FOTAD Members ... Watch the Stars Come Out
During the SIUE 2011-12 Mainstage Season
in SIUE’s Katherine Dunham Hall Theater

 

7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 12-15; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
The Importance of Being Ernest • By Oscar Wilde • Directed by Peter Cocuzza
Written by the great Irish wit, Oscar Wilde has concocted a story that still holds up as a pillar of theatrical comedy even after 115 years! The plays high farce and hilarious dialogue combines with a satirical look at Victorian social customs, marriage and the pursuit of love to provide an evening of laughs and clever humor. May the farce be with you!

7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 9-12; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13
Dance in Concert 2011 • Artistic director J. Calvin Jarrell
Choreographed by faculty and guest artists, Dance In Concert always pleases with its blend of modern creative movement—sometimes quirky, sometimes serious, but always with an eye to providing a great evening of dance entertainment.

7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, Feb. 22-25; 2 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012
Servy-n-Bernice 4Ever• By Seth Zul Rosenfeld • Directed by Kathryn Bentley
A play about an interracial couple against an urban backdrop, Mr. Rosenfeld has created a heartfelt story about Bernice, who has been beaten by a former boyfriend, and who sends an urgent message for help to Servy, a white kid who grew up with her amid the projects of New York City. Complications arise as they are each forced to face their demons.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April 18-21; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012
Cinderella • By Sean Graney • Directed by Sean Graney
This is a brand new adaptation of the iconic fairytale, based on Henri Cain’s opera libretto, but with an updated story line. Mr. Graney will be a visiting scholar at SIUE, working with students to create this intersting take on a familiar story.