Since its founding in 1974, our department has endeavored to provide our communities with artists and thinkers capable of insight, innovation, and skilled expression. Our students and faculty are passionate about how they explore the world and hope that you will join us to experience the products of their dedication as our 2022-23 season unfolds.
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Jim Hunter Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
In addition to a dynamic slate of performances, the season will see two notable debuts in our department. First, in October, our brand-new outdoor venue, the Shakespeare Festival Stage, will have its campus premiere with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This striking structure, inspired by the features of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, is fully portable and will be the site of inspiring performances on campus and around the state for years to come. This year we will also begin working in our new performance studio located at 707 Catawba St. Our first production in the recently-renovated space, Loy Webb’s searing drama The Light, will be performed in March. There are plenty more memorable theatre moments to experience, as well, from the intimately offbeat (Small Mouth Sounds, November) to the massively groundbreaking (the hit musical Spring Awakening, April), with many surprises in between. Highlights of our dance season include the premiere of Wonderland, a modern re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland that promises to be a not-to-miss feast for the senses, and a concert featuring the UofSC Dance Company performing alongside the innovative Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, who will be in-residence at the university for three weeks setting a new work and offering master classes. It’s sure to be an unforgettable season of “firsts” filled with inspiring and meaningful performances. I hope you can be there for every moment.
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Ticket & Venue Info DRAYTON HALL & LONGSTREET THEATRES SHOW TIMES: Tues - Sat at 8pm, plus matinees at 3pm on first Saturday and Sunday TICKET PRICES: General Public $22 | UofSC Fac/Staff, Military, Seniors (60+) $20 | Students $15 LOCATIONS: Drayton Hall Theatre 1214 College St. | Longstreet Theatre 1300 Greene St. BUY TICKETS: SC.UNIVERSITYTICKETS.COM or at the door LAB THEATRE & 707 CATAWBA STUDIO SHOW TIMES: 8pm nightly TICKET PRICE: LOCATIONS:$10 Lab Theatre 1400 Wheat St. 707 Catawba Studio 707 Catawba St. BUY TICKETS: SC.UNIVERSITYTICKETS.COM or at the door KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS SHOW TIMES: Varies | See Concert Listings (pgs. 6-7) TICKET PRICES: General Public $22 UofSC Fac/Staff, Military, Seniors (60+) $20 Students LOCATION:$15 1051 Greene St. BUY TICKETS: KOGERCENTERFORTHEARTS.COM or at the door SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL STAGE SHOW TIMES: Varies | See Show Listing (pg. 4) TICKET PRICES: General Public $22 UofSC Fac/Staff, Military, Seniors (60+) $20 Students LOCATION:$15 1492 Greene St. (corner of Bull & Greene Sts., across from the Russell House) BUY SC.UNIVERSITYTICKETS.COMTICKETS: or at the venue Our brand-new outdoor stage makes its UofSC debut this Fall! This summer, the Shakespeare Festival Stage was the set for the Folger Theatre’s production on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Photo by Jim Hunter Brochure photos by Jason Ayer unless otherwise noted.
Directed by Devin Haqq Shakespeare Festival Stage
Directed by Theatre Performance Faculty Lab Theatre
Written by Bess Wohl
Festival Small Mouth Sounds November11-18February23-26October2
Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and Originally Directed for the Stage by Victor Malana Maog
Directed by Cat Thomas Longstreet Theatre Night’s Dream Minute Play & 8-9 10/2: 3pm 10/8: 10am & 3pm 10/9: 3pm
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Experience the enchantment of The Bard in the open air setting of our brand new outdoor venue, the Shakespeare Festival Stage! This new touring stage made its debut this summer at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, where it was the set for the Folger Theatre’s criticallylauded production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Now, our talented student actors will take on the same timeless tale of magic, mix-ups and mayhem under the direction of guest artist Devin Haqq. A 2016 Critics’ Pick (New York Times, Time Out), Bess Wohl’s hit off-Broadway play is a unique theatrical experience that will leave you “moved, refreshed and even enlightened” (New York Times). Set at a meditation retreat in a secluded forest, six strangers take a weeklong respite from the noise of modern day society with an added vow of complete silence. Guided by an unseen guru, we embark with them on an alternately hilarious and heartbreaking journey that asks, “How do we address life’s biggest questions when words fail us?”
