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THEATRE NEWS

Pavao '14 Launches Blog in London

Ava Pavao '14, a double major in theatre and political science, has launched a blog cataloging her adventures in theatre and live performance while studying abroad in London this spring. "I am writing the blog because I love theatre and want to see as much as possible while I am in London," says Pavao. She says her passion for live production inspired her to apply for the Student International In...  More >>

Phoenix Players Fall Productions

The Phoenix Players, a student-managed organization that presents a variety of work acted, designed and directed by students each year, has announced its fall productions of two, one-act shows. "The Case of the Prince Formerly Known as Hamlet," and "Text Messages Hurt More When You're Sitting at the Airport," will be presented on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. Both will be held at 8 p.m. i...  More >>

Bartlett Presents The Heidi Chronicles

"Women, where are we going?" is only one of many questions raised by this fall's production of "The Heidi Chronicles," which will be presented at the Bartlett Theatre on Oct. 25-27. The cast, which is comprised of Ava Pavao ’14, Wesley Cady ’15, Jeffrey Matos ’16, Eric Hambury ’13, Josh Freedline ’13, Megan Soule ’15, Kate DePietro ’15, Maggie McNair ’14 and Adriana Ureña ’16, explores this query...  More >>

Hamburger '13 on Broadway

Arts and education major Emily Hamburger '13 secured two internships this summer in New York City's theatre district. Along with serving as an education intern for the Broadway league, which is the National Trade Association of the Broadway, she is the stage manager for two theatre shows. The two shows that Hamburger has been managing include a one man show called "Confess your Bubble," which is ...  More >>

Two Intern with Playwright Stevens '94

Jamar Green '12 and Onyx Jackson-Preston '15 will serve as summer interns with KS Stevens Productions, an entertainment company owned by playwright and producer KS Stevens '94. While interning with Stevens, the students will assist with the company's newest production, titled "BIG EXCELLENT 20TH REUNION," an Off-Broadway musical comedy targeted for the LGBT community. "Jamar and Onyx were profess...  More >>

Bartlett Presents "Hedda Gabler"

Delivering a captivating and ultimately disturbing exploration of the individual's ability to control his or her destiny, "Hedda Gabler" will open for a three-night engagement on Thursday, April 12 in Bartlett Theatre. Directed by Professor of Education Pat Collins, the cast is comprised of Alexander Beyer '13 of Tubingen, Germany, Tyler Hatton-Bullock '14 of Putney, Vt., Jake Deitrich '14 of Hav...  More >>

Presenting:"The Game of Love and Chance"

The "game" is on as servants attempt to depict masters, masters attempt to depict servants, and everyone falls in love with the (seemingly) wrong person in "The Game of Love and Chance," which will open for a three-night engagement on Thursday, Feb. 16 in Bartlett Theatre. Directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch, the cast is comprised of Jarrid Blades '12, Eric Hambury '13, Amy Van...  More >>

Director Neveldine '95 Visits Film Class

Whenever Mark Neveldine '95 had the chance to get behind a camera or in the director's seat, he took it. At family reunions, he volunteered to shoot footage; in high school he directed plays such as "Brigadoon." Even then, Neveldine knew he wanted to do it all - act, write, direct. "I kept pushing until something clicked," he explained. Today, Neveldine is a successful director, writer and produc...  More >>

Performing Arts Faculty Join Campus

With the new academic year, Hobart and William Smith Colleges continue to expand the breadth and depth of the course offerings and the diversity of the faculty. Joining the Colleges this year are several new faces in the theatre and music departments, helping students explore dramatic literature, music of the film world and the culture of hip-hop. Charity Lofthouse joined the Colleges as an instr...  More >>

Auditions Now for Spring Productions

Auditions for the HWS Theatre Program's spring performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Barn. Students, faculty and staff are invited to audition for "The Game of Love and Chance" directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Christopher Hatch, and "Hedda Gabler" directed by Professor of Education Patrick Collins. "The Game of Love and Chance," by the ...  More >>