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Fault Lines,008
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017.

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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017.

The Life, 329
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical-drama The Life, performed November 20-24, 2019.

The Life, 333
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical-drama The Life, performed November 20-24, 2019.

The Life, 002
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical-drama The Life, performed November 20-24, 2019.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 001
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performance dates February 20-24, 2019, at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Christopher Connelly, with Lea Hulsey ’21 as assistant director.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 002
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performance dates February 20-24, 2019, at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Christopher Connelly, with Lea Hulsey ’21 as assistant director.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 003
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performance dates February 20-24, 2019, at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Christopher Connelly, with Lea Hulsey ’21 as assistant director.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 004

Curtains, 197
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Curtains, a musical mystery comedy written by Fred Ebb and John Kander, and performed November 14-18, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Based on the book by Peter Stone, the musical is a parody of 1950s “whodunit” theatre mysteries, and received eight Tony Award nominations when it premiered on Broadway in 2007.
The production was directed by Associate Professor and Director of the School of Theatre Arts Jean Kerr, with Danielle Ponsot ’20 as assistant director and Andrew Neeley ’19 as stage manager.

Curtains, 213
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Curtains, a musical mystery comedy written by Fred Ebb and John Kander, and performed November 14-18, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Based on the book by Peter Stone, the musical is a parody of 1950s “whodunit” theatre mysteries, and received eight Tony Award nominations when it premiered on Broadway in 2007.
The production was directed by Associate Professor and Director of the School of Theatre Arts Jean Kerr, with Danielle Ponsot ’20 as assistant director and Andrew Neeley ’19 as stage manager.

Giant, Image089
Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, GIANT is a new American musical that spans generations (1920’s-1950’s) in an epic chronicle of the state that is like no place else on earth: Texas. Amid a turbulent culture of greed, bigotry and money, a powerful cattleman, his new Virginia bride, their family and friends – not to mention their enemies – embrace and confront the joys and sorrows that loom as large as the state they call home. Giant received rave reviews for its off-Broadway production at the Public Theatre and nine Drama Desk Award nominations including Outstanding Musical, Music, Lyrics, Book and Orchestrations. This is the first production of Giant after its NYC premiere.

Curtains, 001
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Curtains, a musical mystery comedy written by Fred Ebb and John Kander, and performed November 14-18, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Based on the book by Peter Stone, the musical is a parody of 1950s “whodunit” theatre mysteries, and received eight Tony Award nominations when it premiered on Broadway in 2007.
The production was directed by Associate Professor and Director of the School of Theatre Arts Jean Kerr, with Danielle Ponsot ’20 as assistant director and Andrew Neeley ’19 as stage manager.

A Class Act, 017
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of “A Class Act,” written by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, with music and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performance dates October 8-12, 2013 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Directed and choreographed by Associate Professor of Theater Arts Jean MacFarland Kerr, with Sarah Menke as Assistant Director, and Assistant Choreographer Brittany Ambler.

Xanadu, 001
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Xanadu, performed April 10-15, 2018.

Xanadu, 002
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Xanadu, performed April 10-15, 2018.

Xanadu, 003
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Xanadu, performed April 10-15, 2018.

Rhinoceros, 147
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Eugène Ionesco’s savage satire Rhinoceros. Performance dates February 27 through March 4, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre, McPherson Hall. Originally set in a small French town, the play was adapted to take place on the Illinois Wesleyan campus and local community. Rhinoceros is a commentary on the human condition, as the community is suddenly besieged by one roaring citizen who finds himself turning into a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As with any “disease,” more citizens become infected. Written in 1959 in response to the resurfacing of fascism in parts of Europe, the play explores the theme of social conformity as average citizens turn into mindless savages.