It will still be winter outside, but in the Lab Theatre we’ll be all about the shorts -- short plays, that is! Enjoy a fastpaced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of 10-minute plays, each directed by a different member of our theatre performance faculty. “A ten-minute play is a streak of theatrical lightning. It doesn’t last long, but its power can stand your hair on end.” (Take Ten, Vintage Books)
Recipient of Chicago’s Jefferson Award for Best Play in 2018, The Light is a visceral, real-time roller coaster ride that sees a loving relationship rocked by secrets from the past. When we are introduced to Genesis and Rashad, it’s during the romantic high of a heartfelt marriage proposal. The happy plans are suddenly derailed, however, by an accusation of sexual assault that threatens to rip apart their bond of love and trust. “...the #MeToo play you didn’t know you wanted, but that you need to see.” — Nylon Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik
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Winner of eight Tony® Awards, Spring Awakening is an exhilarating coming-of-age story set to a raucous rock score. Based on the provocative 1906 play by Frank Wedekind, this groundbreaking musical provides an unvarnished look at a group of teenagers grappling with issues of sexuality, identity, and society as they navigate the turbulent transition from innocence to adulthood. “...represents the sort of imaginative boost that the American musical desperately needs.” (Washington Post)Contains mature content that is not appropriate for children. Containsnotcontentmaturethatisappropriateforchildren. See the first production in our new performance studio!
Written by Loy Webb To 707 Catawba Studio Awakening
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Directed by Travis Greisler Drayton Hall Theatre
Subscribe to our 2022-2023 theatre season to see it all for less, saving approximately 15% off the regular ticket price! As a subscriber, you’ll receive five tickets to use however you wish during our theatre season! Use your tickets to see each production, see a show multiple times, or bring guests. Tickets may be redeemed online or at the door for theatre productions at any of our venues.
The UofSC Dance Company kicks off our brand new season with a concert featuring Associate Professor Jennifer Deckert’s reconstruction of the dazzling Marius Petipa ballet Paquita, plus original works by faculty members Eduard Forehand, André Megerdichian, and Olivia Waldrop. Don’t be late for this very important date, an evening-length re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland choreographed by Jennifer Deckert. Journey with Alice into the depths of her own psyche, where she must find inner strength to survive a strange and dangerous world that just gets “curiouser and curiouser.” Featuring a mix of dance genres and all your favorite characters, Wonderland will be an inspiring visual feast and an adventure you don’t want to miss! Under the direction of Professor Stephanie Milling, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our talented young dance artists! Koger Center for the 7:30pmArts Drayton Hall Theatre Feb. 9-10: 7:30pm Feb. 11: 2pm & 7:30pm Drayton Hall Theatre 7pm UofSC DanceWonderlandFallCompanyConcertStudent ShowcaseChoreography October20-21Nov.29 - Dec. 2 February9-11
Experience the singular style and vision of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, who will perform alongside our student dancers for a oncein-a-lifetime, evening length event. Members of the legendary dance-theatre company, now in its 40th Anniversary Season, will be on campus for a three-week creative residency, during which they will set a new work while teaching repertory from across their four decadeWe’llhistory.end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches, as our talented student choreographers, again under the direction of Stephanie Milling, showcase work they have developed over the semester. Koger Center for the Arts April 1: 6:30pm | April 2: 2pm Location To Be Announced2pm UofSC Dance in Concert with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Student ChoreographyShowcase 22-23April Subscribe to our 2022-2023 dance season to see it all for less, saving approximately 15% off the regular ticket price! As a subscriber, you’ll receive five tickets - one for each dance concert during the season! Tickets for performances at Drayton Hall Theatre may be redeemed online or at the door. Reservations for Koger Center performances must be made through the dance program main office by calling (803) 777-5636. Dance SubscriberSubscriptionsPrices GeneralMilitary,USCStudentFaculty/Staff,SeniorsPublic $95$85$65 SubscribeOnline! sc.universitytickets.com Or scan with your phone: Photo by Jim Coleman April1-2 Gala fundraiser to be held after April 1 performance!
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