Tag Archives: Miami University Department of Theatre

ECHOES OF MIAMI
Miami University
Oct. 18-21
Various locations around Center for Performing Arts [Oxford]

Conceived by Saffron Henke
Written by Olivia Gorom, Meryl Juergens, Tanner McCormick, Katelyn Nevin, Melissa Rowan, and Anthony Thompson

Directed by Caroline Avolio, Nate Bissinger, Olivia Gorom, Christiana Molldrem Harkulich, Saffron Henke, Raechel Lombardo, and Tanner McCormick

The myths, legends, and history of Miami itself echo through time in this collection of ten-minute plays written entirely by Miami University students and alumni. Miami’s most mischievous specter, Helen Peabody, will lead audiences to multiple locations to witness performances that will transcend genre and time periods, highlighting the musicality, comedy, poetry, horror, and memories that have been woven into Miami’s own rich story.

• Thu-Sun, Oct. 18-21 at 7:30pm

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WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SUDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915
Miami Unversity
March 7-11
Studio 88 Theatre [Oxford]

Directed by Torie Wiggins

Hailed by critics as “witty and ingenious,” We Are Proud To Present invites us into the rehearsal room with six actors devising a presentation about a little-known genocide in German colonial Africa. Their stormy collaboration questions how histories are written and whose voices are heard. As their exercises unleash deeper emotions, the urgency intensifies to a startling conclusion.

• Wed, March 7 at 7:30pm
• Fri, March 9 at 7:30pm
• Sat, March 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
• Sun, March 11 at 2pm

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THE FLICK
Miami University
Sept. 27-Oct. 1
Studio 88 Theatre [Oxford]

Directed by Saffron Henke

Meet the staff at The Flick, a run-down movie theatre in New England. Sam has a thing for Rose, but she’s not much interested. Rose is drawn to newcomer Avery, who finds the movies a perfect escape from life. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, this Pulitzer prize-winning play explores the boundaries of class and race as the characters search for connection in the face of change.

• Wed-Sat, Sept. 27-30 at 7:30pm
• Sun, Oct. 1 at 2pm

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THE WILD PARTY
Miami University
April 20-30
Gates-Abegglen Theatre [Oxford]

Directed by Ed Cohen
Music direction by Stephen Lytle
Vocal direction by Lisa Ericksen
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett

Cast: Abby Chafe as Queenie, Alisha Bond as Kate, Brenton Sullivan as Black, Brooke Vespoli as Nadine, Cassidy Steele as Mae, Daniel True-Omaits as Eddie, George Swarn as Oscar, Jeremiah Plessinger as Burrs, True Melissa Rowan as Madelaine, Michael Smith as Phil, Rylan Hixson as Max & Sam Adams as Sam
Ensemble: Ben Negatu, Brenna Kane, Erin Speno, Jenny Clemens, Nick Karayianopoulos & Remy Willocks

Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, The Wild Party is a musical that tells the story of one wild evening in a Manhattan apartment. Central characters Queenie and Burrs throw a party to end all parties with an assorted guest list of vaudevillians, hookers, and a handsome stranger who offers Queenie the hope of a less tawdry life.

• Thu-Sat, April 20-22 at 7:30pm
• Sun, April 23 at 2pm
• Wed-Sat, April 26-29 at 7:30pm
• Sun, April 30 at 2pm

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