2014-2015 emu theatre season

2014-2015 SEASON

A Field Guide

WITH EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY THEATRE’S 2014-2015 MAINSTAGE SEASON!

Welcome to Eastern Michigan University Theatre’s 2014-2015 season. For this year we’ve packed the bags, stamped the passports and purchased our tickets for a trek of theatrical exploration and discovery.

Our journey begins in the old world with the infamous cautionary tale of choice and consequence. Next our travel turns the corner into a child’s fantastical land of imagination and

escape. Then we’ll sojourn back through time to visit New York City’s cultural melting pot of dreams at the dawn of the 20th century, before cruising “across the pond” just in time for a party, complete with two mysterious guests. Then we board a jet from sunny California to the hallowed halls of Harvard, before finally touching down for dinner with a boy, his sister, and their family…oh, and a monster.

We invite you to join us as we navigate a world of distant lands, curious cultures and engaging stories.

Dr. Lee Stille and Terry Heck SeibertCO-DIRECTORS OF EMU THEATRE

Take a tour...

TRAGICAL HISTORY FALL MAINSTAGE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES SECOND STAGE

Christopher Marlowe’s

Dr. FaustusDIRECTED BY LEE STILLE

OCTOBER 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 AT 7PMOCTOBER 12 & 19 AT 2PM

Recommended for ages 13+

AFTERNOONOF THE ELVES

BY Y YORKFROM THE NEWBERRY HONOR BOOK BY JANET TAYLOR LISLE

DIRECTED BY MARK ISLER

NOVEMBER 7 & 8 AT 7PMNOVEMBER 9 AT 2PMSchool Matinees on November 11 & 12 at 10am


A MUSICAL CONCEIVED BY MARY KYTE WITH MEL MARVIN AND GARY PEARLE

DIRECTED BY WALLACE BRIDGESMUSICAL DIRECTION BY HOWARD CASS

NOVEMBER 21 & 22 AT 7PMNOVEMBER 23 AT 2PMDECEMBER 4, 5, & 6 AT 7PMDECEMBER 7 AT 2PM


DIRECTED BY JENNIFER GRAHAM

FEBRUARY 6, 7, 12, 13, & 14 AT 7PMFEBRUARY 8 & 15 AT 2PM


MUSICAL REVUE FALL MAINSTAGE ABSURDIST COMEDY WINTER MAINSTAGE

harold pinter’s

the birthday party

the boy who loved monsters and the girl who loved peas

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES SPRING MAINSTAGEMUSICAL COMEDY WINTER MAINSTAGE

BY JONATHAN GRAHAMDIRECTED BY PATRICIA ZIMMER

MAY 29 & 30, JUNE 5 & 6 AT 7PMMAY 31 & JUNE 7 AT 2PMSchool Matinees on June 3 & 4 at 10am


Greetings From

LEG LLYblonde

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY AMANDA BROWN AND THE MGM MOTION PICTURE

BOOK BY HEATHER HACHMUSIC & LYRICS BY LAURENCE O’KEEFE & NEIL BENJAMIN

DIRECTED BY PHIL SIMMONSMUSICAL DIRECTION BY R. MACKENZIE LEWIS

APRIL 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18 AT 7PMAPRIL 12 & 19 AT 2PM


ANdRocLEs AND THE LION

Saturquack Info Here

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES TOURINGOTHER PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

FALL 2014

WINTER 2015

TOURING AREA SCHOOLS FRIDAYS IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

TOURING AREA SCHOOLS FRIDAYS IN MARCH & APRIL

TO BOOK A PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TOURS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL US AT 734.487.1220!

BASED ON THE FABLE BY AESOPDIRECTED BY MARK ISLER


The

Velveteen Rabbit

ADAPTED BY SCOTT DAVIDSONDIRECTED BY EMILY LEVICKAS


In addition to our mainstage shows, EMU Theatre offers a number of exciting special events throughout the season!

DRAMA DAY WORKSHOPS & MORE

SATURQUACK FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS AND OTHERS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.emich.edu/emutheatre

TAKING OFF READER’S THEATRE

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

ANDROCLES & THE LION PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

STUDENT-WRITTEN, STUDENT-DIRECTED

High school students interested in theatre participate in hands-on workshops, lunch, and a special matinee of Dr. Faustus. Saturday, October 18, 2014. Registration and fee required.

Geared toward ages 2-8. Performances, storytelling, and arts & crafts. Quirk. Saturdays, November 15 & March 14 from 10am-Noon. FREE.