Rhinoceros, 006
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Eugène Ionesco’s savage satire Rhinoceros. Performance dates February 27 through March 4, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre, McPherson Hall. Originally set in a small French town, the play was adapted to take place on the Illinois Wesleyan campus and local community. Rhinoceros is a commentary on the human condition, as the community is suddenly besieged by one roaring citizen who finds himself turning into a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As with any “disease,” more citizens become infected. Written in 1959 in response to the resurfacing of fascism in parts of Europe, the play explores the theme of social conformity as average citizens turn into mindless savages.

Rhinoceros, 027
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Eugène Ionesco’s savage satire Rhinoceros. Performance dates February 27 through March 4, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre, McPherson Hall. Originally set in a small French town, the play was adapted to take place on the Illinois Wesleyan campus and local community. Rhinoceros is a commentary on the human condition, as the community is suddenly besieged by one roaring citizen who finds himself turning into a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As with any “disease,” more citizens become infected. Written in 1959 in response to the resurfacing of fascism in parts of Europe, the play explores the theme of social conformity as average citizens turn into mindless savages.

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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Eugène Ionesco’s savage satire Rhinoceros. Performance dates February 27 through March 4, 2018 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre, McPherson Hall. Originally set in a small French town, the play was adapted to take place on the Illinois Wesleyan campus and local community. Rhinocerosis a commentary on the human condition, as the community is suddenly besieged by one roaring citizen who finds himself turning into a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As with any “disease,” more citizens become infected. Written in 1959 in response to the resurfacing of fascism in parts of Europe, the play explores the theme of social conformity as average citizens turn into mindless savages.

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Once Upon a Mattress, 209
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Once Upon a Mattress, performed November 17-21, 2010.

South Pacific, 001
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical South Pacific, performed November 14-19, 2017.

South Pacific, 002
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical South Pacific, performed November 14-19, 2017.

South Pacific, 003
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical South Pacific, performed November 14-19, 2017.

Fault Lines,001
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017.

Fault Lines,002

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: Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017.

Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017. Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the comedy Fault Lines, performed October 27-29, 2017.

A Class Act, 044
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of “A Class Act,” written by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, with music and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performance dates October 8-12, 2013 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Directed and choreographed by Associate Professor of Theater Arts Jean MacFarland Kerr, with Sarah Menke as Assistant Director, and Assistant Choreographer Brittany Ambler.

Dead Man's Cell Phone 005
Presented by the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts, October 4-9, 2016. The production was directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Dani Snyder-Young, with assistant director Jamie Kreppein ’18.
Sarah Ruhl’s imaginative comedy explores the paradox of modern technology's ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. The play was awarded the Helen Hayes Award (Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play) in 2008.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, 009
Presented by the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts, October 4-9, 2016. The production was directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Dani Snyder-Young, with assistant director Jamie Kreppein ’18.
Sarah Ruhl’s imaginative comedy explores the paradox of modern technology's ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. The play was awarded the Helen Hayes Award (Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play) in 2008.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, 014
Presented by the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts, October 4-9, 2016. The production was directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Dani Snyder-Young, with assistant director Jamie Kreppein ’18.
Sarah Ruhl’s imaginative comedy explores the paradox of modern technology's ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. The play was awarded the Helen Hayes Award (Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play) in 2008.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, 015

Dancing at Lughnasa, 004
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Dancing at Lughnasa, October 3-8, 2017.

Dancing at Lughnasa, 005
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Dancing at Lughnasa, October 3-8, 2017.

Dancing at Lughnasa, 006
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of Dancing at Lughnasa, October 3-8, 2017.

The Crucible, 001
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, February 21-26, 2017. The production was directed by Professor Thomas Quinn, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Sunniva Holmlund ’17, sound designs by Dani Von Helms ’17, and costume designs by Connor Speck ’17.
Set in a small Massachusetts town in 1692, Arthur Miller’s classic drama is a partially fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials that occurred during that period. Winning the Tony Award for Best Play in 1953, the piece is regarded as a central work in the canon of American drama.

