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UNIVERSITY THETRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen Directed by John E. R. Friedenberg September 22-23 & 28-30 at 7:30 PM September 24 & October 1 at 2:00 PM The Tedford Stage Note: Subscribers should make their reservations by September 15, 2017 gnes never shared her geeky younger sister Tilly's love for Dungeons and Dragons, but after tragedy strikes, gnes sets off on a quest to understand her dorky, weirdo sibling and the fantasy world she loved. Qui Nguyen's fantastical play She Kills Monsters takes us on the journey of a colorful group of misfits as they battle demons, dragons, prejudice, grief, and win acceptance. She Kills Monsters is presented by special arrangement with SMUEL FRENCH, INC.
UNIVERSITY THETRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES FR WY by Caryl Churchill Directed by Cindy Gendrich October 27-28 & November 2-4 at 7:30 PM October 29 & November 5 at 2:00 PM Ring Theatre Note: Subscribers should make their reservations by October 20, 2017. Limited seating available / No late admission "You're part of a big movement now to make things better. You can feel proud of that." Indoctrination, deceit, love, art, violence, and paranoia. Far way catapults us through an unsettling dystopian vision created by one of our greatest living playwrights. Far way is presented by special arrangement with SMUEL FRENCH, INC.
UNIVERSITY THETRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES THE DDING MCHINE by Elmer Rice Directed by Brook Davis February 16-17 & 22-24 at 7:30 PM February 18 & 25 at 2:00 PM The Tedford Stage Note: Subscribers should make their reservations by February 9, 2018 Rice's play has left its impact on a wide variety of works, from Chaplin's Modern Times to Tony Kushner's ngels in merica. But what is striking is the bilious inclusiveness of its attack on a machine-driven society that not only exploits its workers, but robs them of their souls." - The Guardian Mr. Zero is replaced by an adding machine after 25 years on the job. There's a murder trial, the afterlife, and machines...machines...machines everywhere. Join us on our highly stylized journey as we celebrate Elmer Rice's influential expressionistic masterpiece and ponder what it means to be human. The dding Machine is presented by special arrangement with SMUEL FRENCH, INC.
UNIVERSITY THETRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES SPRING WKENING Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater. Music by Duncan Sheik. Based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Sharon ndrews pril 6-7 & 1 2-1 4 at 7:30 PM pril 8 & 1 5 at 2:00 PM The Tedford Stage Note: Subscribers should make their reservations by March 29, 2018 Spring wakening, Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy award winning rock musical! Can suppression of natural and innocent adolescent sexuality end in tragedy? Frank Wedekind s late 19th century play, Spring s wakening renders a heart wrenching yes! Can sexual urges and forced ignorance blaze their way through rock music? Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater s, 21st century musical adaptation of Wedekind s play delivers a heart pounding yes! But, inside this deeply moving rock musical can also be found wonderful humor and profound beauty. Spring wakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). ll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
WKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DNCE COMPNY CONCERTS The Wake Forest University Dance Company presents two annual concerts that are fully-produced professional concerts with expert costume and lighting design. ll performances are on the Harold C. Tedford Main Stage of the Scales Fine rts Center. Fall Faculty & Guest rtist Concert rtistic Director Nina Lucas November 16-18, 2017 at 7:30 PM November 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM The Fall Faculty & Guest rtist 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: ndre Tyson, former member of the lvin iley merican Dance Theatre; Ronen Koresh, rtistic Director of Koresh Dance Company; Helen Simoneau of Helen Simoneau Danse; Broadway dancers Matthew Loehr and Mark Price; and dance faculty from UNCS and UNCG. Spring Student Choreographic Concert rtistic Director Christina Tsoules Soriano pril 26 28, 2018 at 7:30 PM pril 29, 2018 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. 