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THEATRE & DANCE

2015-2016 SEASON

“Do any human beings ever realize life while

they live it—every, every minute?” In this classic

American play, winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize

for drama, Wilder invites us to reflect on how we

fill our days through an examination of life in one

small New England town in the early 20th century.

A timeless story about family life, love, community

and the passage of time.

UNIVERSITY THEATRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

OUR TOWN

September 1 8-1 9 & 24-26, 2015 at 7:30pmSeptember 20 & 27, 2015 at 2pm

by Thornton Wilder

Directed by J.K. Curry

Note: Subscribers should make reservations by September 11.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

The immortal Oscar Wilde’s extravagantly witty

masterpiece of handbags and train stations,

cucumber sandwiches and frivolous deceptions,

Bunburyists and christenings-- and “Love.”


THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

October 30-31 & November 5-7, 2015 at 7:30pm November 1 & 8, 2015 at 2:00pm

by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Cindy Gendrich

Note: Subscribers should make reservations by October 23.

In this outrageous comic approach to beauty and

medicine, three women from different times and

cultures meet in a doctor’s waiting room. While the

women struggle to meet society’s patriarchal construct

of beauty and eroticism through body modification,

the medical professionals attempt to rationalize the

ethics of the business for their own gain.

This dark comedy will have you squirming with

laughter as the characters struggle to beat the system

and win at life.


THE WAITING ROOM

February 1 2-1 3 & 1 8-20, 2016 at 7:30pm February 1 4 & 21 , 2016 at 2:00pm

by Lisa Loomer

Directed by JERFriedenberg

Note: Subscribers should make reservations by February 5.


Comedy Tonight! Join us for one of the most

hysterical musical comedies ever written! From

the genius mind of composer Stephen Sondheim,

writer of Into The Woods and Sweeney Todd,

comes this tuneful, sexy, and funny farce set

in ancient Rome. It’s appealing and appalling

with stunning surprises and cunning disguises.

Togas Encouraged!

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gilbert

Directed by Michael Baron

April 1-2 & 7-9, 2016 at 7:30pmApril 3 & 1 0, 2016 at 2pm

The April 2 performance will feature a special dedication ceremony and reception in the lobby after the show as the Mainstage is officially renamed the Harold C. Tedford Stage. Please note:

Courtesy comps will not be honored for the April 2nd Gala performance.

Gala Tickets are $25 per person and include a complimentary pre-show reception as well as the post-show party and celebration. Price includes a $15 donation to the Tedford Stage Fund, ticket to the performance of Funny Thing, and NC sales tax. Tickets to the April 2nd performance will not be sold in advance to the general public.

Purchase a ticket to the Gala performance along with your regular subscription by checking the GALA DONATION box on the order form and adding your donation of $15 per ticket or more to the total. You will receive a reminder a few days in advance of the event.

GALA PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

Note: Subscribers should make reservations by March 24.

THEATRE & DANCE | 2015-2016 SEASON

STUDIO SERIES

Studio Series continues our tradition of offering a showcase of student produced work. These one-acts are designed, directed and performed by students. Student directors and designers supervised by faculty, form a production company and present their work in the Ring Theatre during the Spring Semester. Seating is limited, and admission is FREE with Season Pass or $3 at the door (cash only and price includes NC sales tax). Please note that latecomers will NOT be seated in the RING after the doors close. Specific productions and directors will be announced during the Fall 2015 semester.

Studio Series February 28 - 29, 2016 at 7:30 PMMarch 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM

WFU DANCE COMPANY CONCERTS

The Wake Forest University Dance Company presents two annual concerts that are fully-produced professional concerts with expert costume and lighting design. Dance season passes are available for $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens, and $10 for students (NC sales tax to be charged at the end of the sale). Ticket prices for each concert are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, and $7 for students (prices include NC sales tax). All performances are in the Mainstage Theatre of the Scales Fine Arts Center.

Fall Faculty & Guest Artist ConcertArtistic Director Nina LucasNovember 19-21, 2015 at 7:30 pmNovember 22, 2015 at 2:00 pm

The Fall Faculty & Guest Artist Concert will feature contemporary, jazz and classical ballet choreography by our dance faculty and renowned guest choreographers, under the direction of Nina Maria Lucas. Past guest artists have included: Andre Tyson, former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; Ronen Koresh, Artistic Director of Koresh Dance Company; Helen Simoneau of Helen Simoneau Danse; Broadway dancers Matthew Loehr and Mark Price; and dance faculty from UNCSA and UNCG.

Spring Student Choreographic ConcertArtistic Director Christina Tsoules SorianoApril 21-23, 2016 at 7:30 pmApril 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm

The Spring Student Choreographic Concert will feature selected work by student choreographers under the direction of Christina Tsoules Soriano. The Spring Concert gives WFU students the opportunity to present their choreography across a range of dance styles.

SEASON BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Savings of at least 35% off single ticket prices• Opportunity to reserve your performance date and seat location before single tickets go on sale.• Receive email notices about other Theatre events• Subscribers are invited to our opening weekend receptions to meet the cast and production staff• Bonus free admission to student-produced spring Studio Series

PURCHASE YOUR PASS TODAY:

• Call the Box Office at 336.758.5295. Open Tuesday-Friday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm• Mail the attached order form to the Box Office.• Online through our website at college.wfu.edu/theatre• Email the Audience Services Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.

