Ticket Office
Upcoming performances
Dido and Aeneas, April 19 and 21
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas is based on Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid and the opera is often said to be the birth of the English Opera art form back when the work premiered in 1689. Dido and Aeneas touches on the idea of fate and the conflict between making an active choice to fall in love vs. the idea of star-crossed lovers of fate ‘making’ you fall in love. In this case, fate intervenes to separate Dido and Aeneas, but the work really investigates how much this is a choice – to follow fate or determine your own future. It remains important to this day dealing with themes and conflict between love and duty.
The character of Dido, abandoned and betrayed, can be interpreted as representing the consequences of political decisions on individuals. Her tragic end may symbolize the personal toll of political actions and the impact of power dynamics on individuals and communities. This may be seen through the lense of climate change, ongoing humanitarian crises, or indeed most any modern example of tragic duty. However, at its core it remains a beautiful tragic love story of star crossed lovers which we are excited to bring to life again.
Directed by Dr, Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera.
Tickets are $14 for general public, $12 for seniors, $10 for employees, and children, free for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students.
OpreX Presents - Opera Scenes, April 20
OperX will perform a wonderful evening of scenes from operas and musical theatre. Prepared under the always exciting direction of Patrick McNally this scenes program will tug at your heart and embrace your soul!
Tickets are $14 for general public, $12 for seniors, $10 for employees, and children, free for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students.
Private Lives, April 25-28
'Private Lives' a comedy written in 1930 by No?l Coward, follows a divorced couple that happen to honeymoon at the same hotel with their new spouses. They seemed to never fall out of love.
Directed by Grey White '24.
Tickets are $10; or $7 for seniors; free for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students; $5 for faculty and staff, students and children.
Our Country's Good, May 9-12
Set against the backdrop of Australia's penal colony in the late 18th century, this thought-provoking drama is a poignant examination of the redemptive power of theatre. As the struggling colony grapples with issues of justice and rehabilitation, a group of convicts and British officers embark on an audacious project: to stage a play that will not only entertain but also enlighten and lift their spirits. Amid the harsh realities of their existence, the production becomes a beacon of hope, revealing the shared humanity that transcends societal divisions.
Through the exploration of the relationships between captives and captors, Our Country's Good masterfully navigates themes of oppression, self-discovery, and the unifying force of art, underscoring the enduring truth that even in the harshest of circumstances, the spark of creativity can illuminate the path to redemption.
Directed by Jeff Coussens, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ professor of theatre arts.
Tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for seniors, $10 for employees, students and children, free for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students.
Chef Joseph Yoon, Edible Insect Ambassador, May 13
Chef Joseph Yoon, world renowned chef and "thought leader" in entomophagy, or eating insects, will share the science of insects with the sustainability and health aspects of eating insects.
There will be an opportunity to eat food prepared by Chef Yoon that will include insect ingredients.
Learn more about Chef Joseph Yoon here.
Tickets are $5 for the general public; free for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students and staff.
Dance Co. Spring 2024 Performance, May 18
Come see Dance Co. showcase their talents in their spring performance.
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