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The Performing Arts Department
offers theatre, dance and choral music
events throughout the year. The department is committed
to producing
premieres and original works by new playwrights
that offer important acting
roles for women and convey themes with significance
for women.
Theatre
 EURYDICE
by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Tim Brown
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of
Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on
her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld,
where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember
her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot
twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh
look at a timeless love story.
October 23, 24 and 25 at 8 pm and October 26 at 2 pm
Samuels Theatre
NECESSARY TARGETS
By Eve Ensler
Directed by Janice Pope
In her first new work since her Obie Award-winning smash hit
The Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler tells the story of two
American women, a Park Avenue psychiatrist and a human
rights worker, who go to Bosnia to help women confront their
memories of war and emerge deeply changed themselves.
Necessary Targets is a groundbreaking play about women and
war--about the violence of dark memories and the enduring
resilience of the human spirit.
November 20, 21 and 22 at 8 pm & November 23 at 2 pm
Samuel Theatre
AUDITIONS: September 22 and 23, 2008 at 7 pm
LEADER OF THE PACK
Music & Lyrics by Ellie Greenwich
Book by Anne Beatts
Directed by Clair Freeman
The Tony nominated Leader of the Pack - subtitled The Ellie
Greenwich Musical is a song and dance revue which showcases
the hits of the singer/songwriter. Ellie's rise to fame
and fortune is punctuated with the virtual Hit Parade of her
music: Chapel of Love, Da Do Ron Ron, Be My Baby, And
Then He Kissed Me, River Deep, Mountain High and, of
course, the title song.
February 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm and March 1 at 2 pm
Samuels Theatre
AUDITIONS: Dec 1 & 2, 2008 at 7 pm.
INTERCOLLEGIATE 1-ACT
FESTIVAL
The festival will contain productions by the various
local colleges.
May 2 at 10 am
Samuels Theatre
Dance
STUDENT DANCEWORKS
Directed by Michelle Jacobs
Featuring works by student choreographers
March 27 and March 28 at 8 pm
Samuels Theatre
SPRING DANCES
Directed by Robin Gerchman
Featuring the choreography of Cedar Crest's
Dance Faculty
April 24 and April 25 at 8 pm
Samuels Theatre
AUDITIONS: September 8 to September 12, 2008.
Music
CHRISTMAS VESPERS
Directed by Dorothea Hemerly
Featuring Madrigals, All College Chorus and
Instrument Ensemble.
December 5 at 12 noon and December 7 at 2 pm
Samuels Theatre
Auditions: are August 25, 26 and 27
ALL COLLEGE CHORUS
Directed by Dorothea Hemerly
May 1 at 12 noon and May 3 at 2 pm
Samuels Theatre
If you are planning to come for an
interview or tour, the Performing Arts Department
would be happy to provide complimentary tickets to you
and your family.
Contact the Admissions Office for details on special
tours and open houses
throughout the year.
TICKETS:
610/606-4608
Email: theatre@cedarcrest.edu |
