2006 - 2007 Season
Night of The Iguana by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Michael CostelloOct. 3-7 at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m.
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In Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams reveals the fragility of the human psyche, creating a provocative and lyrical portrait of one man’s journey into the ‘dark night of the soul’. In an isolated region of 1940s Mexico , T. Lawrence Shannon, a defrocked Episcopal minister, is about to lose what little grasp he has on reality. Emotionally fractured, living on lies, and pursued by personal demons, Shannon arrives at the Costa Verde Hotel in a heated frenzy, looking for sanctuary. Here, in this haven of lost souls, Tennessee Williams brings together four disparate people: Shannon and three compelling women. Two of them will certainly hasten his descent, while the third may hold the key to his salvation. A moving, thought provoking, and intriguing tale, Night of the Iguana is considered Tennessee Williams last great play. This is a chance to see the work of one of America ’s greatest playwrights.
The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Jay Jennings
Nov. 7-11 and 14-18 All shows at 7:30 p.m.
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This campy, cult classic immortalized on film is even more enjoyable in a live performance. Join Brad and Janet as they stumble into the strange world of the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter , that sweet transvestite who is cooking up his latest creation, Rocky. With memorable songs and dances, Rocky Horror is an audience-participation musical that pays kitschy homage to 1950s sci-fi B-movies with a winking nod at the sexual revolution. For mature audiences.
Move Over Mrs. Markham by Ray Cooney and John Chapman
Directed by Richard Sodders
Feb. 20-24 at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Feb. 25 at 2:00 p.m.
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This hilarious, zany free-for-all British sex farce will have you rolling in the aisle. Since the Markhams plan to go out for the evening, Mr. Markham’s publishing partner decides he should rendezvous with his lover in the Markham ’s flat. The publisher’s wife makes the same decision for her lover, as does the Markham ’s Interior Decorator. The Markhams end up not leaving home and a straight-laced writer of children’s books arrives unexpectedly looking for a new publisher. The Markhams find themselves trying to hide all of the amorous goings-on while frantically attempting to sign the well-known writer to a big publishing contract. During the course of the action, the Markham’s marriage is almost destroyed, identities of characters are mistaken, the wrong people end up together, and all the doors will be opened and shut multiple times (all good farces do). This audience pleaser has been called: “A riot. The laughter hit of the year” (The People) “A slick, frantic riot of an evening.” (Daily Sketch)
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Directed by Charles Ney
April 13-14 and 17-21 at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Apr. 15 and 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Matchmaking and verbal fireworks take centerstage in William Shakespeare's lively comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Set in Messina , the plot centers around two pairs of would-be-lovers. When Hero and Claudio become betrothed, their sparring friends, Beatrice and Benedick, swear never to fall in love. But during preparations for the wedding, Claudio and Hero plot to bring their friends together by making each believe the other is secretly in love with them. The playful mood darkens as a false accusation sets friend against friend. This skillful layering of serious and comic elements makes Much Ado About Nothing one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays.
Studio Season
Directed by Amanda Gass
Oct. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m.
An intriguing portrayal of the decay of a nuclear family and its unusual connections with the Kennedy assassination, Frame 312 (a reference to a frame supposedly removed from the Zapruder film) delves deep in to the past and present of a former Life magazine employee whose life was turned upside-down by the tragic events of November 22, 1963.
Rashomon by Fay and Michael Kanin
Based on stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Directed by Jiraporn “Kelly” Vuthikarn
Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 29 at 2:00 p.m.
A samurai has been killed and his wife raped by a notorious bandit. At the trial, both the participants as well as eye witnesses offer different versions as to what happened during the course of the crime. Who is telling the truth, and what really happened? Rashomon is a classic Japanese tale about perspective, greed, and savagery that explores different degrees of truth in human behavior.
Dance Season
Fri. and Sat. (Oct. 13 & 14); 7:30PM
Evans Auditorium
$10 general, $5 students; cash only
This year's concert features the choreography of distinguished Texas State Alumni: Emily Boyd, Carissa Armstrong, Katri Shaller, Kaysie Seitz-Brown, and LeAnne Stedman.
Choreographers’ Showcase
Th. and Fri. (Nov. 16 & 17); 7:30PM
Friday (11/17) matinee at 2PM
Jowers Studio 178
$5 at door, cash only
This concert features the choreography of students enrolled in the “Advanced Choreography” course. Also included is faculty choreography set on the “Performance Workshop” class.
Dancers in Flight
Fri. and Sat. (February 16 & 17); 7:30PM
Evans Auditorium
$5 students; cash only
This concert features the choreography and performance of Orchesis Dance Company, the student dance organization within the Department of Theatre & Dance. Faculty and guest artist choreography are also featured.
Choreographers’ Showcase
Th. and Fri. (April 19 & 20); 7:30PM
Friday (4/20) matinee at 2PM
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.