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All currently enrolled Southeast students can get one $5 ticket to any River Campus produced performance.  To get this discount, the student must present their Southeast ID at any of the three University Box Offices.

2024-2025 SEASON INFORMATION

Mark your calendars now! Individual tickets for the 24/25 season go on-sale August 19 at 9 a.m. The Conservatory of Theatre and Dance performances include Noises Off, Oklahoma, Into the Woods, Godspell, She Kills Monsters, and more! Season ticket renewals will go out to current season ticket holders in late June, new season tickets can be purchased beginning July 29. Want to get on the list for season tickets? Call 573-651-2265 or email tickets@semo.edu.

Noises Off (Sept. 26-29)

Bedell Performance Hall. Sept. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 28-29 at 2 p.m.. A classic farce praised for its comedy, Michael Frayn’s Noises Off follows a London theatre troupe attempting to put on a production of Nothing On with trouble onstage and drama offstage. The troupe begins to fall apart as their 10-week tour continues, and it all ends with a hilarious and frantic final curtain to close out their performances. Mature Content. Discounts Available. Currently, enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

She Kills Monsters (Oct. 10-12)

Rust Flexible Theatre. Oct. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. After the death of Agnes Evans’s younger sister, she approaches her grief by exploring her sister’s made-up world in her Dungeons & Dragons notebook. Through this imaginary world, she battles dangerous enemies while discovering a new side of herself and who her sister was. This energetic dramatic comedy by Qui Nguyen pays homage to the fighter and dreamer in all of us. Mature Content. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Lanford Wilson Short Plays (Oct. 24-26)

Rust Flexible Theatre. Oct. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. An entertaining evening of theatre featuring the top ten short plays from the 2024 Lanford Wilson Playwright Festival. Mature Content. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Oklahoma! (Nov. 14-21 & 21-24)

Rust Flexible Theatre. Nov. 14-16 & 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 16-17 & 23-24 at 2 p.m. The first collaboration of the team Rodgers & Hammerstein follows the love story of cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey as they find a way to make a life together in an uncharted western America. The memorable tunes and delightful characters of this classic golden age musical will have you shouting O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A – OKLAHOMA! Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Dance Concert - TBA (Feb. 6-9)

Bedell Performance Hall. Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 8-9 at 2 p.m. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Lanford Wilson Winner (Feb. 27-March 2)

Rust Flexible Theatre. Feb. 27 - March 1 at 7:30 p.m. & March 1-2 at 2 p.m. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Restaurant Hop (March 24)

Various Local Businesses. March 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample Cape's finest eateries while supporting Dobbins Conservatory students. Proceeds will benefit students as they prepare and travel to the BFA Showcase in New York City. Contact Sara Steffens at the Conservatory for more details and tickets (573) 651-2149.

Moving Perspectives (March 20-22)

Rust Flexible Theatre. March 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring original works created and choreographed by the talented students in the Holland College, enjoy an evening of contemporary dance performances. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Into the Woods (April 10-13)

Bedell Performance Hall. April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. & April 12-13 at 2 p.m. A musical based on classic fairytales, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods tells the story of a Baker and his wife who must complete a series of tasks from a witch to get their wish. They meet several other wishful characters in the woods, and they all learn that wishing can lead to dire consequences. Together they must help save each other, the kingdom, and their wishes, or else be lost to the woods. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Godspell (April 24-27)

Rust Flexible Theatre. April 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. & April 26-27 at 2 p.m. An eclectic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell features a troupe of performers who tell the parables of the Gospel of Matthew through games, storytelling, and comedy. This adaptation includes songs ranging from pop to vaudeville styles and teaches to share love, kindness, and acceptance in your community. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student i.d.

Phone
Box Office
(573) 651-2265
Location
Office
518 S. Fountain
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 7895
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701