Pride and Prejudice
From the classic novel by Jane Austen
Date and Time: October 15, 21, and 22 at 8pm and October 16 at 2pm
Venue: 8940 Union Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Further Information: (513) 682-4115, ext. 10211
Ticket Prices: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Adapted by Jon Jory. This timeless Jane Austen classic is the original romantic comedy for the ages. Elizabeth Bennett, a witty girl years ahead of her time, must navigate English society and endure its strict rules of conduct. As her mother endeavors tirelessly to marry off her and her four sisters, Elizabeth shows no interest in marriage--until the handsome Mr. Darcy appears on the scene. He matches Elizabeth's wit and charm, but can the two overcome their stubborn pride long enough to find enduring love?
Tickets are available at the door. Box office opens at 7:00.
Romeo To Go
Our Freshman Campus Play
Date and Time: December 1 and 2 at 8pm
Venue: 8940 Union Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Further Information: (513) 682-4115, ext. 10211
Ticket Prices: $7 general admission (but still assigned seating)
Written by Jonathan Rand. Due to budget cuts there will only be a single session of Drama One for the entire school year -- and the class will only last 20 minutes. To make matters worse, the students are required to perform an entire Shakespeare play for a schoolwide assembly during a time slot of only 10 minutes. Under the direction of the egomaniacal Mrs. Gunnysack, the beginner students must pull together for the fastest, cleanest, lowest-budget rendition of Romeo and Juliet the world has ever seen, complete with a makeshift balcony, interpretive dance fight sequences, and an Elizabethan hip-hop dance party that would even make P. Diddy shake his tailfeather with Shakespearean pride..
Tickets are available at the door. Box office opens at 7:00.
Music Man
Date and Time: March 2,3,9,10 at 8:00pm; March 11 at 2pm
Venue: 8940 Union Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Further Information: (513) 682-4115, ext. 10211
Ticket Prices: $12 in advance/$15 at the door
Music, lyrics and book by Meredith Willson; Based on a Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Music Man tells the story of Harold Hill, a con man, who arrives in River City, Iowa and immediately convinces the residents that he can straighten out the wayward youth of the town if they join his stellar new band. He wins over most everyone in town and even tranforms the school board into a omnipresent barbershop quartet. But not everyone is charmed by the affable "Professor" Hill--Marian, the town librarian, questions his credentials and his intentions, so Harold Hill sets out to woo the reluctant librarian in order to preserve his scam. Includes classic songs "76 Trombones" and "Till There Was You."
Tickets are available at the door. Box office opens at 7:00.
One Acts
Student-directed One Acts featuring Acting One students
Date and Time: TBA
Venue: 8940 Union Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Further Information: (513) 682-4115, ext. 10211
Ticket Prices: $3 for each evening
Each of the one-acts is directed by an Acting III student and features the burgeoning talent of Acting One. Several West Theatre stars—Chris Ray, Harry Townsley, Andrew Genskow, Jon Kovach—all appeared in One-Acts prior to making their main stage debuts. Not only do the one-acts feature the West Theatre stars of tomorrow, but they enable us to witness the directing talents of our more experienced acting students. Shows have not been selected, but the directors are hard at work choosing their plays.
Tickets are available at the door. Box office opens at 6:15pm.
