Tag Archives: Miami University Department of Theatre

INTO THE WOODS
Miami University
May 1-7
Gates-Abegglen Theatre [Oxford]

What happens after “happily ever after?” Your favorite fairy tales just got way more real. This musical mashup serves unforgettable songs, heartbreak, and big “be careful what you wish for” energy. With unexpected twists and rich characters, it’s like your childhood stories grew up—with you.

• Fri-Sat, May 1-2 at 7:30pm
• Sun, May 3 at 2pm
• Wed-Thu, May 6-7 at 7:30pm

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BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK
Miami University
March 11-15
Studio 88 Theatre [Oxford]

Cast: Zamani Munashe, Ben Jones, Ali Lewis, Valyncia Logan, Teddy Rayhill, Parker Hamrick, Carissa Mitchell, Angelena Wilson, Quin Smith & Danielle Todd Harris

Ever wonder who gets left out of the spotlight? This sharp, hilarious play follows a Black actress hustling through 1930s Hollywood—and the legacy she leaves behind. It’s part satire, part mystery, and totally relevant, unpacking fame, identity, and the stories history forgets.

• Wed-Sat, March 11-14 at 7:30pm
• Sun, March 15 at 2pm

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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
Miami University
Sept. 16-21
Gates-Abegglen Theatre [Oxford]

Think the Constitution is just an old piece of paper? Think again. Celebrate Constitution Day with this raw, funny, and mind-opening play that dives into how America’s founding document still shapes real lives—especially for women. It’s a charged, unforgettable experience that hits hard and sticks with you.

• Tue-Sat, Sept. 16-20 at 7:30pm
• Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm

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BRIGHT STAR
Miami University Department of Theatre
Nov. 15-19
Gates-Abegglen Theatre [Oxford]

Directed by Bekka Eaton

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

• Wed-Sat, Nov. 15-18 at 7:30pm
• Sun, Nov. 19 at 2pm

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WITH TWO WINGS
Miami University
Oct. 6-8
Gates-Abegglen Theatre [Oxford]

Directed by Matt Omasta

In a fantasy world where people have wings, Lyf lives an isolated existence. Though loving, Lyf’s parents have strict rules he must follow about avoiding strangers, covering his wings with a cloak, and always observing rule number one: never, ever try to fly. Will Lyf be grounded forever, or will the truth he discovers from a pair of young outsiders empower him to take flight? This coming-of-age story is a bittersweet, yet hopeful, tale that tackles the issue of parental disability with gentleness and grace.

• Fri-Sat, Oct. 6-7 at 7:30pm
• Sun, Oct. 8 at 2pm

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