JMU SCHOOL OF THEATRE
AND DANCE

Spring 2013 Masterpiece Season


PURCHASE TICKETS  

SPRING AWAKENING

Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Dr. Terry Brino-Dean
Musical Direction by Kate Arecchi
February 19th-23rd   8 p.m.
February 23rd-24th  3 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
Tickets: $18 Adults/$16 Fac, Staff, Snr/$13 Students

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Adapted from Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears and exhilaration of the teenage years, Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget.

Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

  Mature language, sexual content, violence, partial nudity. Parental/audience discretion advised.

 

CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT
New Voices in Dance
March 21st-23rd   8 p.m.
March 24th  2 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
Tickets:  $14 Adults/ $13 Fac, Staff, Snr. /$11 Students

We are proud to present excellent and
diverse student work in this annual concert. 
In addition, the evening will include new
work by dance faculty member Cynthia Thompson as well as guest
choreographer, Julio Agustin Matos Jr.

 

ROMEO AND JULIET
by William Shakespeare
April 23rd-27th  8 p.m.
April 28th  2 p.m.
April 26 10a.m
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Mainstage Theatre
Tickets:  $14 Adults/ $13 Fac, Staff, Snr. /$11 Students

One of the greatest love stories ever told, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy about star-crossed lovers in the midst of a violent family feud has been entertaining audiences for over 400 years.  Romeo and Juliet speaks to every age and every generation in a new way. Contains sexual content and violence.

STUDIO THEATRE PRODUCTIONS,
SPRING 2013


Since these are student produced productions, they tend to explore a wide range of issues and material. The productions are thus usually intended for mature audiences only .


SYLVIA
by A.R. Gurney
Sylvia is a comedy that tells the story of a middle-aged married couple, Greg and Kate, as Greg faces a mid-life crisis. While Greg's job no longer seems real to him, Kate is looking for new opportunities in her career as a junior high school English teacher. In order to cope with the frustrations of his job, Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, a perky mixture between a lab and a poodle (played by a human) by the name of Sylvia. However, Kate does not approve of Sylvia or Greg's relationship with her. Greg and Kate's marriage begins to fall apart and the couple is forced to deal with the issues of moving on to the next phase of their life through compromise. “Sylvia” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Contains adult language, mature themes, and sexual content

February 5th -9th 8 p.m.
February 9th 2 p.m.
Tickets: $6

 

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
By Rajiv Joseph
Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Gruesome Playground Injuries charts the intersection of two lives using scars, wounds, and calamity as the mile markers to explore why people hurt themselves to gain another’s love. “Gruesome Playground Injuries” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Contains adult language, sexual content, and partial nudity
February 22nd-27th 8 p.m.
Tickets: $6

 

THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager
This musical disco dances its way through the relationship of neurotic composer Vernon and wacky lyricist Sonia, modeled after the real-life relationship between Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager. In a clear case of opposites attract, they become not only songwriting partners but also fall in love. Until they can figure out how to work together, they find themselves in some hilarious situations. Filled with not only catchy up-tempo disco songs but also soulful, reflective ballads, the score takes you on just as crazy a ride as Sonia and Vernon! “They’re Playing Our Song (Neil Simon/Marvin Hamlisch)” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Contains adult language and themes
March 19th-23rd 8 p.m.
March 23th 2 p.m.
Tickets: $8

 

The 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederland, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical set in the Putnam Valley Middle School, concerning six pubescent contestants and the three (un) qualified adults that proctor them. All of the contestants compete for the title, with one proud winner left standing at the final curtain. Coming from all walks of life and social backgrounds, these six charmingly awkward contestants learn what friendship really means and that victory has more than just one definition.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Contains adult language and themes
April 9th-13th 8 p.m.
April 13th 2 p.m.
Tickets: $8

 

DIRECTORS’ FESTIVAL
A festival of ten-minute plays directed by JMU Theatre students.
Contains adult language and themes.
April 20th @ 2pm and 8pm
April 21st @ 2pm


Tickets: $4

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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This page was last updated 2/26/2013

 

JMU SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE
2012/2013 Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre Season


Senior Dance Concert
February 7-9  8 p.m.
Earlynn  J. Miller Dance Theatre
Come and help us celebrate the talents of the Dance Program seniors as they showcase their exceptional work in this annual concert!
Tickets:  $10 Adults/ $6 Students
 
 
Spring Student Dance Concert
April 17-20  8 p.m.
Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre
Always an audience favorite, this showcase of new choreography offers an opportunity to see the work of the Dance Program’s talented young artists including the Associate Dance Ensemble in our state-of-the-art dance theatre.
Tickets:  $10 Adults/ $6 Students
 
 
Spring Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre Showcase
April 29  7 p.m.
Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre
Please join us for this informal showing of works by dance majors hosted by the Contemporary Dance Ensemble.
Admission is free!
 

DANCE PROGRAM RESIDENCIES
The following artists will share their diverse talents by choreographing on the ensembles, performing and teaching within the School of Theatre and Dance:
 
 
West Virginia Dance Company
January 9th -12th
performance on Saturday January 12th @ 8 p.m.
Mainstage
Tickets: TBD
 
 
 
Other residencies:
 
Julio Matos   January
Sarah Burke   January
Scott Putnam   February