The Revolt of the Beavers

by Oscar Saul and Louis Lantz
musically adapted by John-Stuart Fauquet and Pete Rydberg
Directed by Pete Rydberg
Musical direction by John-Stuart Fauquet

Hemsley Theatre

This year’s Theatre For Youth production transports young audiences to Beaverland, home of the hardworking beavers who are imprisoned by the evil Head Beaver. Through this new musical adaptation, young visitors to Beaverland learn about bullying, environmental stewardship, and teamwork as they support the Revolt of the Beavers!

Performance dates:  10/3, 9,10 at 7:30 pm, and 10/3, 10, 11 at 2 pm
(elementary school performance schedule available by calling box office)

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The Imaginary Invalid

by Moliere, adapted by Arrie Callahan
Directed by Patricia Boyette

Mitchell Theatre

Cough! Wheeze! Gasp! Argan, a miserly hypochondriac, wants his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor—for the free medical care. This new translation of Moliere’s farcical comedy pokes fun at the medical profession, family corruption, and absurdities in familial duty. Produced in the “Steampunk” aesthetic, a fantastical spin Victorian decadence and turn-of-the-century industrialization, this costume drama will delight through its combination of satiric commentary, physical farce, and stunning visuals.

Performance dates: 10/23,24,29,30,31 and 11/5,6,7 at 7:30 pm   and 11/1 at 2 pm
Pre-performance lecture:  10/29 at 6:30 pm     Post-performance discussion 11/5

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Blood Wedding

by Federico Garcia Lorca, adapted by Lillian Groag
Directed by Norma Saldivar

Hemsley Theatre

“Better dead with the blood drained away than alive with it rotting.” Passions run high in this visceral and brooding tragedy. Set in the Spanish countryside, Blood Wedding chronicles a tragic couple as they navigate social mores, economic hardship, and generational expectations, ultimately facing insurmountable odds in their desire to live and love.

Performance dates: 11/13,14,19,20,21, and 12/3,4,5 at 7:30 pm  and 11/22 at 2 pm
Pre-performance lecture:  11/19 at 6:30 pm    Post-performance discussion: 12/3

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Narukami- The Thunder God

adapted by James Brandon
Directed by David Furumoto

Mitchell Theatre

Rain has ceased, and the land is parched with drought. The Emperor calls on beautiful Princess Taema to break Narukami’s curse and return rainfall to the kingdom, but will Taema’s great beauty be able to overcome the spells of the  mystical hermit, Narukami? Complete with exquisite costuming, dance, comedy, and classic Kabuki performance, Narukami- Thunder God promises to be a feast for the senses.

Performance dates: 2/26, 27 and 3/ 4 5, 6, 11,12,13 at 7:30 pm and 3/7 at 2 pm
Pre-performance lecture: 3/4 at 6:30 pm    Post-performance discussion: 3/11

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The Lady from the Sea

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Pam Gems
Directed by Jeremy Thomas Poulsen

Hemsley Theatre

The stranger’s return was Ellida’s worst fear. After a mysterious lost love resurfaces, Ellida Wangel, a young wife in the midst of marital turmoil, struggles to act “of her own free will” when faced with the choice between her family and her heart.  Ibsen’s psychological drama explores the plight of nineteenth century women through Ellida’s difficult dilemma.

Performance dates: 3/19, 20,25,26,27 and 4/8,9,10 at 7:30 pm and 3/21 at 2 pm
Pre-performance lecture: 3/25 at 6:30 pm    Post-performance discussion: 4/8

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Into the Woods

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Pam Kriger
Musical Direction by Scott Foss

Mitchell Theatre

Join us on a journey to the dark side of Happily Ever After. UT closes its season with Sondheim’s popular fairy tale musical replete with dead giants, less-than-charming princes, and one particularly ambivalent witch.  Enjoy the exquisite score as favorite fairy tale characters learn “Nothing's all black, but then nothing's all white” when you venture Into the Woods.

Performance dates:  4/16,17,22,23,24,29,30 and 5/1 at 7:30 pm and 4/18, 25 at 2pm

Post-performance discussion: 4/29

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