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2020-2021 Theatre Season

 

Spring 2021

 

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI: A RADIO PLAY

Adapted and directed by Sarah Bussard `24
Based on the short story by O. Henry

 

The classic Christmas short story of the penury and generosity of a young couple, to be released as an audio recording.

 

Audition forms and sides available here.

 

 

 

SIX TRAGEDIES

By Anya Klumpenhower `24 and Isabelle Torokwa `24

 

A parody of the musical SIX, with six of Shakespeare’s tragic heroines comparing notes

 

Audition information available here.

 

 

 

Audition notices and information about other spring semester projects will be posted as they become available.

 

 

 

 

Fall 2020

 

EVERYMAN

Written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Based on a translation by George Sterling with Richard Ordynski
Directed by Prof. Camille Hallstrom

 

God sends Death to summon the rich bon vivant Everyman who is then abandoned by his friends, his wealth and his lover. This play is adapted from several medieval morality plays, including the play of the same name. It will be filmed and released over the internet.

 

 

 

UNTITLED DOCUMENTARY

 

The department will be producing a documentary about the rehearsal period of The Sound of Music production that was canceled in March 2019. It will include interviews with cast and crew members as well as archival footage to honor the work that was done. It will be released over the internet.

 

Cara Smole

What Do You Most Enjoy about Your Major?
"I absolutely love my professors. I spend a lot of time with them from classes to rehearsals, which results in more of a mentor relationship. I think I have cried with all of them. That is one of the perks of a smaller department."
 - theatre major Cara Smole '22

Jon Schimpf

Which Professor Has Most Impacted Your Thinking?
"Professor Hallstrom has taught me so much and has challenged the way that I view art and theatre. In Christian circles, art can often seem like an ostracizing activity, but Professor Hallstrom has shown me that art and theatre are not only ways we can worship the Lord, but they are also ways to minister to non-believers. By telling stories that teach biblical virtues in beautiful and thought-provoking ways, art and theatre can minister in ways that other forms of ministry may not be able to."
 - theatre major Jon Schimpf '23