American University Theatre/Musical Theatre Program

02/16/2023

"Though based in 1992, this story feels more relevant than ever. The fear-mongering, victim blaming, spineless leadership, and rampant spread of misinformation will be all too familiar to 2022 audiences. . . but the high-spirited campy comedy and vigorous score will have us all screaming for more!” - Clancey Yovanovich, "Bat Boy: The Musical" director

"Bat Boy: The Musical" premieres TONIGHT at Greenberg Theatre! Through 2/25. 🎟️: $10-$15, FREE for American University students with ID: https://bit.ly/3I2h9Eq

📷 : Kate Zuckerman

Content notes: this show contains guns and violence, sexual assault and r**e, su***de, in**st, simulated animal harm, blood, flashing lights, and atmospheric haze.

02/11/2023

Congratulations to our alumni, students and faculty who have been nominated for this year's Helen Hayes Awards!

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical:
Graciela Rey - Make Way for Ducklings at Adventure Theatre
Vishal Vaidya - Meredith Willson’s The Music Man at Olney Theatre Center

Outstanding Costume Design:
Elizabeth Morton - Shakespeare in Love at Keegan Theatre

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play:
Danielle Gallo – The Revolutionists at Prologue Theatre
Emma Wallach – The Tempest at Round House Theatre
Patrick Donoughe – The Tempest at Round House Theatre

Outstanding Direction of a Play
Aaron Posner – The Tempest at Round House

Recent AU Guest Artists
Marika Countouris – Outstanding Musical Direction

Kimberly Belflower - Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical

*Please comment with the names of any additional AU folks nominated for awards this season.
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Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography (Ben Ribler and Graciela Rey as Mr. and Mrs. Mallard in Make Way for Ducklings.)

02/01/2023

Congratulations to Professor Aaron Posner! The production of The Tempest that he co-directed with Teller was nominated for several Helen Hayes awards, including Outstanding Director. While the show has closed, Round House Theatre has made a streaming version that is available for another week. Check it out while you can - it was amazing.

Round House Theatre's meteoric rise continues in 2019 as we get ready to reopen our dramatically transformed theatre with a full six-play lineup that's brimming with heart, soul, and a whole lot of humor.

01/28/2023

The 24 Hour Play Festival is tonight. Tune in to the Livestream here on Facebook. 2 Shows - 7pm and 9pm.

10/19/2022

Congratulations to the OVERTURE '22 cast, crew and creative team on your inspiring work! Here are some highlights!
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04/29/2022

With classes now officially over, a congratulations are in order for the Senior Class of the Theatre & Musical Theatre program. The past many years have had their trials and tribulations yet you all overcame it as a class! We cannot wait to see where life brings each and everyone of you in the future💛

04/21/2022

Our production of Into The Woods is coming back for one more weekend of shows starting tonight! Get your tickets at the link below.

Photo Credit - Olivia Bloch

https://auartstix.universitytickets.com

04/21/2022

It's the end of the semester and that means project presentations in Stagecraft. Here are some of the painted flats the students created and students sewing their tote bags.

04/14/2022

Last night was the premiere of The Winter's Tale, a Theatrical Film Experiment. We started rehearsing this show in August of 2021, planning on opening our season with it at the end of September. Covid forced a shift in our production and we pivoted to making a film. Chelsea Thaler '14 and her creative partner Nick Szpara joined us for a weekend of filming in November and have spent the past few months editing.

It was a fantastic premiere. We hope to make it available for streaming and other showings soon.

04/07/2022

This month we have a Gallery of Production Photos from shows spanning 18 years. The exhibit is outside of the Katzen Studio Theatre (where Into the Woods will be playing the next two weekends). We're thrilled to be able to share our history with our current students and prospectives.

04/06/2022

Tomorrow is Into the Woods opening night! We are so excited for the hard work of this cast and crew to be shared to the world! Comment down below which show you are seeing!
📷: Olivia Bloch

04/05/2022

The cast and crew of our sold out production of Into the Woods are halfway through tech rehearsals! We are so excited for them to open on Thursday!! Tune into our story on Instagram this week for behind the scenes footage of this show! Picture credit: Olivia Bloch