The Department of Theatre remains committed to one core value - our students' intellectual and artistic growth. We believe the theatre is a unique portal that can open the minds of Davidson students to new ways of thinking. The theatre is a place where we can ponder our mortality and celebrate our humanity.
Instruction in theatre is both theatrical and practical, and as such, the department steadfastly presents theatre that matters, that continues to resound beyond the performance night. We are committed to presenting theatre that stimulates the minds of our audience members; our productions are often accompanied by symposiums and talk-back discussions, which reflectively delve into the nuances of the scripted work.
Over the last decade, our productions have won several theatre awards from the Metrolina Theatre Association and Creative Loafing magazine. We balance the highest quality production values with material that is courageous in its content, form and execution.
To support our work, we have two new state-of-the-art facilities: The Cunningham Theatre Center (renovated in 2008) and The Duke Family Performance Hall (built in 2000). Click here to see photos of these building spaces.
Our 2009-10 production season is one that offers a safe harbor during turbulent global and economic times. We think theatre is one of the few places where you can contemplate your existence, purpose, and right to equality while sitting in a space with fellow theatre goers amid the pulsing hearts and voices of the actors. It is a place where you can gain rejuvenation so that you can feel the promise of a new day.
The season includes: arguably Moliere's most produced play, Tartuffe; an adult-version of Alice in Wonderland which will be directed by senior theatre major Samantha Karlin and will feature many student designers; our return to the quirky children's play Rumpelstiltskin (with our annual co-production with the Davidson Community Players); an artistic unveiling of nine contemporary Iraqi women created by Heather Raffo in her play, Nine Parts of Desire; and a hilarious new comedy about love, theatre, and cross-dressing in Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies.
The above productions are supported by our acting, directing, design, world theatre history, and contemporary drama classes. At Davidson our students not only actively learn skills in the classroom but they hone these skills in our productions. All Davidson students are welcome to audition for our plays and partake in our classes. Should you enjoy the arts we hope you will attend our 2009-10 production season.
With warm greetings,
Ann Marie Costa
Chair
Photos Left:
Anything Goes, 2007
Dark Ride, 2006
Right:
Student One Acts
|
