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Productions

• The Mousetrap

  by Agatha Christie
  Directed by Peter Spearman

  When a group of strangers becomes snowbound in a remote countryside guesthouse, a chilling murder sets off a race against time to unmask the culprit. With each guest harboring secrets of their own, suspicion runs high, and everyone is a suspect in this masterfully crafted mystery. One by one, they reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve the mystery for yourself? Join us for this classic from the Queen of Crime! Recommended for all ages.

  • September 26-October 1, 2025
  • Emmett Robinson Theatre
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• The Ripple The Wave That Carried Me Home

  by Christina Anderson
  Directed by Genese Gee-Schmidtke

  When Janice is pressed to return to her hometown and speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she has to reconcile with the childhood she’s tried to distance herself from and forget — one defined by her parents’ political activism and fight for the integration of their local swimming pools. the ripple, the wave that carried me home is a poignant, transporting, and quietly subversive story of justice, legacy, and forgiveness. Recommended for ages 16+ (Content advisory: profanity; themes and references to violence, racism, and sexual assault)

  • October 2-3, 2025
  • Chapel Theatre
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• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

  Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz
  Book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner; additional dialogue by Michael Mayer; additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa
  Directed by Laura Turner

  Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Recommended for all ages.

  • November 6-13, 2025
  • Simons Center Black Box Theatre
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• Across the Horizon

  Faculty- and guest artist-choreographed dance concert
  Artistic Director: Kristin Alexander

  The horizon marks the meeting point of earth and sky—a natural line that shapes our sense of perspective. In art, it guides the viewer’s eye; in dance, it invites us to imagine what lies beyond. Across the Horizon features choreography by faculty and guest artists in a dance concert that explores the spaces just out of sight, challenging perceptions and reaching toward the unknown. Recommended for all ages.

  • November 22-23, 2025
  • Sottile Theatre
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• The Pages Festival

  A celebration of original student-written plays
  Directed by Michael Smallwood

  The Pages Festival returns! The Department of Theatre and Dance has a long-standing tradition of training and showcasing student playwrights. The Pages Festival will feature new works written by student playwrights and performed by a cast of student actors. Recommended for ages 14+ (Content advisory: may contain profanity and adult themes)

  • January 23-26, 2026
  • Emmett Robinson Theatre
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• Romeo and Juliet

  by William Shakespeare
  Directed by Evan Parry

  Rival families, star-crossed lovers, and deadly duels are intertwined in one of Shakespeare’s best-known and well-loved tragedies. Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of hope and heartbreak. Recommended for ages 12+ (Content advisory: contains depictions of violence)

  • February 19-26, 2026
  • Simons Center Black Box Theatre
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• Who We Are

  Student-choreographed dance concert
  Artistic Director: Gretchen McLaine

  Who We Are is a compelling showcase of original student choreography that delves into the ongoing journey of identity—how we see ourselves, how we are seen by others, and how we shape our place in the world. Through movement, these emerging artists explore the complex intersections of the personal and professional, the intimate and the external. Each piece offers a distinct perspective, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences that define who we are—and who we are becoming. Recommended for all ages.

  • March 20-25, 2026
  • Simons Center Black Box Theatre
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• A Chorus Line

  Conceived by Michael Bennett; book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante; music by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Edward Kleban
  Directed by Todd McNerney

  On an empty stage, seventeen performers are put through their paces in the final, gruelling audition for a new Broadway musical. Only eight will make the cut. Ambition, talent, and passion take center stage in this Pulitzer Prize-winning show business classic for anyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. First premiered in 1975, A Chorus Line is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Recommended for ages 14+ (Content advisory: contains profanity and adult themes)

  • April 10-15, 2026
  • Emmett Robinson Theatre
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