SILENT SKY
OPENING SEPTEMBER 29 AT 8PM
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: SEPT. 30, OCT. 4-6 AT 8PM
OCT. 1 & OCT. 8 @ 2PM
WRITTEN BY LAUREN GUNDERSON
DIRECTED BY: VIVIAN APPLER
Silent Sky brings to life the untold story of Henrietta Leavitt, a brilliant astronomer whose groundbreaking discoveries changed our understanding of the cosmos. Fueled by determination, intellect, and an unyielding spirit, Henrietta struggles against the societal expectations of the early 20th century in Lauren Gunderson’s thought-provoking meditation on perseverance, the pursuit of knowledge, and the indomitable human spirit.
SILENT SKY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
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MOTHER COURAGE
& HER CHILDREN
OPENING NOVEMBER 10 AT 8PM
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: NOV. 9 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: NOV. 15-18 AT 8PM
NOV. 12 & 19 @ 2PM
WRITTEN BY BERTOLT BRECHT, MARGARETE STEFFIN
TRANSLATION: ERIC BENTLEY
DIRECTED BY: JUSTIN ANDERSON
Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic war, Mother Courage and Her Children follows the resilient and enterprising Mother Courage as she traverses and scavenges war-torn landscapes, profiting from the ongoing conflict while providing for her three children. As she navigates this world, Courage must contend with the tragic consequences of prioritizing personal gain over compassion and empathy in Bertolt Brecht’s timeless critique of war, capitalism, and the strength of values in the face of untold adversity.
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HAYAVADANA
OPENING FEBRUARY 16 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: FEBRUARY 17, 21-24 AT 8PM
FEBRUARY 25 AT 2PM
WRITTEN BY GIRISH KARNAD
DIRECTED BY: HAZAEL GOMES
Two close friends find themselves entangled in a mystically complex love triangle with the beautiful Padmini. However, their world is turned upside down when a deity swaps their physical forms, leaving each man with the other’s head. What follows is a humorous and heartfelt exploration of identity, desire, and the intricacies of existence in Girish Karnad’s two-act Hayavadana.
CAST
DATES
FIRST SEMESTER: A MUSICAL
OPENING MARCH 21 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: MARCH 22-23 AT 8PM
MARCH 24 AT 2PM
FREE ADMISSION
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION TO THALIAN BLACKFRIARS
BY WYN ALYSE THOMAS
A new addition to UGA Theatre’s annual offerings – the New Work Spotlight! Every year, with support of the New Georgia Group Grant, UGA Theatre will highlight a student-written, student-produced work. The first production of this slot will be First Semester: A Musical by undergraduate Wyn Alyse Thomas, opening March 21, 2024!
First Semester: A Musical follows Alicia, a chronic overachiever with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder whose fervor for scholastic excellence is undone by the rigors of college living. Between her plummeting grades and her long-time friend taking collegiate excess to its extremes, Alicia must find a way to navigate her uncertain new reality. This musical is an exploration of identity, dating, friendship, girlhood, and mental health at one of the most vulnerable stages in one’s life.
Co-produced by Thalian Blackfriars.