Please return completed forms with separate checks for tickets and donations to:

The University TheatreP.O. Box 7349Winston-Salem, NC 27109Phone: 336.758.5295Online at college.wfu.edu/theatre

DANCE SEASON TICKETS

ADULT SENIOR STUDENT

$26.69$21.35$10.68

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* Include Gala Donations below as indicated

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❏ GALA DONATION $15.00 PER TICKET MINIMUM

BENEFACTOR $1000+ PATRON $100-249CONTRIBUTING PATRON $500-999 SPONSOR $50-99SUSTAINING PATRON $250-499 FRIEND $25-49 OTHERPLEASE APPLY MY GIFT AS FOLLOW:

THEATRE DANCE

For information or tickets, contact the Theatre & Dance Box Officeat: 336.758.5295 or [email protected] or buy online at: college.wfu.edu/theatre

ANTHONY ASTON PLAYERS PRODUCTION

The Anthony Aston Players have been the student service organization for the University Theatre since our days on the 8th floor of the Reynolds Library. Today, in addition to various service projects on and off campus, they produce a full-length production each fall.

The Cagebirdsby David Camptondirected by Serena CatesOctober 8-10, 2015 at 7:30 PMTickets are $5. General Admission. Ring Theatre of the Scales Fine Arts Center

UNIVERSITY THEATRE SUBSCRIPTIONS

The season subscription series includes one ticket to each of the University Theatre Main Stage productions as well as the Studio Series, without committing to specific dates at the time of purchase. Season pass prices are $36 for adults, $30 for WFU faculty/staff and senior citizens, and $15 for students (NC Sales Tax NOT included). All performances will be in the Mainstage Theatre of the Scales Fine Arts Center.

Individual TicketsTickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, and $7 for students (price includes NC sales tax). Group rates are available. Please contact the Audience Services Coordinator for details. Student rush tickets are available for $5 beginning one hour prior to curtain for the Thursday performances only. Tickets for the Tedford Gala, including admission to the April 2 performance of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, are $25 (price includes NC sales tax and a $15 donation to the Tedford Stage Fund).

THEATRE AND DANCE GIFTS

Producing quality theatre and dance requires significant resources and we are fortunate to have some very faithful “friends, sponsors, and patrons” whose gifts add a critical dimension to our work. Your Wake Forest contribution can be directed in whole or in part to any of the funds below and will truly make a difference.

• The Theatre Fund provides general support for students and production in Theatre;

• The Dance Fund provides general support for students and production in Dance;

• Jordan Scholarship Fund provides competitive scholarships to majors;

• Fullerton Fund recognizes student work in all areas of theatre;

• Babcock Theatre Fund supports guest artists and residencies;

• Tedford Travel Fund supports student travel and internships;

• Wolfe Conference Fund supports student participation at conferences;

• McNamara Theatre Fund provides support for student productions.

• The Harold Tedford Mainstage Theatre Fund provides production and facility support for the season.

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For information or tickets, contact the Theatre & Dance Box Office at:336.758.5295 or [email protected] or buy online at: college.wfu.edu/theatre

The 2015-16 season has been chosen with our beloved “Dr. T” in mind, featuring three plays he directed as well as a new play with the adventurous spirit he prizes. The opening weekend of one of Dr. Tedford’s favorite musicals, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, will feature a special dedication ceremony and a joy-ful party in the lobby after the show. Alumni guest artists including Director Michael Baron (‘92), Vocal Director Natalie Cordone (‘01) Co-Music Director/Co-Conductor Matthew Webb (‘03) and Cho-reographer Chris Gonzalez La Corte (‘14) along with the cast, crew, students, faculty, staff, and the whole Tedford clan will be on hand to celebrate with you.

We hope you can join us for the entire Tedford season, but whatever you do, make sure to join us on Saturday, April 2nd for the Tedford Gala† and Funny Thing! Thank you for your continued support of the Wake Forest University Theatre.

Gala Tickets are $25 per person and include a complimentary pre-show reception as well as the post-show party and celebration. Price includes a $15 donation to the Tedford Stage Fund and NC sales tax

Tickets to the April 2nd performance will not be sold in advance to the general public. Subscribers will need to make at least a $15 dona-tion to the Tedford Stage Fund (per ticket) to reserve their tickets for the April 2 performance of Funny Thing.

TH IS YEAR IS A SPECIAL YEAR, MARKING THE OFFIC IAL CHRISTEN ING OF OUR MAINSTAGE THEATRE AS THE HAROLD C. TEDFORD STAGE.

†Please note: Courtesy comps will not be honored for the April 2nd Gala performance but will still be honored for other performance dates.


From the University Parkway entrance:• Drive past the gatehouse.

• Turn right on Carroll Weathers Dr.

• Continue straight at the intersection.

• Turn left into Parking Lot Q.

From the Polo Road entrance:• Drive past the the entrance gate.

• Turn right on Carroll Weathers Dr.

• Turn left into Parking Lot Q.

From the Reynolda Road entrance:• Drive past the gatehouse.

• Turn left on Allen Easley St.

• Turn right on Aaron Lane into Parking Lot Q.

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