WIU BFA Musical Theatre Program

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WIU Theatre & Dance Presents ~
Roald Dahl’s
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Book by Dennis Kelly

WHEN:
July 11 at 7:30pm and July 12 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

WHERE:
Hainline Theatre (on the WIU Campus)

TICKETS:
General Admission $25, Senior/Student $20
For reservations/tickets - Call 309.298.2900, online at https://www.westernpresents.com/ or visit us at the WIU Box Office in Hainline Lobby.

ABOUT THE PLAY:
The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Up next at WIU Theatre and Dance! Join us for this hilarious farce - called the "funniest farce of all time!"

NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by DC Wright

When:
April 3 – 5 at 7:30pm; April 5 & 6 at 2:00pm

Where:
Hainline Theatre

Tickets:
General admission $20; Senior/Students $15; WIU Students FREE with ID.
Purchase tickets online at westernpresents.com, call 309.298.2900, or drop by the WIU Box Office in Hainline Lobby.

About the play: In a provincial English town, a theatre troupe rehearses a touring production of a s*x comedy, NOTHING ON. Unfortunately, almost nothing is going right – the cast can’t remember their lines, they mix up their blocking, misplace props, and they’ve lost sight of why they’re acting! Even the director is certain that the show will be a disaster. Somehow the cast pulls through, but by mid-tour the drama has moved backstage, as cast and crews’ personal lives start to mirror the insanity in the play, with s*xual dalliances, jealousies, and chaos reigning overall. By closing night, the play is in complete shambles both onstage and off, with open “warfare” occurring among cast members and everyone simply trying to survive until the final curtain.

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING ON. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

TICKETS GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK!!

The College of Fine Arts and Communication
& SummerStage
presents

Disney
NEWSIES
THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

WHAT:
TICKETS GO ON SALE!!

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 26th
WIU Box Office Hours: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

WHERE:
WIU Box Office in Hainline Lobby or
online at: https://www.westernpresents.com/

COST:
General Admission $20; Senior/Student $17

PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Performances are in Hainline Theatre.
Performance dates/times:
• Friday, July 12 at 7:30pm
• Saturday, July 13 at 2:00pm
• Saturday, July 13 at 7:30pm

BYOP
(Bring Your Own Play)
Directed by Adam Lewis & Friends

WHEN:
April 26 & 27 at 7:30pm

WHERE:
Simpkins Theatre (2nd Floor Simpkins Hall)

TICKETS:
$5 General Admission, WIU Student Free with ID. Get your tickets at wiu.edu/theatre, at the WIU Box Office in Hainline Theatre, or by calling 309.298.2900.

ABOUT:
New Plays, written by students, designed by students, performed by students, for students! Enjoy an evening of completely student-created new works.

It's getting real y'all!
Sharon Nott is retiring after 40 years of service to WIU and WIU T&D!
Please join us for a reception to honor and celebrate Sharon Nott
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Information is below. Please let me know if you have questions!

UP NEXT AT WIU Theatre & Dance -
Presented by
University Dance Company

Dance Escape
Directed by Kristin Kavanagh & Donald Laney

WHEN:
April 18 – 20 at 7:30pm & April 21 at 2:00pm

WHERE:
Hainline Theatre

TICKETS:
General Admission $15, Senior/Student $12, WIU Student Free with ID
To purchase tickets Call 309.298.2900, online at westernpresents.com, or visit the WIU Box Office in Hainline Theatre Lobby.

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: Western Illinois University's annual Spring Dance Concert will offer an evening of dance, choreographed by students and instructors as well as guest artists. Each performance will incorporate a variety of dance styles, including modern/contemporary, jazz, Afro-modern, and

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
SummerStage Auditions for NEWSIES!!
April 26 - 28 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm in Horrabin Hall Theatre!
Register for a Audition Slot here: https://form.jotform.com/233455071903049

We love the folks at OAT!

Coming Up Next at WIU Theatre & Dance:
NEXT TO NORMAL
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Carolyn Blackinton
Musical Direction by Matt Bean
Choreography by Donald Laney

WHEN: October 13 & 14 at 7:30pm and October 15 at 2:00pm

WHERE: Simpkins Theatre

TICKETS: General Admission $5, WIU Student Free with ID
Call 309.298.2900 or click here https://www.westernpresents.com/ to purchase tickets.

ABOUT THE PLAY: NEXT TO NORMAL is the story of Diana Goodman and her family. Traumatized by the death of her infant son from an undiagnosed intestinal obstruction, Diana has lived with bipolar depressive disorder and delusional episodes for the past seventeen years. The illness has affected everyone in her life, and has nearly torn her family apart on several occasions. NEXT TO NORMAL is an emotional powerhouse musical that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

🎭 CALLING ALL THEATRE KIDS! 🎭

Western Illinois University is announcing in-person audition dates for our BFA in Musical Theatre program! We are also accepting video audition submissions.

AUDITION DATES:
• Saturday, February 5th @ 9am
• Saturday, March 5th @ 9am
• Saturday, April 9th @ 9am

In-person auditions will take place on WIU’s campus in Simpkins Hall, Rooms 001 & 002.

To schedule an audition or to receive more information on video submissions, contact Head of Musical Theatre Department Lysa Fox at [email protected] or Department Chair Tammy Killian at [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you! 💛💜

Tonight is the night! Come watch the senior BFA Musical Theatre class showcase everything they have learned over the last 4 years. Watch them take over Simpkins Theatre with singing, acting, and dancing tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm.

WIU BFA alum Brian McKinley has solidified his position as one of St. Louis's key theatre makers. He works full time for the The St. Louis Black Repertory Company , and this summer he is performing in St. Louis Shakespeare Festival King Lear starring Tony Award Winner André De Shields. Check out these incredible photos of Brian in action.

If you're a working BFA alum, please reach out to us so we can feature you too!