Theatre Events and Productions
Washburn Theatre Day
Date: Fri 09/27/24 8:00AM - 2:30PMLocation: Neese Gray Theatre in Garvey Hall
Workshops for HS students and see the matinee of Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Lauren Gunderson.
Exit, Pursued by a Bear
Location: Neese Gray Theatre
By Lauren Gunderson
A revenge comedy where a woman turns the tables on her abusive partner. Kyle is the reason many women choose the bear. Should Nan and her besties encourage the local bears to eat her abusive husband? Can she escape him if not? The BFFs consult Shakespeare for revenge advice because "it's classical."
Sept. 27: matinee 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28: 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 4 & 5: 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: 2 p.m.
Carrie: the musical
Location: Neese Gray Theatre
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
On the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel Carrie, this musical follows the horror of bullying, abuse and revenge. Scary stuff---opening on Halloween!
Oct. 31: 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9: 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 10: 2 p.m.
Directing Scene Performances
Date: Wed 12/04/24 7:00PM - 8:30PMLocation: Neese Gray Theatre
Each student in TH401 Analysis and Directing will produce a 10-15 minute scene.
Fall Showcase
Date: Fri 12/06/24 3:00PM - 4:00PMLocation: Neese Gray Theatre
A showcase of scenes, dances, and performance pieces from the semester in theatre courses.
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes)
Location: Neese Gray Theatre
By Greg Allen
In this experimental piece first created by the neo-futurists, the cast will perform 30 plays in 60 minutes, chosen at random from audience interaction.
Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28: 7:30 p.m.
March 1: 7:30 p.m.
March 2: 2 p.m.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Location: Neese Gray Theatre
By Oscar Wilde
"A trivial comedy for serious people": this classic by Oscar Wilde takes you on an eloquent and witty journey through the town and country!
April 25, 26: 7:30 p.m.
May 1, 2, 3: 7:30 p.m.
May 4: 2 p.m.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre
Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu
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