Theatre & Dance Series
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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.
Winter Dance Collection (Feb. 6-9)
Bedell Performance Hall. Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 8-9 at 2 p.m. Enjoy this annual dance exhibition featuring original choreography from southeast students and guest choreographers. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student ID. Sponsored by Commerce Bank.
Girlhood (Feb. 27-March 2)
Rust Flexible Theatre. Feb. 27 - March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1-2 at 2 p.m. The world premiere of Ida Esmaeili’s electrifying new play, Girlhood follows seven teenage girls over a year as they prepare for their debutante ball, a night which will dramatically change their lives forever. Navigating the tragedies of adolescence, they are funny, strong, and deeply flawed as they try to figure it out. Esmaeili is an exciting new voice in the American Theatre. 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 ID. Sponsored by Commerce Bank.
Fault Line Film Festival (March 20-21)
Rose Theatre - Grauel Building - FREE - An annual short film competition for university and high school students from across the nation. Sponsored by EBO MD.
Restaurant Hop (March 25)
Various Local Businesses. March 25 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 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 ID.
Extravaganza (April 9)
Cultural Arts Center at 5:30 p.m. Help support the professional master class series for seniors and fund student travel for the BFA Showcase in NYC. For reservations, call (573) 651-2149
Into the Woods (April 10-13)
Bedell Performance Hall. April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and 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 ID. Sponsored by Commerce Bank.
Godspell (April 24-27)
Rust Flexible Theatre. April 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and 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 ID. Sponsored by Commerce Bank.
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