2003-2004 Mainstage Theatre Season

Beckett Works

By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Zachary Davis (‘01)
Studio Theatre

• Fri, Oct 3, 8:00 PM
• Sat, Oct 4, 2:00 PM
• Sat, Oct 4, 7:00 PM
• Sun, Oct 5, 2:00 PM
• Sun, Oct 5, 7:00 PM

Anna Karenina

Adapted from the novel by Leo Tolstoy
By Helen Edmundson
Directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre

• Fri, Nov 7, 8:00 PM
• Sat, Nov 8, 2:00 PM
• Sun, Nov 9, 7:00 PM
• Fri, Nov 14, 8:00 PM
• Sat, Nov 15, 2:00 PM
• Sun, Nov 16, 7:00 PM

Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble

Directed by Ann Kessler
University Theatre

• Fri, Feb 13, 8:00 PM
• Sat, Feb 14, 8:00 PM
• Sun, Feb 15, 7:00 PM

The Cradle Will Rock

By Marc Blitzstein
Directed by John Steven Paul
University Theatre

• Fri, Apr 23, 8:00 PM
• Sat, Apr 24, 2:00 PM
• Sun, Apr 25, 7:00 PM
• Fri, Apr 30, 8:00 PM
• Sat, May 1, 2:00 PM
• Sun, May 2, 7:00 PM

Call 219-464-5162 for season subscriptions and
ticket ordering information.

More theatre events in 2003-2004:

September Festival of Dance

Valparaiso University Union

• Weds., Sept. 17, 7:30 pm
• Thurs., Sept. 18, 7:30 pm

The Acting-Directing Showcase

• Sun., Dec. 7, 2:00 pm
• Studio Theatre
• The 1-2-3-4-5 Series
• Fri., Feb. 20, 8:00 pm
• Sat., Feb. 21, 8:00 pm

Studio Theatre

Soul Purpose

Soul Purpose, the liturgical drama troupe of the Valparaiso University Theatre, performs plays as parts of worship services in congregations across the United States between October 1 and April 1. In 2003-2004, the thirty-member troupe, under the direction of Professor John Steven Paul, will perform at churches in Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. For the troupe's complete itinerary, including performances at the Chapel of the Resurrection, call 219-464-5213.

Theatre Outreach Performances

Theatre Outreach Performances (TOP) is an alliance of students, faculty, Valparaiso University Service groups and community organizations that are interested in using theatre arts to address social issues in educational settings. TOP presents plays and scenarios in which audience members are able to talk about the play with performers, both during and after the performances. Productions are presented for students from kindergarten to university, both within classroom settings and to larger groups.