The Crucible, 002
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, February 21-26, 2017. The production was directed by Professor Thomas Quinn, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Sunniva Holmlund ’17, sound designs by Dani Von Helms ’17, and costume designs by Connor Speck ’17.
Set in a small Massachusetts town in 1692, Arthur Miller’s classic drama is a partially fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials that occurred during that period. Winning the Tony Award for Best Play in 1953, the piece is regarded as a central work in the canon of American drama.

The Crucible, 003
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, February 21-26, 2017. The production was directed by Professor Thomas Quinn, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Sunniva Holmlund ’17, sound designs by Dani Von Helms ’17, and costume designs by Connor Speck ’17.
Set in a small Massachusetts town in 1692, Arthur Miller’s classic drama is a partially fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials that occurred during that period. Winning the Tony Award for Best Play in 1953, the piece is regarded as a central work in the canon of American drama.

Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, February 21-26, 2017. The production was directed by Professor Thomas Quinn, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Sunniva Holmlund ’17, sound designs Dani Von Helms ’17, and costume designs by Connor Speck ’17.

Giant, Image 001
Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, GIANT is a new American musical that spans generations (1920’s-1950’s) in an epic chronicle of the state that is like no place else on earth: Texas. Amid a turbulent culture of greed, bigotry and money, a powerful cattleman, his new Virginia bride, their family and friends – not to mention their enemies – embrace and confront the joys and sorrows that loom as large as the state they call home. Giant received rave reviews for its off-Broadway production at the Public Theatre and nine Drama Desk Award nominations including Outstanding Musical, Music, Lyrics, Book and Orchestrations. This is the first production of Giant after its NYC premiere.

Giant, Image 002
Based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, GIANT is a new American musical that spans generations (1920’s-1950’s) in an epic chronicle of the state that is like no place else on earth: Texas. Amid a turbulent culture of greed, bigotry and money, a powerful cattleman, his new Virginia bride, their family and friends – not to mention their enemies – embrace and confront the joys and sorrows that loom as large as the state they call home. Giant received rave reviews for its off-Broadway production at the Public Theatre and nine Drama Desk Award nominations including Outstanding Musical, Music, Lyrics, Book and Orchestrations. This is the first production of Giant after its NYC premiere.

