2008-2009 Texas State Dept. of Theatre and Dance Season

(Due to renovations of the Theatre Center, fall productions will be in alternative venues.)

                                    Texas State Black and Latino Playwrights Conference

We received submissions from across the country for our 6th annual conference. The selected plays are rehearsed with the playwright, culminating in staged readings. Sept. 19 at 7:30, Sept. 20 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, Sept. 21 at 2 pm. in Rm. 209, Theatre Center, All seats $3

The Giver by Kim Dunbar

Directed by Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe

Sept. 19 at 7:30; Sept. 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Beastly Beauty by Paco Jose Madden

Directed by Jessica Burgess

Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Company
 Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
 Directed by Richard Sodders
Oct. 15-18, 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. at The Glade Theatre (on Moore St.)
 $10 general, $7 students

Sondheim’s ground-breaking musical comedy will be produced at Texas State’s beautiful outdoor Glade Theatre. Set in the 1970s, Company follows Robert, a 35-year-old bachelor who has been unable to commit to a long-term relationship, and his circle of married, once married, or soon-to-be married friends. Eventually, Bobby learns that relationships are not going to be perfect, but they are a necessary part of "Being Alive."  The terrific music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, winner of six Tony awards, an Academy Award, and the Pulitzer Prize.

For a review of the Texas State production of Company, click on the link below:

http://austinlivetheatre.blogspot.com/2008/10/company-texas-state-university-theatre.html

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The House of Blue Leaves

by John Guare
Directed by Jay Jennings
 Nov. 18-22 at 7:30 p.m, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.
At University Performing Arts Center (on Moore St.)
 $10 general, $7 students

Winner of the 1971 Drama Critics Award and an Obie Award for Best American play, The House of Blue Leaves is an outrageous comedy about Artie, a zoo keeper who dreams of becoming a famous songwriter. In this ode to the American Dream, Artie’s quest for fame and fortune is thwarted by Bananas, his crazy wife, Bunny, his overbearing girlfriend, and a menagerie of other zany characters. Come follow Artie as he discovers that what we want in life is not always the same as what we need.

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American College Theatre Festival Region VI Festival
Feb. 24-28; performance times vary
Texas State will be hosting the regional festival, which features approximately 7 productions and nearly 700 participants from 5 states
Mainstage, Theatre Center
(Details at Texas State ACTF)

 Macbeth

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Charles Ney
April 2-4, 7-9 at 7:30p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m.
Mainstage, Theatre Center
$10 general, $7 students

Near the site of a horrific battle, the evil sisters set in motion a course that leads to the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth seizes the crown, but the consequences of his actions cost him everything. Duncan’s sons exact their revenge on Macbeth as they battle the usurper whose decisions were inflamed by sorcery and witchraft. Along with Hamlet and Lear, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies.

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The World Goes 'Round

A Musical Revue by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Directed by Greg White
April 21-25 at 7:30p.m., April 26 at 2 p.m.
Mainstage, Theatre Center
$10 general, $7 students

We have re-launched our B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, and so join us for our first-ever spring musical revue. It will be an evening of memorable melodies as students perform a medley of musical favorites from some of Broadway’s greatest composers and lyricists. 

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University News Story

Foxtales by Charles Pascoe
Directed by Tracy Goodwin
April 28-30, May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m and May 3 at 2 p.m.
Mainstage, Theatre Center
All seats $5

This award-winning children’s musical tells the story of Sonny Fox and his efforts to learn about the world. As he meets other animals, he learns the importance of friendship and working together. Written by Texas State professor Charles Pascoe, Foxtales has been produced to wide acclaim at the International Children’s Festival in Virginia, on tour in St. Petersburg and Moscow, and it recently took first place at an international children’s theatre festival in Belgium.

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2008-2009 PSH Foundation Studio Theatre Season 

World premieres of new plays, written by Texas State graduate students, performed as a co-production with Austin theatre company, The Search Party

Mute Point, or Why Mice Live in Holes

by Michael Pape
Directed by Charles Ney
 Sept. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
            The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Rd., Austin, Texas

      During a spring thunderstorm an obsessed arrowhead collector finds a mysterious artifact in the Texas Hill Country. What he uncovered is much more than he bargained for and threatens to unravel everything he holds dear. Mute Point, or Why Mice Live in Holes is a tragedy about our connection to the land, and to each other.

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House of Several Stories

by John Boulanger
 Directed by Jeremy Torres
Oct. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving isn’t what it used to be in this absurdist comedy about a dysfunctional family and their unusual guests. House of Several Stories is about how stories (whether true, false, or borrowed) help us fill the vacuums in our lives caused by death, loss, and dysfunction.

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For more information, please call the Search Party Box Office at 512-796-3429

2008-2009 Dance Concerts

Opening Door Dance Theatre
Oct. 23 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Evans Auditorium. 
$10 general/$5 Students (cash only)
Opening Door Dance Theatre was founded in 1984-1985. The company presents annual professional dance concerts featuring the choreography of Texas State Dance faculty, alumni, and guest artists.

Choreographers' Showcase Fall 2008
Nov. 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: matinee at 2 p.m
Jowers Studio 178
$5 at door (cash only)
This concert features the choreography of students enrolled in “Advanced Choreography.” Also included is faculty choreography set on the “Performance Workshop” class.

Dancers in Flight
Feb. 12 &13  at 7:30 p.m.
Evans Auditorium
$5 at door (cash only)
An eclectic mix of Choreography and performance by TX State's Orchesis Dance Company.  Special Guest Artist choreography will also be showcased.

Side Show
March 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Jowers Studio 178
$5 at door (cash only)
A multi-media, highly entertaining mix of dance and performance genres presented by students, alumni, and guests of the Texas State Dance Division.

Choreographers' Showcase Spring 2009
April 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.
April 24 matinee at 2 p.m
Jowers Studio 178
$5 at door (cash only)
This concert features the choreography of students enrolled in “Advanced Choreography.”

For more information: 512-245-2949