2008-2009 Season of Shows
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY THEATER
All performances in the Lucille C. Little Theater, (except as noted),
Transylvania University.
The Crucible
By Arthur Miller
October 30, 31, November 6, 7, 8 @ 7:30 pm; and November 1 and 2 @ 2 pm
In Salem, Massachusetts, 1692, John Proctor is arrested for witchcraft. But
lurking beneath the charge is sexual vengeance, societal persecution, and
religious intolerance. Written in 1953 in response to the hysteria of the
McCarthy-led and viciously indiscriminant search for Communists in public
service, Arthur Miller’s classic drama resonates today as a strong statement
opposing Constitutional compromises, human rights violations, and
politically-motivated patriotism.
Directed by Tim Soulis
Miss Margarida's Way
A One Woman Show by Roberto Athayde
November 20, 21, and 22 @ 7:30 pm
An experiment in both learning and terror, Miss Margarida's Way takes the
larger allegory of totalitarianism and transplants it to the classroom, wherein
the teacher-as-dictator seduces, confuses, and terrorizes her students into
submission. Simultaneously comedic and tragic, Miss Margarida's Way
offers an intimate actor/audience experience that undoubtedly will change every
night!
Performed by Brittny Congleton as a Senior Seminar Production
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Wednesday, December 3 @ 7:30 pm in Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
A solo retelling of the classic tale, adapted and performed by Tim Soulis.
Showcase of Scenes
December 8 @ 7:30
A night of directorial premieres by the students of
“The Fundamentals of Play Directing”
Tartuffe
By Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur
February 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 @ 7:30 pm; February 22 @ 2 pm
Tartuffe: man of the cloth or master of deceit? This slick charmer, posing as a
devout Christian, oozes into a private household and disrupts it entirely,
manipulating the gullible and silencing the sensible. Moliere’s 1667 comic
masterpiece, critical of both the deceivers and the mindlessly deceived, is a
delightful wonder of sparkling language and biting satire.
Directed by Tim Soulis
The
Theater Guild Production
March 26 and 27 @ 7:30 pm; March 28 @ 2 pm
Title and Director to be determined
School House Rock Live: A Transy-on-Broadway Production
Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating;
Music & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorrough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry,
George Newall, and Tom Yohe
April 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30
Remember when learning was fun? Take a musical trip back to the nostalgic
days of the Preamble, being a Bill, Interplanet Janet, and the magical number 3!
A musical for our generation! Singing along encouraged!
Directed by Brittny Congleton
All performances in the
Lucille C. Little Theater
(except as noted), Transylvania University.
Call (859) 281-3621 for Box Office updates.
Contact Dr. Tim Soulis, Program Director, (859) 233-8163 or tsoulis@transy.edu
for further information.