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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 001
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar's beloved 1988 film of the same name. The musical version of the Spanish black-comedy drama was adapted by Jeffery Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbeck. Described as both touching and hilarious, WOMEN on the VERGE… is a story about women and their complicated relationships with the men in their lives. Mayhem and comic madness abound, balanced by the empathy and heart that are tradeMarcs of Almodóvar's work.
The musical was directed by visiting artist Andy Park, the founding artistic director of Chicago’s Quest Theatre Ensemble, choreography by dance educator and IWU choreographer Sheri Marley, with music director Saul Nache, Instructor in Music Theatre. Curtis Trout, Professor of Theatre Arts designed the set, costumes designed by Jennifer Oswald ’15, lighting by Stephen Sakowski, and sound designed by Toby Jaguar Algya. The cast included: Brittany Ambler ’15, Jordan Lipes ’15, Halimah Nurullah ’15, Ian Stewart ’15, Kelsey Bearman ’16, Heather Priedhorsky ’15, Haley Miller ’17, Carlos Medina Maldonado ’16, Eli Miller ’17, Sarah Menke ’15, Maggie Patchett’16, Chris Long ’16, Evan Rumler’16 and Priscilla Moy ’15 as assistant choreographer.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 002
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar's beloved 1988 film of the same name. The musical version of the Spanish black-comedy drama was adapted by Jeffery Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbeck. Described as both touching and hilarious, WOMEN on the VERGE… is a story about women and their complicated relationships with the men in their lives. Mayhem and comic madness abound, balanced by the empathy and heart that are tradeMarcs of Almodóvar's work.
The musical was directed by visiting artist Andy Park, the founding artistic director of Chicago’s Quest Theatre Ensemble, choreography by dance educator and IWU choreographer Sheri Marley, with music director Saul Nache, Instructor in Music Theatre. Curtis Trout, Professor of Theatre Arts designed the set, costumes designed by Jennifer Oswald ’15, lighting by Stephen Sakowski, and sound designed by Toby Jaguar Algya. The cast included: Brittany Ambler ’15, Jordan Lipes ’15, Halimah Nurullah ’15, Ian Stewart ’15, Kelsey Bearman ’16, Heather Priedhorsky ’15, Haley Miller ’17, Carlos Medina Maldonado ’16, Eli Miller ’17, Sarah Menke ’15, Maggie Patchett’16, Chris Long ’16, Evan Rumler’16 and Priscilla Moy ’15 as assistant choreographer.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 003
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar's beloved 1988 film of the same name. The musical version of the Spanish black-comedy drama was adapted by Jeffery Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbeck. Described as both touching and hilarious, WOMEN on the VERGE… is a story about women and their complicated relationships with the men in their lives. Mayhem and comic madness abound, balanced by the empathy and heart that are tradeMarcs of Almodóvar's work.
The musical was directed by visiting artist Andy Park, the founding artistic director of Chicago’s Quest Theatre Ensemble, choreography by dance educator and IWU choreographer Sheri Marley, with music director Saul Nache, Instructor in Music Theatre. Curtis Trout, Professor of Theatre Arts designed the set, costumes designed by Jennifer Oswald ’15, lighting by Stephen Sakowski, and sound designed by Toby Jaguar Algya. The cast included: Brittany Ambler ’15, Jordan Lipes ’15, Halimah Nurullah ’15, Ian Stewart ’15, Kelsey Bearman ’16, Heather Priedhorsky ’15, Haley Miller ’17, Carlos Medina Maldonado ’16, Eli Miller ’17, Sarah Menke ’15, Maggie Patchett’16, Chris Long ’16, Evan Rumler’16 and Priscilla Moy ’15 as assistant choreographer.

A Class Act, 080
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of “A Class Act,” written by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, with music and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performance dates October 8-12, 2013 at the Jerome Mirza Theatre at McPherson Hall. Directed and choreographed by Associate Professor of Theater Arts Jean MacFarland Kerr, with Sarah Menke as Assistant Director, and Assistant Choreographer Brittany Ambler.

Once Upon a Mattress, 001
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Once Upon a Mattress, performed November 17-21, 2010.

Once Upon a Mattress, 002
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Once Upon a Mattress, performed November 17-21, 2010.

A Bold Stroke for a Wife, 004
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, April 12-17, 2005. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Sara Freeman, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Josh Epstein, and costume designs by Marcia McDonald.
Set in 18th century England, A Bold Stroke For A Wife was first performed in 1718. The play was written by Susanna Centlivre, one of the first professional female playwrights. Critics have described A Bold Stroke For A Wife as “perhaps the finest example of Centlivre's masterful plotting of comic intrigue.”

A Bold Stroke for a Wife, 011
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, April 12-17, 2005. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Sara Freeman, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Josh Epstein, and costume designs by Marcia McDonald.
Set in 18th century England, A Bold Stroke For A Wife was first performed in 1718. The play was written by Susanna Centlivre, one of the first professional female playwrights. Critics have described A Bold Stroke For A Wife as “perhaps the finest example of Centlivre's masterful plotting of comic intrigue.”

A Bold Stroke for a Wife, 015
Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, April 12-17, 2005. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Sara Freeman, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Josh Epstein, and costume designs by Marcia McDonald.
Set in 18th century England, A Bold Stroke For A Wife was first performed in 1718. The play was written by Susanna Centlivre, one of the first professional female playwrights. Critics have described A Bold Stroke For A Wife as “perhaps the finest example of Centlivre's masterful plotting of comic intrigue.”

Presented by Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts, April 12-17, 2005. The production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Sara Freeman, and featured scenic designs by Professor Curtis Trout, lighting designs by Josh Epstein, and costume designs by Marcia McDonald