CAST
PRODUCTION TEAM
CO-DIRECTOR:
SYDNEY RAINWATER
CO-DIRECTOR, WRITER, MUSIC DIRECTOR:
WYN ALYSE THOMAS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, STAGE MANAGER, &
SCENIC DESIGN: RHIANNA WALTON
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: BRANTLEY TAYLOR
DEVELOPMENTAL DRAMATURG:
SLOAN GARNER
ACCOMPANIST: BENJAMIN BROWN
BASS, GUITAR,
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION:
MOSES BANNISTER
CHOREOGRAPHER: LILY MORRIS
INTIMACY COORDINATOR: SOFIA RUIZ
LIGHTING DESIGN: ABBY MCWETHY
HEAD ELECTRICIAN, LIGHT BOARD OP:
JACK COLLINS
SOUND DESIGN: BAYLEN WHORTON
PROPS: BELLA HOLLIDAY
COSTUME, MAKEUP DESIGN:
JENNA GUBRAN
CO-COSTUME DESIGN: DYLLON GLAZE
COSTUME ASSIST: AVA SCOLARO
SOCIAL MEDIA, COSTUME ASSIST:
BARBARA MACHADO-REQUENA
FACULTY ADVISOR: GEORGE CONTINI
DRAMATURG: AAYUSH UMESH
DATES
FIRST SEMESTER: A MUSICAL
OPENING MARCH 21 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: MARCH 22-23 AT 8PM
MARCH 24 AT 2PM
FREE ADMISSION
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION TO THALIAN BLACKFRIARS
BY WYN ALYSE THOMAS
A new addition to UGA Theatre’s annual offerings – the New Work Spotlight! Every year, with support of the New Georgia Group Grant, UGA Theatre will highlight a student-written, student-produced work. The first production of this slot will be First Semester: A Musical by undergraduate Wyn Alyse Thomas, opening March 21, 2024!
First Semester: A Musical follows Alicia, a chronic overachiever with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder whose fervor for scholastic excellence is undone by the rigors of college living. Between her plummeting grades and her long-time friend taking collegiate excess to its extremes, Alicia must find a way to navigate her uncertain new reality. This musical is an exploration of identity, dating, friendship, girlhood, and mental health at one of the most vulnerable stages in one’s life.
Co-produced by Thalian Blackfriars.
CAST
PRODUCTION TEAM
CO-DIRECTOR:
SYDNEY RAINWATER
CO-DIRECTOR, WRITER, MUSIC DIRECTOR:
WYN ALYSE THOMAS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, STAGE MANAGER, &
SCENIC DESIGN: RHIANNA WALTON
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: BRANTLEY TAYLOR
DEVELOPMENTAL DRAMATURG:
SLOAN GARNER
ACCOMPANIST: BENJAMIN BROWN
BASS, GUITAR,
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION:
MOSES BANNISTER
CHOREOGRAPHER: LILY MORRIS
INTIMACY COORDINATOR: SOFIA RUIZ
LIGHTING DESIGN: ABBY MCWETHY
HEAD ELECTRICIAN, LIGHT BOARD OP:
JACK COLLINS
SOUND DESIGN: BAYLEN WHORTON
PROPS: BELLA HOLLIDAY
COSTUME, MAKEUP DESIGN:
JENNA GUBRAN
CO-COSTUME DESIGN: DYLLON GLAZE
COSTUME ASSIST: AVA SCOLARO
SOCIAL MEDIA, COSTUME ASSIST:
BARBARA MACHADO-REQUENA
FACULTY ADVISOR: GEORGE CONTINI
DRAMATURG: AAYUSH UMESH
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
OPENING APRIL 12 AT 8PM
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: APRIL 11 AT 8PM
OTHER DATES: APRIL 12-13, 17-20 AT 8PM
APRIL 21 AT 2PM
BY HOWARD ASHMAN & ALAN MENKEN
(MORE CREDITS BELOW)
DIRECTED BY: DANIEL ELLIS
The cult-classic musical sensation Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Fine Arts Stage this Spring! This hilariously macabre show follows Seymour, a hapless floral shop assistant whose discovery of a voraciously violent plant brings him untold fame and fortune. Unfortunately for Seymour, Audrey II needs a bit more than water and sunlight to grow. With a toe-tapping score that blends 1960s rock with doo-wop, Ashman and Menken’s Little Shop of Horrors promises a frightfully funny time at the theatre!
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
BOOK & LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN | MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN
BASED ON THE FILM BY ROGER CORMAN. SCREENPLAY BY CHARLES GRIFFITH.
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY THE WPA THEATRE (KYLE RENICK, PRODUCING DIRECTOR)
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY BY THE WPA THEATRE, DAVID GEFFEN, CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI.
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