Production Season
Now Announcing ...The Department of Theatre Arts is pleased to announce the production season for 2009-2010! The Way of the World By William Congreve Callahan Theatre October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8pm October 18 and 25 at 2pm Restoration Comedy at its most clever and most feminist! Written when women were first allowed onto the British stage in the late 17th century, this classic farce is a celebration of romance and style. The play is based around the two lovers Mirabell and Millamant. In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a bitter lady who hates Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilful, to marry. This and other intrigues abound in this costume lovers’ delight!
Side by Side by Sondheim By Stephen Sondheim Studio 48 November 12, 14, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm November 15 at 2pm A musical revue featuring the songs of prolific Broadway and film composer Stephen Sondheim. Nominated for the Best Musical Tony Award in 1977, songs include “Send in the Clowns” (A Little Night Music), “Being Alive ” (Company), and “You Gotta Have a Gimmick” (Gyspy), among others. The sophistication, wit, insight, heart and genius of Broadway’s most innovative and influential artist is at the center of this tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
Kindertransport by Diane Samuels Studio 48 February 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm February 21 and 28 at 2pm The poignant story of Eva Schlesinger who, in 1938, was put aboard a train with other Jewish children and evacuated from Nazi Germany in a little-known rescue operation called the kindertransport. She is taken in and raised by an English woman. Torn between her German heritage and her desire to wipe the kindertransport experience from her memory, Eva tries to become "English" herself. Based upon autobiographic accounts from kindertransport children, this play focuses on Eva at four points in her life. We are witness to the rainbow of emotions encountered by Eva as she tries to deal with her families and herself while burdened by the painful past which was chosen for her.
The Rocky Horror Show By Richard O'Brien Callahan Theatre April 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8pm April 18 and 25 at 2pm On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut young people, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, run into trouble and seek help at the freaky Frankenstein mansion. However, little did they know that the mansion is inhabited by alien transsexuals from the planet Transylvania and Dr. Frank N Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments. A musical tale of creation, love, hate, adventure, and, most of all, sex. Songs include “The Time Warp”, “Sweet Transvestite” and “Toucha Toucha Toucha Touch Me”.
For tickets, contact the Arts Center Box Office. For questions, contact the Department of Theatre Arts.
Complimentary Tickets Every Nazareth student receives one complimentary ticket to each Nazareth Theatre Arts Department production (as well as each Arts Center subscription event). Also, each student working on a production receives two additional complimentary tickets. (The student must be officially enrolled in a production lab.)
Production The Department of Theatre Arts presents four major productions each year: Each season is selected to make available enough roles for the student pool of actors. There is an attempt to present a variety of theatrical styles, from realism to period productions, during a student's four-year term of study. Every season the department stages a number of outstanding shows, including two musicals and at least one "classic" theatre piece.
Play Selection The season is chosen by the Play Selection Committee in the preceding year. This committee consists of the Department of Theatre Arts faculty and one student elected by the Theatre Arts majors.
Auditions Auditions are open to all Nazareth students
Recent Productions Recent productions have included Cabaret, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Shape of Things, and Where's Charley?.
Student Positions In Production Students may participate in productions (as either a crew head of an area or as a crew member). Students register for production labs (1 credit) which are entered on their transcripts. Acting: roles assigned through auditioning (director assigned) Technical:
Management:
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Student Productions Students may direct short plays in their junior and senior years if they
have had sufficient training, have proven their ability, and have demonstrated seriousness
of purpose. Their projects must be approved by the department, which will make A limited budget will be available. Limited access to scenic elements, lights, and costumes is also available. These productions should be planned with only minimal support in mind, with emphasis on performance - not production. Timing of such events must also be approved by the department. Rooms and other resources are more readily available at some times than at others. Students who wish to gain approval of a project will submit a proposal to the department outlining the project, its purpose, scope, and any other pertinent data. |
Consideration of applications for the following positions depends on
previous experience within departmental productions and a highly demonstrated degree of
responsibility. Please click on the position to read the requirements and guidelines for:
decisions
based on each student's record.