Tag Archives: Theatre

CofC Theatre Presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’

The Department of Theatre in the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present its final production of the season, “Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane Austen. All of the wit and romance of Austen’s classic 1813 novel, come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation by Jon Jory. The show will [...]
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Michael Wiernicki Is Finalist at Charleston Fashion Week

The College of Charleston School of the Arts congratulates Michael Wiernicki, costume shop manager in the Department of Theatre, on his success at Charleston Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer competition.  Michael’s beautiful collection of designs was shown on the runway Thursday night, and he has advanced as a finalist. He will show his complete collection tonight [...]
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“Collaborations” Dance Performance

What happens when you combine inspirations from Buddhism, geology, Swan Lake, butoh, post-modern art, and family dynamics? The answer is Collaborations, a dance concert presented by the College of Charleston’s Department of Theatre. Collaborations will run Saturday, March 19 – Monday, March 21 in the Emmett Robinson Theatre in the Simons Center for the Arts, [...]
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Theatre Reprises “Equus” for Kennedy Center Competition

The School of the Arts’ Theatre Department is reviving its 2010 production of Equus so that it may present the play during the upcoming Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region IV annual conference.  An invitation to present a production during this conference is an honor of which only six institutions (out of more than 200 [...]
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Theatre Production OUTRAGE

CONTEMPORARY COMEDY TO TAKE AUDIENCE ON A TIME-BENDING ROLLER COASTER RIDE THROUGH HISTORY The Department of Theatre presents “Outrage” by American playwright Itamar Moses. The contemporary comedy, which deftly moves between the present day and three other time periods with energy and wit, premiered at Portland Center Stage in 2003. The show will run Wednesday, [...]
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“The Beggar’s Opera” Is Not an Opera

The Department of Theatre will present Vaclav Havel’s satire The Beggar’s Opera, November 11 – 16.  The former Czech Republic President and political dissident Vaclav Havel borrowed some characters and plot elements from John Gay’s 1728 ballad opera to create his own tale of a culture where no one could be trusted.  It is a [...]
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J.S. Bach and Radiohead, Together in Concert

Well, obviously Bach and Radiohead didn’t perform together in reality, but the collaborative performance “Between the Lines” by students. alumni and special guests offered a unique repertoire of classical and popular music to a packed audience last night.  Opening with Claude Debussy’s Arabesque No. 1, with a mix of favorites by British rock band, Radiohead, [...]
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Theatre Student Wins Playwriting Competition

Senior Theatre major Peter DuPuis won second place in the playwriting division of the Porter Fleming Literary Competition.  Peter is a former student of Dr. Franklin Ashley, Professor emeritus, in the Theatre department. [more info]
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“Tintypes” Musical Production

The Department of Theatre in the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present the nostalgic, musical revue Tintypes.  The production is a parade of nearly 50 musical numbers, celebrating and satirizing American life at the turn of the 20th century. Tintypes chronicles the growing pains of the nation, with themes of factory life, [...]
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2010-11 Theatre Season Announced

Season subscriptions for eight, exciting performances can be purchased by calling 843.953.6306 or emailing oleksiakm@cofc.edu.  [Season brochure] Shakespeare’s R & J adapted by Joe Calarco • August 12 – 15 and 26 – 31 Cymbeline by William Shakespeare • Aug. 19 – 22 and Sept. 2 – 7 Tintypes by Mary Kyte, Mel Marvin (CofC [...]
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