Upcoming Performances
App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance Announces Slate of Eight Performances For 2021-2022Thursday, September 9, 2021 to Thursday, May 19, 2022 By Keith Martin BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is announcing its 2021-2022 slate of eight productions showcasing the talents of Appalachian students, staff, and faculty, returning to the stage with in-person performances for the first time in 18 months. |
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First Year ShowcaseFriday, September 24, 2021 to Sunday, September 26, 2021 First Year Showcase: In Our Bubbles... Directed by Marianne Adams and Dr. Gina Grandi September 24 and 25, 7 p.m., September 26 at 2 p.m. |
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The Thanksgiving PlayWednesday, September 29, 2021 to Sunday, October 3, 2021 The Thanksgiving Play By Larissa FastHorse Directed by Dr. Derek Davidson and Teresa Lee September 29 through October 2 at 7 p.m., October 3 at 2 p.m. Valborg Theatre |
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Bright StarWednesday, November 3, 2021 to Sunday, November 7, 2021 Bright Star Concert Version By Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Directed by Keith Martin November 3 through 6 at 7 p.m., November 7 at 2 p.m., Valborg Theatre |
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Fall Appalachian Dance EnsembleWednesday, November 17, 2021 to Sunday, November 21, 2021 Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble November 17 through 20 at 7 p.m., November 21 at 2 p.m., Valborg Theatre |
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The Bourgeois GentlemanWednesday, February 23, 2022 to Sunday, February 27, 2022 The Bourgeois Gentleman By Molière, translated by Bernard Sahlins Directed by Derek Gagnier February 23 through 26 at 7 p.m., February 27 at 2 p.m. |
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Spring Appalachian Dance EnsembleWednesday, March 23, 2022 to Sunday, March 27, 2022 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE) March 23 through 26 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 2 p.m. Valborg Theatre |
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Appalachian Young Peoples Theatre (AYPT)Friday, April 8, 2022 to Sunday, April 10, 2022 Appalachian Echoes Adapted and Directed by Teresa Lee AYPT 50th Anniversary Celebration April 8 at 7 p.m., April 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. I.G. Greer Studio Theatre |
Past Performances
App State Department of Theatre and Dance Creates Virtual Slate of Fall PerformancesThe cast of Spring Awakening were able to perform together using technology during the Spring 2020 "shelter in place" order. The performance caught the attention of Broadway World, which featured the video on its website. By Keith Martin |
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Theatre and Dance Begins Season With Four Original Performances Of “The COVID Chronicles” On Sept. 18Photo Cutline: The cast and director of Act I of the COVID Chronicles hold a virtual rehearsal. By Keith Martin |
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The COVID Chronicles: Monologues Created During the Pandemic |
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Rising: Dispatches from the New American ShoreRising: Dispatches from the New American Shore By Elizabeth Rush Premieres October 3 at 7 p.m. on the Theatre and Dance YouTube Channel |
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American Dance Festival’s Movies by MoversAmerican Dance Festival’s Movies by Movers October 12 – 18, streamed on a continuous basis Still from Canis Major, by Charli Brissey. |