Current Theatre Production Season
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See our Fine Arts Calendar for a complete schedule of Fine Arts productions and dates. To purchase tickets, visit the Box Office Homepage.
THE 2024-2025 THEATRE SEASON
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
adapted by Dwayne Harford. From the book by Kate DiCamillo.
Directed by Leslie Coates
September 26, 27, and 28 at 7pm and Sept 28 at 2pm.
In "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane," adapted by Dwayne Hartford from Kate DiCamillo's novel, a vain china rabbit named Edward undergoes a transformative journey after being lost at sea. Through encounters with diverse characters, Edward learns about love, loss, and the importance of empathy, discovering the true meaning of companionship and redemption along the way.
No Exit
by Jean Paul Sartre
Directed by Erin Urick
November 21, 22, and 23 at 7pm and Nov 23 at 2pm
Decebember 5, 6, 7, at 7pm and Dec 7 at 2pm.
Three strangers find themselves trapped together in a mysterious room in hell. As they confront their pasts and reveal their darkest secrets, they realize they are each other's torturers, locked in a relentless cycle of introspection and revelation. Sartre's intense exploration of guilt, freedom, and the absence of escape makes "No Exit" a compelling examination of the human condition.
A Year with Frog and Toad
by Robert and Willie Reale based on the book by Arnold Lobel
Directed by Leslie Coates; Music direction by Matt Udland
Schools booked by Reservation February 18-26
February 23 at 2pm and 7pm.
"A Year with Frog and Toad" is a heartwarming musical based on Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books. It follows the friendship of Frog and Toad through the seasons, from the joys of spring to the challenges of winter. Alongside their quirky woodland friends, they embark on adventures that celebrate the simple pleasures of life, like friendship, acceptance, and the beauty of nature. With catchy songs and delightful humor, this enchanting tale reminds audiences of the enduring power of friendship and the magic found in everyday moments.
Dancing at Lughnasa
by Brian Friel
Directed by TBD
April 10-12 at 7pm and April 12 at 7pm
"Dancing at Lughnasa" is a poignant portrayal of five sisters in 1930s rural Ireland, grappling with love, loss, and the shifting tides of tradition versus modernity. Their lives are disrupted by the return of their missionary brother, sparking a journey of nostalgia and self-discovery amidst economic hardship. This heartfelt drama explores the fleeting joys of youth and the enduring bonds of family, set against the backdrop of Celtic rituals and a changing world.