Set in 1945, a group of artists and one "elderly woman of unbalanced mental capacity" work to stop a greedy profiteer and his gang of villains from blowing up Paris to search for oil. It is an iconic tale of finding joy in an environment that is overwhelmed with a challenge of beauty vs. greed.
Jake McGovern
Biography
“I’m just a sophomore theatre major who happens to have fallen utterly in love with the myriad art of storytelling. Having little experience with theatre work outside the funny voices I make to myself in jest, my first real production was onset as the Duke in Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen in Verona in my freshman year. Since then, I have had the privilege of being involved in three other mainstage productions and one particularly fun orientation play. I love the theatre department; the wonderful people therein have been a true blessing to know and work with.”
Performances
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Richard III
The Tragedy of Richard III is based loosely on the final stretch of England’s War of the Roses, a series of battles between the House of York and the House of Lancaster that lasted many years.
Mr. Efficiency
This play tells a light-hearted story of a small oil business's struggle to stay afloat amidst the fast-paced companies building up around them. Directed by two students, Brigita Ruta and Thomas Bodoh, this play contains mistaken identity, hidden love, and so much more!
Sense and Sensibility
A highly celebrated play, Kate Hamill’s adaption of Austen’s beloved novel has been celebrated as inventive, faithful and hilarious, one of the best adaptations of this classic tale.
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Two Gentlemen of Verona is about two best friends, Proteus and Valentine. They travel to Milan where they both fall in love with Silvia. Silvia loves Valentine, but Proteus pursues her despite the fact he has a girlfriend at home. The story that unfolds is both comedic and heart-warming to audiences of all ages.