Summer Season
SIUE Cougar Theater Camp presents "Disney's Little Mermaid Jr."
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, Music by Alan Menken, Book by Doug Wright
Directed by Ashley Melton, Camp Director
June 17- 7:00 p.m./ June 18- 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m./ June 19- 3:00 p.m.
Dunham Hall Theater
Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends! In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home--and her finds--behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
"Much Ado About Nothing"
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Chuck Harper
June 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. & June 19 at 2:00 p.m.
June 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. & June 26 at 2:00 p.m. These performances have been canceled.
Metcalf Theater (Campus Parking Lot F)
One of Shakespeare's best-loved romcoms, Much Ado About Nothing is a celebration of the merry war of the sexes, and features some of Shakespeare's wittiest dialogue. Beatrice and Benedick are made for each other, and everyone know it...except them! With outrageous plot twists, a host of well-meaning meddlers, and one of the most hilariously inept Constables of all time, Much Ado is the perfect summer blend of matchmaking and mirthful manipulation. Inspired by 1940s Golden Age Musicals, this light-hearted, and good-spirited production turns up the dial on screwball comedy and clever romantic banter.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Katherine Slavinski
July 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. & July 17 at 2:00 p.m.
July 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. & July 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Dunham Hall Theater
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, follows preferred son Joseph in the reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar's wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph's solution to Egypt's famine elevates him to Pharaoh's right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group, www.concordtheatricals.com