An original reader’s theatre piece. ARTA National Finalist.Directed by Amy Johnson. Fall 2014.

Come see our Fall semester Theatre for the Young touring show. November 14 & 15, 2014. Location TBD. $5 donation suggested.

Come see our Winter semester Theatre for the Young touring show. Dates and Location TBD. $5 donation suggested.

Plays written and directed by EMU Theatre students. Lab Theatre, March 8 & 11 at 5 & 8pm. March 9 & 10 @ 8pm, 2015.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

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CONTACT

BOX OFFICE: 734.487.2282THEATRE OFFICE: 734.487.1220FAX: 734.487.3443

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QUIRK/SPONBERG THEATRES ARE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ANN STREET AND EAST CIRCLE DRIVE IN YPSILANTI, MI 48197.

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THANK YOU to our 2014-2015 Season Sponsors!

Please join us in supporting businesses that support the arts!

If you would like to see your company’s logo advertised here, join our season

sponsorship program!

For details, please contact: EMU Theatre @ 734.487.1220 or

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WELLNESS CENTER

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Since the program’s inception in 1981-1982, MAINSTAGE members have contributed more than $300,000 to theatre education at EMU. Without the generous support of our MAINSTAGE patrons, we would not be able to provide our students and our community with the best possible theatrical experiences.

MEMBERSHIPIN THE 2013-2014 SEASON, MAINSTAGE HELPED SUPPORT:Student scholarships

Discounted tickets for local high school, middle school, and elementary school students to view special weekday performances

On-the-job training for student technicians in our costuming and scenic construction shops

LEVELS OF GIVINGProducing Angel / $150+Star Performer / $100-$149Leading Role / $50-$99Supporting Player / $25-$49

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In the coming year, MAINSTAGE contributors will continue to support student scholarships, artistic residencies, school performances, and on-the-job training. We hope you will become a member of MAINSTAGE and encourage others to join you. In return for your generosity, we offer members a choice of benefits:

METHOD OF PAYMENTMastercardDiscoverEMU PayrollDeduction_ weekly _ semi-monthly_ monthly _ annually

Name

Address

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

City State Zip

Card # Exp Date

Signature

EMAIL

Visa

American ExpressCheck (payable to EMU Theatre)

TAX BENEFITSYou may qualify for charitable deductions on your federal return.Yes, I refuse premium benefits so that the entire amount of my gift may be used for tax purposes.

PREMIUM BENEFITSBenefits include invitations to special EMU Theatre events, free tickets for member birthdays, program recognition, and $6 off regular Admission.

ORDER FORM: Mail to 103 Quirk, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 QUESTIONS? Call 734.487.1220 or Email [email protected]

FOR PREMIUM BENEFITS, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE PROGRAM?

$TOTAL GIFT

EID #

FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION ONLY

TICKETSFor advance tickets, please fill out the form below (mail to 103 Quirk, Ypsilanti, MI 48197), Call the box office (734.487.2282) or visit www.emutix.com.

PRICES$15.00 / REGULAR ADMISSION$12.00 / STUDENTS & SENIORS$9.00 / MAINSTAGE MEMBERS$7.00 / YOUTH (AGES 6-12)$7.00 / SECOND STAGE

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EMU BOX OFFICE FEESIN PERSON / No additional ticket fees apply

BY PHONE / One $4.00 fee per order on top of ticket cost

BY MAIL / One $4.00 fee per order on top of ticket cost

ONLINE / One $1.50 fee per order + a per ticket fee based upon the average cost per ticket

Please note: Box office purchases and MAINSTAGE membership donations must be processed separately due to gift regulations. If you are paying by check, you will need separate checks for each transaction. Credit cards will also reflect this separate billing. We apologize for any inconvenience.

METHOD OF PAYMENTMastercard

Discover

American Express

Email

CREDIT CARD INFORMATIONVisaCheck (payable to EMU Theatre)

If you are a MAINSTAGE member, please use the MAINSTAGE prices located above. Or, use information in this brochure to join!

Exchanges done only for MAINSTAGE members.

This order form is for EMU Theatre Performances only. For Pease Auditorium Events, contact the EMU Box Offices at 734.487.2282.

Name

Address

City State Zip

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Signature

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ORDER FORM: Mail to 103 Quirk, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 QUESTIONS? Call 734.487.1220 or Email [email protected]

$TOTAL ENCLOSED

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