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. Senior directors, 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, directors, and dates will be announced late Fall 2017 semester. FOLLOW US ON: Wake Forest University Theatre & Dance @WFUtheatre @wfutheatre THETRE & DNCE 2017 2018 SESON WKE FOREST UNIVERSITY THETRE SUBSCRIPTION SERIES The season subscription series includes one ticket to each of the University Theatre productions as well as the Studio Series. Season pass prices are $40 for adults, $32 for WFU faculty/staff and senior citizens, and $20 for students. Tickets for individual productions are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, and $7 for students (all prices includes NC sales tax). Contact the audience services coordinator about group rates and student rush tickets. SESON BENEFITS > Savings of at least 33% off single ticket prices > Opportunity to reserve your performance date and seat location before single tickets go on sale to the general public > 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 DNCE CONCERT TICKETS Dance season passes are available for $27 for adults, $22 for senior citizens, and $11 for students. Ticket prices for each concert are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, and $7 for students (all prices include NC sales tax). PURCHSE YOUR PSS TODY > Call the Box Office at 336.758.5295. Open Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM > Mail the attached order form to the Box Office. > Online through our website at college.wfu.edu/theatre (Please note that subscribers will need to call the Box Office to reserve tickets for each performance.) > Email the udience Services Coordinator at WFUTheatreTix@wfu.edu for more information. Please return completed forms with separate checks for tickets and donations to: The University Theatre P.O. Box 7349 Winston-Salem, NC 27109 Phone: 336 758 5295 Online: college.wfu.edu/theatre THETRE ND DNCE 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; > The Harold C. Tedford Main Stage Theatre Fund provides production and facility support for the season; > 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. SESON PSS ORDER NME DDRESS CITY / STTE / ZIP PHONE / EMIL THETRE SESON TICKETS DULT SENIOR WFU F/S $40.00 $32.00 $32.00 DULT SENIOR STUDENT STUDENT $20.00 Please note that prices include the NC sales tax METHOD OF PYMENT DNCE SESON TICKETS VIS, MSTERCRD, DISCOVER OR MERICN EXPRESS. NO. / EXP DTE (MM/YY) OR CHECK NO. MKE CHECKS PYBLE TO WFU THETRE I SUPPORT WFU THETRE ND DNCE NME DDRESS CITY / STTE / ZIP Please use my gift where it s most needed or to the fund(s) listed below: FUNDS MOUNT $27.00 $22.00 $11.00 BENEFCTOR $1000+ PTRON $100-249 CONTRIBUTING PTRON $500-999 SPONSOR $50-99 SUSTINING PTRON $250-499 FRIEND $25-49 OTHER PLESE PPLY MY GIFT S FOLLOW: THETRE METHOD OF PYMENT DNCE VIS, MSTERCRD, DISCOVER OR MERICN EXPRESS. NO. / EXP DTE (MM/YY) OR CHECK NO. MKE CHECKS PYBLE TO WFU THETRE-GIFTS
The University Theatre P.O. Box 7349 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 FIRST CLSS MIL U.S. Postage PID Permit No. 69 Winston-Salem, NC For information or tickets, contact the Theatre & Dance Box Office at: 336.758.5295 or WFUTheatreTix@wfu.edu or buy online at: college.wfu.edu/theatre DIRECTIONS TO THE SCLES FINE RTS CENTER Polo Rd. 1 1 FROM THE POLO ROD ENTRNCE: Drive past the entrance gate. Soccer Practice Field Wingate Rd. Turn right on Carroll Weathers Drive. Turn left into Parking Lot Q. 2 FROM THE REYNOLD ROD ENTRNCE: Carroll Weathers Dr. University Parkway 3 Drive past the gatehouse. Q Turn left on llen Easley Street. Turn right on aron Lane into Parking Lot Q. 3 FROM THE UNIVERSITY PRKWY ENTRNCE: aron Lane Scales Fine rt Center Wait Chapel B Hearn Plaza Drive past the gatehouse. Turn right on Carroll Weathers Drive. Continue straight at the intersection. Turn left into Parking Lot Q. 2 Reynolda Rd. llen Easley St. Davis Field Manchester Plaza Wingate Rd. Football Practice Field Visitors can park in any parking spots after 5:00 PM on weekdays or on weekends. While there is usually ample parking in Lot Q for performances, patrons can also park in Lots and B as well as the street parking along Wake Forest Road between the Scales Fine rts Center and Wait Chapel.