THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
An original adaptation from the story by Hans Christian Anderson
October 21—23
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
A TheatreXpress student production, directed by Trey Davis.
The CAST (Court Annex Studio Theatre)
When the famous and vain Emperor demands new clothing to satisfy his unquenchable thirst for the latest fashions, two clever con artists pretend to be tailors. When given the opportunity to create a new wardrobe for the Emperor, they devise an ingenious plan. They convince all involved that only those with the gift of vision and competence can see the beauty of an invisible fabric—anyone who fails to see the clothing would be revealed as stupid and inept. As preparations proceed for a royal parade, the Emperor revels in the opportunity to showcase his new apparel—while concealing his own concerns about the invisible nature of the cloth. Will anyone have the courage and vision to speak the truth?
This classic and timeless story about vanity, ignorance, conformity, and the fear of truth will be updated for a modern audience with an original adaptation, written through collaboration between TLU students and faculty. This new adaptation of the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson is fun for all ages—targeted to youth, but with themes that are timely and universal for the kid in all of us.
RHINOCEROS
by Eugene Ionesco
November 11—13
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
Jackson Auditorium
On a tranquil Sunday afternoon, Berenger and Jean meet outside a café and find themselves at odds. Berenger, an everyman, struggles with the balance between work, his social life, and a fondness for alcohol. Jean, driven and refined, scolds Berenger for his sloth and apathy, encouraging him to get his act together. Their dispute is interrupted when a rhinoceros charges through the square, disrupting the placid locale. As the residents try to make sense of it all, the friendship between Berenger and Jean is tested. Soon, that tension extends to Berenger’s workplace, where his co-workers struggle to determine the significance and validity of the rhino sighting. When it is revealed that a sick colleague has turned into a rhinoceros, an expanding epidemic is introduced. Berenger distracts himself by attempting to mend his friendship with Jean, and developing a romantic relationship with his colleague Daisy. As more and more citizens become rhinos, however, he finds himself overwhelmed by it all—struggling to maintain his humanity.
Written in 1959, Ionesco’s play is a staple of the avant-garde theatre and political/existential philosophy that followed World War II, combining reality with the ridiculous in a fierce commentary on the human condition. With themes that remain relevant and timeless, Rhinoceros explores authoritarianism, conformity, mob mentality, morality, and the formation of human identity. Recently revived in London, in a production starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Berenger, Rhinoceros continues to be what the New York Times called "An allegory for our times."
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean
April 7—9
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
Jackson Auditorium
Brighton, England. 1963. Hungry and in need of work, Francis Henshall is employed by his ‘guvnor’ number one—a small-time crook named Roscoe Crabbe, in town to collect money from Charlie “The Duck” Clench, the gangster father of Roscoe’s fiancée, Pauline. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own twin brother—recently killed in a fight with Rachel’s boyfriend, Stanley Stubbers. Roscoe’s arrival (and apparent resurrection!) wreaks havoc on the marital arrangements for Pauline, who had quickly fallen for Alan, the actor son of Harry Dangle, the family lawyer and fixer. When Stubbers arrives in Brighton, Francis offers his service to a second guvnor, prompting a whirlwind of mistaken identities and farcical hijinks. As the comic confusion mounts, Francis fights to feed his mammoth appetites for food and a romance of his own, all while struggling to serve two guvnors.
Richard Bean's hilarious comedy received 5-star reviews from every London newspaper and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season, bringing a Tony Award to James Corden, host of the The Late Late Show, for his portrayal of Francis.
"Splendidly silly…satanic and seraphic, dirty-minded and utterly innocent." —NY Times. "…lifts audiences from mere happiness to eye-watering, comic hysteria." —Variety. "The most glorious comedy on the planet." —Daily Mail (London). "If you're not having a good time at this show, you may be on the wrong medication." —Hollywood Reporter.
THE MOVING PICTURES PROJECT 2.0
The second annual original film project
Coming Spring 2017
This original story will be developed and produced as part of an initiative to create an annual film/media project. It continues our commitment to film production, evident in recent projects like “La Llorona” and “Vaguebook”—both original short films that received production support through the department. The students and faculty of TLU Dramatic Media will collaborate with local artists throughout the various stages of production and post-production on this world premiere. Will the final “moving pictures” be a television episode? A film? Content for new media? Join us to find out!
XPRESSFEST.17
Apr. 20—22, Specific content and times TBA
The CAST (Court Annex Studio Theatre)
The 17th annual XpressFest showcases original student plays, movies, and class projects. Join the student artists of TheatreXpress for this culmination of their annual work, including senior capstone projects.
All dates, times and content are subject to change. Visit www.tludramaticmedia.com or www.tlu.edu/drama for current information.
