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Concordia Theatre Department brings excellence in performance to Arizona

2/21/2025 - 3 minute read

This past week was one of great excitement for many students and faculty in the Theatre Department as they attended Region 8 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Mesa, Arizona. While the Theatre Department regularly attends this annual theatre festival of colleges in the greater western United States, this year's festival brought with it many accomplishments for the students and faculty.

Concordia Theatre headed to Arizona for prestigious conference

2/7/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s Theatre and Film Department is preparing to attend the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Mesa, Arizona.

Several members of the "She Loves Me" cast.

Pen-pals, perfume, and (im)perfect timing intersect in Concordia’s “She Loves Me” musical

11/8/2024 - 2 minute read

The theater season is in full swing at Concordia, with the Theatre Department preparing their upcoming fall musical “She Loves Me,” directed by Susanna Vaughan, written by Joe Masteroff, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock.

This year's theatre season includes works from guest director and adjunct professor, Susannah Vaughn, pictured here

Concordia Theatre Department kicks off their 2024-2025 season

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

With the beginning of the school year arriving earlier this month, Concordia’s Theatre Department diligently prepares for its newest season of excellent productions. Amongst student-move-in and returning from summer break, the Theatre Department wasted no time in its efforts for the year, as the first show, “The Trojan Women” by Euripedes, is set to open on Sep. 6 and continue performances until Sep. 15. Beyond performances of “The Trojan Women,” there is excitement throughout the department for this year's season.

“Emma” breathes new life into a literary classic

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

Featured as the last production for the Theatre Department’s season, “Emma,” written by Jane Austen, hopes to transport audiences to a world of pastel colored delight. Directed by senior Theatre major Emma Johnson, “Emma” follows a young woman who believes herself to be a successful matchmaker. However, the character of Emma begins to question whether or not these romantic relationships are to the benefit of her friends. The result is a witty and cheerful production which features timeless love stories.

With puppet design by Eve Stanton, "Under The Bed" brings children's stuffed animals to life for memorable adventures!

Penguins, monkeys and monsters “Under The Bed,” oh my!

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

The childhood dreams of stuffed animals and monsters hiding under the bed are coming to life for the Theatre Department with their upcoming production of “Under The Bed.” Written by Brendan Murray, and directed by Tony Vezner, “Under The Bed” follows brother and sister, Jo and Mo, as they conquer the fear of what's hiding under their bed. Along the way, they meet new friends and take whimsical adventures ranging from the North Pole to the South Seas.

Directed by Sarah Riper and written by Evan Placey, "Girls Like That" will open on Jan. 19th and run until Jan. 28th.

Who runs the world? "Girls Like That"

1/19/2024 - 2 minute read

In an age in which conversations about mental health, feminism and sexism abound, Concordia’s Theatre Department prepares to send an emotional and moving message with their upcoming production of “Girls Like That” by Evan Placey.

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