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The Thanksgiving Play

 

Liberal Arts Bridge Series Staged Reading

The Thanksgiving Play

By Larissa FastHorse

One night only! November 7, 2024 at 7:30pm

Experience the first annual L.A.B. Staged Reading, where we bring together departments from across campus to see and respond to this witty and poignant satire about a group of people trying to create their own Thanksgiving Play.

Tickets are free! Reserve yours ahead of time by calling the Box Office at 206-281-2959 or emailing boxoffice@spu.edu.

Anastasia The Musical

Winter Mainstage Production

Anastasia: The Musical

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flahery
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Directed by Candace Vance
Music Directed by David Krosschell, Julie Kae Sigars, and Ryan Ellis
Choreographed by Megan Martinko

February 7–8 and 14–15, 2025

All shows at 7:30 p.m., plus a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15

Join Anya in her journey to the past as she attempts to discover where she is from ... and what that means about her future.

The Voice of The Prairie

 

Spring Mainstage Production

The Voice of the Prairie

By John Olive

Directed by Scott Nolte

April 25–26 & May 2–3, 2025

All shows at 7:30 p.m., plus a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3

SPU Alum and Taproot Theatre Company co-founder Scott Nolte returns to SPU Theatre to direct this play. As the new invention of radio begins sweeping across the nation, a radio salesman searches for a voice to captivate his audience, and the stories he discovers begin to connect characters across time and space.

Styles Showcase

 

Spring Showcase

Styles Showcase

Directed by Candace Vance with assistant director Daniel Mercado.

One night only! May 22, 2025 at 7:30pm

Come see the work of student actors in this showcase of acting styles, including scenes from plays by Bertolt Brecht and Oscar Wilde, cirque performances, and improv. Scenes will be performed by students in the Styles of Acting course.

Past Theatre Productions

Many great shows are performed by SPU Theatre each year.

Why Study Theatre?

Studying theatre, performing theatre, and otherwise engaging in the world and work of theatre will enrich your life and offer you many career and life opportunities.

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The Arts at SPU

View our online brochure, which includes a complete listing of the Theatre, Music, and Art events at SPU for the 2021–22 academic year.