An original adaptation from the story by Hans Christian Anderson
October 21—23
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
A TheatreXpress student production, directed by Trey Davis.
The CAST (Court Annex Studio Theatre)
When the famous and vain Emperor demands new clothing to satisfy his unquenchable thirst for the latest fashions, two clever con artists pretend to be tailors. When given the opportunity to create a new wardrobe for the Emperor, they devise an ingenious plan. They convince all involved that only those with the gift of vision and competence can see the beauty of an invisible fabric—anyone who fails to see the clothing would be revealed as stupid and inept. As preparations proceed for a royal parade, the Emperor revels in the opportunity to showcase his new apparel—while concealing his own concerns about the invisible nature of the cloth. Will anyone have the courage and vision to speak the truth?
This classic and timeless story about vanity, ignorance, conformity, and the fear of truth will be updated for a modern audience with an original adaptation, written through collaboration between TLU students and faculty. This new adaptation of the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson is fun for all ages—targeted to youth, but with themes that are timely and universal for the kid in all of us.
RHINOCEROS
by Eugene Ionesco
November 11—13
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
Jackson Auditorium
On a tranquil Sunday afternoon, Berenger and Jean meet outside a café and find themselves at odds. Berenger, an everyman, struggles with the balance between work, his social life, and a fondness for alcohol. Jean, driven and refined, scolds Berenger for his sloth and apathy, encouraging him to get his act together. Their dispute is interrupted when a rhinoceros charges through the square, disrupting the placid locale. As the residents try to make sense of it all, the friendship between Berenger and Jean is tested. Soon, that tension extends to Berenger’s workplace, where his co-workers struggle to determine the significance and validity of the rhino sighting. When it is revealed that a sick colleague has turned into a rhinoceros, an expanding epidemic is introduced. Berenger distracts himself by attempting to mend his friendship with Jean, and developing a romantic relationship with his colleague Daisy. As more and more citizens become rhinos, however, he finds himself overwhelmed by it all—struggling to maintain his humanity.
Written in 1959, Ionesco’s play is a staple of the avant-garde theatre and political/existential philosophy that followed World War II, combining reality with the ridiculous in a fierce commentary on the human condition. With themes that remain relevant and timeless, Rhinoceros explores authoritarianism, conformity, mob mentality, morality, and the formation of human identity. Recently revived in London, in a production starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Berenger, Rhinoceros continues to be what the New York Times called "An allegory for our times."
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean
April 7—9
Evenings: Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM • Matinees: Friday and Sunday @ 2:30 PM
Jackson Auditorium
Brighton, England. 1963. Hungry and in need of work, Francis Henshall is employed by his ‘guvnor’ number one—a small-time crook named Roscoe Crabbe, in town to collect money from Charlie “The Duck” Clench, the gangster father of Roscoe’s fiancée, Pauline. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own twin brother—recently killed in a fight with Rachel’s boyfriend, Stanley Stubbers. Roscoe’s arrival (and apparent resurrection!) wreaks havoc on the marital arrangements for Pauline, who had quickly fallen for Alan, the actor son of Harry Dangle, the family lawyer and fixer. When Stubbers arrives in Brighton, Francis offers his service to a second guvnor, prompting a whirlwind of mistaken identities and farcical hijinks. As the comic confusion mounts, Francis fights to feed his mammoth appetites for food and a romance of his own, all while struggling to serve two guvnors.
Richard Bean's hilarious comedy received 5-star reviews from every London newspaper and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season, bringing a Tony Award to James Corden, host of the The Late Late Show, for his portrayal of Francis.
"Splendidly silly…satanic and seraphic, dirty-minded and utterly innocent." —NY Times. "…lifts audiences from mere happiness to eye-watering, comic hysteria." —Variety. "The most glorious comedy on the planet." —Daily Mail (London). "If you're not having a good time at this show, you may be on the wrong medication." —Hollywood Reporter.
THE MOVING PICTURES PROJECT 2.0
The second annual original film project
Coming Spring 2017
This original story will be developed and produced as part of an initiative to create an annual film/media project. It continues our commitment to film production, evident in recent projects like “La Llorona” and “Vaguebook”—both original short films that received production support through the department. The students and faculty of TLU Dramatic Media will collaborate with local artists throughout the various stages of production and post-production on this world premiere. Will the final “moving pictures” be a television episode? A film? Content for new media? Join us to find out!
XPRESSFEST.17
Apr. 20—22, Specific content and times TBA
The CAST (Court Annex Studio Theatre)
The 17th annual XpressFest showcases original student plays, movies, and class projects. Join the student artists of TheatreXpress for this culmination of their annual work, including senior capstone projects.
All dates, times and content are subject to change. Visit www.tludramaticmedia.com or www.tlu.edu/drama for current information.
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