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Escobar's Hippo
October 3–5, 9–12
By Franky D Gonzalez
A Colombian town along the Magdalena River plunges into chaos after a flatulent, destructive, easily offended, and adventurous hippo comes to town and wreaks havoc. The crisis worsens when people begin transforming into hippos themselves causing, not only chaos, but the beginnings of a revolution where humans are trampled by these new Hipposapiens. This play explores through absurdity and comedy the very serious and deadly consequences that come with the surrendering of humanity in favor of bestial urges and self-gratification. Escobar’s Hippo is produced by special arrangement with THE GERSH AGENCY, 41 Madison
Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10010
The Haunting of Hannon XIII: The Devil's Chord
October 18 & 19, Hannon Library
For our thirteenth annual haunting of Hannon Library, it seems the Special Collections played the forbidden Thirteenth Symphony (the so-called "Sinister Symphony" containing the devil's chord). A portal has been opened, and haunting strains of diabolical music are heard from every floor, in every room. From the legend of the crossroads to the danse macabre, sinister and disturbing discord and rhymes now overflow the library. Those who make it all the way through will be forever changed, because everyone knows the devil has the best music.
Urinetown the Musical
October 31–November 2, 6–9
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Urinetown is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Staged Reading
December 4–7
Information coming soon!
The Importance of Being Earnest
February 13-15, 19-22
By Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest tells the story of two young gentlemen in London, who each live a double life, creating elaborate deceptions to find some balance in their lives. John Worthing escapes the burdens of responsibility to have an exciting life in the city, pretending to be his fictitious younger brother Ernest. Algernon Moncrieff, meanwhile, has invented a convenient invalid, Bunbury, whom he uses as an excuse to gallivant off to the country whenever he pleases. Oscar Wilde's brilliant comedy captures with wit and charm the absurdity and delight of the Victorian Age while capturing the struggle of passionate lovers trying to conform to expectations and, in the most roundabout and delightfully funny way possible, love who they wish and live how they want.
Sweat
March 20 - 22, March 26 - 29
by Lynn Nottage
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.
New Works Festival
April 28 - May 1
Our annual presentation of new student writing. Directed, designed, and performed by our talented students. Come see the stars of tomorrow... today!