{"id":151008,"date":"2024-06-11T10:48:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=151008"},"modified":"2024-06-11T10:48:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:48:57","slug":"dayton-daily-news-wright-state-theatre-plans-our-town-carrie-and-more-for-2024-25-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2024\/06\/11\/dayton-daily-news-wright-state-theatre-plans-our-town-carrie-and-more-for-2024-25-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Dayton Daily News: Wright State Theatre plans \u2018Our Town,\u2019 \u2018Carrie\u2019 and more for 2024-25 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wright State University Theatre and Dance\u2019s 2024-2025 season will be comprised of timeless drama, hilarious comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a season which features stories of rising independence, tragic consequences, love, and secretive trickery, audiences will experience one of our most eclectic and varied seasons in recent history,\u201d organizers said in a press release.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Town\u201d<\/strong>
\nSept. 27-Oct. 7, 2024<\/strong>
\nFestival Playhouse<\/strong>
\nDirector: Artistic Director Marya Spring Cordes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thornton Wilder\u2019s deeply moving and thought-provoking play about life in Grover\u2019s Corners holds a mirror to all of humanity.<\/p>\n

\u201cCarrie: The Musical\u201d<\/strong>
\nOct. 31-Nov. 17, 2024<\/strong>
\nFestival Playhouse<\/strong>
\nDirector: Jamie Cordes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspired by the Stephen King novel of the same name and featuring music direction by Matt Ebright, this musical about teens and terror features music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (\u201dFame\u201d), lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (\u201dFame,\u201d \u201cFootloose\u201d), and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, screenwriter of the film. Cordes serves as a WSU senior lecturer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Apple Tree\u201d<\/strong>
\nNov. 15-24, 2024<\/strong>
\nHerbst Studio Theatre<\/strong>
\nGuest director\/choreographer: Leslie Goddard-Baum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Composer Jerry Bock and lyricist Sheldon Harnick, the songwriting team behind \u201cFiddler on the Roof\u201d and \u201cShe Loves Me,\u201d wrote this witty, tuneful, and charming 1966 show comprised of three musical miniatures: \u201cThe Diary of Adam and Eve\u201d, \u201cThe Lady or the Tiger?\u201d and \u201cPassionella.\u201d Goddard-Baum notably appeared on Broadway in \u201cHairspray,\u201d and Wright State\u2019s resident music director Wade Russo will provide music direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuch Ado About Nothing\u201d<\/strong>
\nFeb. 14-23, 2025<\/strong>
\nFestival Playhouse<\/strong>
\nDirector: Josh Aaron McCabe<\/strong><\/p>\n

William Shakespeare\u2019s comedic romp revels in mistaken identity, witty banter and romance. McCabe serves as Head of Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Program.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody\u201d<\/strong>
\nFeb. 21-March 2, 2025<\/strong>
\nHerbst Studio Theatre<\/strong>
\nGuest director: Gregory Mallios<\/strong><\/p>\n

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins\u2019 modern adaptation on \u201cEveryman,\u201d a 15th century morality play, centers on the meaning of living. At each performance the actors\u2019 roles are selected by lottery, requiring each actor to know and perform all the roles. Mallios, a WSU alum, is an adjunct instructor.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlice By Heart\u201d<\/strong>
\nMarch 14-30, 2025<\/strong>
\nFestival Playhouse<\/strong>
\nDirector\/choreographer: Greg Hellems<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll\u2019s \u201cAlice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland\u201d is from Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning songwriting team behind \u201cSpring Awakening.\u201d Co-written by Jessie Nelson (\u201dWaitress\u201d), the show \u201ccelebrates the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.\u201d Hellems serves as Head of Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Program. Wade Russo will provide music direction.<\/p>\n

Spring Dance Concert<\/strong>
\nApril 24-27, 2025<\/strong>
\nFestival Playhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wright State University Dance Ensemble will offer diverse works. Featuring choreography by Wright State\u2019s faculty Gina Walther (Head of Dance), Ashley Pabst and guest artists, the evening will include WSU\u2019s community education partners Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II.<\/p>\n

Season tickets can be purchased starting in July through the Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts Box Office by calling 937-775-2500 or visiting wright.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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