2009-2010 Theatre/Dance ISU Productions
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FALL 2009 ProductionsPlayboy of the Western World - Written by: J. M. Synge
November 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, & 21, 2009
Rogers Black Box Theatre - 7:30pm - General Seating
"Playboy of the Western World" takes place in the early 1900's on the west coast of Ireland. J. M. Synge tells the stoy of a young man, Christy Mahon, running away from his farm claiming he killed his father. Despite his claim, the locals aren't too interested in condemning his immorality, they are consumed with vicariously enjoying his story. Theatre/Dance ISU is proud to welcome the Irish classic, "Playboy of the Western World" to the Rogers Black Box Theatre.
Children's Readers' Theatre - "Cootie Shots"A Fringe Benefits Book
December 7, 2009 (Featuring the ISU Youth Symphony)
Beverly B. Bistline Theatre - 7:30pm - Reserved Seating
"Cootie Shots" is a unique assortment of plays, songs and poems designed for young audiences. Created by Fringe Benefits, a coalition of theatre artists, youth, educators and parents, "Cootie Shots" provides a fun and constructive way to promote tolerance and celebrate diversity by presenting role models of many different races, cultures, classes, genders, abilities, religions, ages and appearances.
SPRING 2010 Productions
ISU Dance in Concert (I~Move) - various choreographers
February 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27, 2010
Rogers Black Box Theatre - 7:30pm - General Admission
I~Move, ISU's contemporary dance company, tests artistic boundaries with its modern choreography that includes live music, text, and athletic, avant-garde movement. This selective group will present an evening of thought-provoking and daring choreography by international guest artists and faculty members.
Street Scene (OPERA) - Music by: Kurt Weill - Lyrics by: Langston Hughes - Book by: Elmer Rice
A joint production with the Department of Music
April 9, 10, 12, 16, & 17, 2010
Bilyeu Theatre, Frazier Auditorium - 7:30pm - General Seating
"Street Scene" is a Pulitzer Prize winning drama with its daring plot, characters, and content. Considered one of Elmer Rice's most successful works, "Street Scene" critiques the negative effects of urban and industrial society on the average person. Praised for its innovative structure, multiple plots, and host of characters "Street Scene" examines different kinds of lower-middle class people living in New York City. This American Opera is able to caputre audiences around the world. Don't miss out as Theatre/Dance ISU and the Department of Music take you on a musical journey of New York City through the eyes of Elmer Rice.
NO LATE ENTRY PERMITTED * NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 6 ALLOWED * NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
IT'S A WRAP!
The Menaechmi - Written by: Plautus
October 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, & 10, 2009
Beverly B. Bistline Theatre - 7:30pm - Reserved Seating