Manuscript
by Paul Grellong
Directed by Peter Savage
September 23rd - 26th at 7:30pm
September 27th at 3pm Matinee
Hoey Auditorium
Revenge is a dish best served bitter. When three ambitious college freshman come into possession of an unpublished manuscript that will guarantee success, their quest for fame and fortune leads to manipulation and vengeance. A hip new, dark comedy that unfolds on the stage with lighting speed, Manuscript is a classic tale of deceit and revenge proving you are only as good as your word.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Claire Eye
October 29th - 31st at 7:30pm
November 1st a 3pm Matinee
Fine and Performing Arts Center
"I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was."
The course of true love never did run smooth," as the classic tale of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" brings potions, magic and mishap to life against the backdrop of the mountains of Appalachia. Young lovers share the stage with mischievous fairies to the tune of country and bluegrass music in the Smokies in this delightful retelling of Shakespeare's fantastical comedy.
A Chorus Line
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlish
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Directed by Charlotte D'Amboise
March 18th - 20th at 7:30pm
March 21st a 3pm Matinee
Fine and Performing Arts Center
One of Broadways longest running shows! Winner of 9 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards, 3 Obie Awards for Actress, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It is a must see!
A Chorus Line is the story of an audition for a Broadway musical. The professions that are represented by each of these wonderfully written characters capture the essence of the drive and determination of the "performer" and the never ending task of trying to land the job. Memorable musical numbers include: At the Ballet, Dance; Ten; Looks; Three, The Music and the Mirror, What I Did for Love, and One (Singular Sensation).
Natural Selection
by Eric Coble
Directed by D.V. Caitlyn
April 21st - 24th at 7:30pm
April 25th a 3pm Matinee
Hoey Auditorium
Sometime in the future, technology has risen as the highest ruler and the Culture Fiesta Theme Park has found that the Native American Pavilion needs to restock their supply of Native Americans. The curator, Henry Carson must venture into the wastelands of North America to find a genuine Indian. Will Henry be successful? Will his wife's blogging deter him? Will his son's virtual school needs come first? Will Henry even notice that the world is slipping towards apocalypse?
A Moveable Feast - Spring Dance Concert
April 30th, 2009 at 7:30pm in The Fine and Performing Arts Center
Every spring our Stage and Screen students, and faculty join together to bring you an evening of dance. The Dance Concert has become one of our most popular additions to the season subscription. Be sure to add it to your order.
Don't forget to add to your calendar our theatre with a cause show this year:
On The Home Front
Written & Adapted by Don Connelly
Directed by Steve Carlisle
Musical Direction by Dr. Bruce Frazier
November 11th, at 7:30pm
Fine and Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $5. Advanced purchase is highly recommended.
From the faculty and professionals who brought you the sold out 70th Anniversary Edition of War of the Worlds comes another trip back in time 65 years to November 1944. It was thousands of Armed Forces Radio Service broadcasts that kept G.I.s entertained and in touch with "back home" during WWII. Command Performance U.S.A. was the most popular weekly show featuring comedy, music, and the biggest stars in radio and Hollywood. Few Americans in the states have ever heard one of these great Armed Forces Radio Service broadcasts. Join us November 11th as we recreate a live Command Performance radio show on Veteran's Day to honor all G.I.s All proceeds will go toward student scholarships.
For any information about our shows or season feel free to call the Stage and Screen Department at 828-227-7491 or for information on how to purchase individual tickets or season subscriptions call the box office at 828-227-2479. You may also go to theatretickets.wcu.edu.