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What are a Brazilian comedian-turned-maid, a doctor and her surgeon husband, a sister who loves to clean, and an unexpected lover all doing in the same house? They’re having a slightly surreal experience of community, comedy, and love. Scenic design is by Robert Klingelhoefer, costume design by MFA student Cody Lorich, and lighting and sound design by Alan McEwen. The cast features Kristen Aviles, Amber Gonzalez, Monica Hanigan, Willa McWhoter, and Glenn Muir.
Meld classic Shakespearean poetry with the musical genius of Cole Porter and what do you get? A witty and beloved play within a play that’s full of unexpected twists, rekindled love affairs, wacky antics, exciting musical numbers and a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Director and assistant professor of musical theatre Bryce Britton is excited to work on the show, given his passion for musical theatre and Shakespearean text.
There are two new Londoners in town, and something isn’t quite as it seems. Wilder and Ludwig bring this bawdy 18th century restoration comedy to life with a quick-witted modern twist. Join our lovers, adventurers and villains in their world of fast paced comedy, disguise, subterfuge and the power of true love. Costume designer Lauren Brennan, lighting designer Josh Williamson and set designer Robert Klingelhoefer have also included modern nuances into their designs that will surprise and delight the audience. Listen for the blend of modern music with classic harpsicord in the design and music composition by Alan McEwen and Mark Benincosa.
Dance Now! gives students in WVU’s dance program the opportunity
to see their own works receive a full staging, to collaborate with
guest choreographers, and to experience the work of guest ensembles.
In addition to their fellow dancers, Kaddar noted that the students
also get the opportunity to work with a team of designers to create
a fully realized stage performance, enhancing the professional experience
for them.
Travel back to 1915 with the simple story of love between Horace Robedeaux and Elizabeth Vaughn. “Courtship” and “Valentine’s Day” are one-act plays from Horton Foote’s The Orphans’ Home Cycle that deal with loss, connection to family, and the uncertainty and excitement of falling in love. “Courtship” and “Valentine’s Day” examines love from a time period when being upfront with your feelings and emotions was not socially acceptable. Young lovers would court each other, oftentimes under the scrutiny of the family and the community to make sure proper decorum was being followed. These one-acts bring the audience back to a time when security and family connection took precedence over the emotional and physical attraction.
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