquiet” women of one of the past's most popular entertainment forms.

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Making a Scene: Compromised SanityCompromised Sanity

April 25th, 26th, 27th, & 28th at 7pm

Students of the Advanced Directing class present an evening of one act plays. In keeping with its theme, this year's collection is an eclectic bag of zany and thought-provoking works with something for every taste. Three different plays will be presented each evening alternating through the run in Hawes Studio Theatre.

April 25 and 27 Noah Kaplan, Chris Creane and Chris Saunders present.

April 26 and 28 Stephen Baltz, Katie Beliveau and Bussy Gower present.
All tickets are free and available the week of the shows in the Porterfield box office. Seating is limited.

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