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The University Theatre Presents OTMA

Published by Tynan Shevlin on April 6, 2011 in General News, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, was executed by firing squad with his wife and four daughters. The four daughters, Olga, Tatiana, Marie, and Anastasia, are the subject of the University Theatre’s latest production, OTMA.

OTMA, which gets its title from the acronym of the girls’ names, dramatizes their last days under house arrest, performing scenes from Anton Chekov’s “The Cherry Orchard” to pass the time leading up to their doom.

The dates for the play are April 8 and 9 at 8PM and April 10 at 2PM. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for everyone else. The play will be performed in the University Theatre’s black box studio theatre, which is an intimate space. It is recommended that you call ahead of time for reservations (314-977-3327), because the theatre is limited to 68 seats.

 

Much Ado About Nothing This Weekend @ U Theatre

Published by Tynan Shevlin on March 3, 2011 in General News, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

Who’s up for some classic theatre? University Theatre (Xavier Hall, 3733 West Pine Mall) presents Much Ado About Nothing, a play written by some guy named William Shakespeare. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, at 8PM and Sunday, March 6 at 2PM. Tickets are $9 for SLU faculty and staff and $7 for SLU students. Reservations and more info is available at the box office, (314) 977-3327.

 

The University Wind Ensemble Performs in Xavier Hall Theatre on November 30

Published by Colin Shevlin on November 22, 2010 in Free Stuff and U Theatre. 0 Comments

The University Woodwind Ensemble will be playing at the Xavier Hall Theatre on Tuesday, November 30 at 7:30 PM. The performance will go as follows:

Nitro by Frank Ticheli
Adagio by David Holsinger
The Klaxon by Henry Fillmore edited by Frederick Fennell
Cityscape by Scott Boerma
Amazing Grace by Frank Ticheli
The Seasons by Philip Sparke
1. Spring Sunshine

If you are interested in joining, the University Wind Ensemble meets once a week for two hours. You can receive one hour of class credit from participation in the wind ensemble. Admission to the group requires an audition with Mr. Bounds (aaron_bounds@hotmail.com) the faculty sponsor.

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SLU Theatre Presents “Cabaret,” Premiering November 12

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts and U Theatre. 0 Comments

Following a very successful run for the first show of the season, Almost, Maine, Saint Louis University Theatre continues the 2010 season with a classic of American musical theatre, Cabaret. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s book Goodbye to Berlin, this daring musical uses the cabaret as a mirror image of a decadent and vulgar German society sliding toward the Nazis. This exciting intertwining of entertainment with social history includes such musical standards as “Life is a Cabaret”, “Welcome”, and “Money, Money, Money”.

The production opens Friday, November 12, and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM through November 20, plus a Sunday matinee at 2PM on November 21. Tickets are $10, $9 for senior citizens, $9 for SLU faculty and staff, and $7 for all students. Additional information is available through the box office, 314.977.3327.

 

The Saint Louis University Theatre Presents “Almost, Maine”

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 7, 2010 in On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

The Saint Louis University Theatre, located on campus in Xavier Hall, is opening this year’s season with Almost, Maine. John Lamb with the U Theatre sent us more information:

Saint Louis University Theatre opens the 2010 season with Almost, Maine, an edgy, contemporary comedy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, October 1,a 2 and 8, 9, at 8PM, and a matinee on Sunday, October 10 at 2PM. Tickets are $7 for all students, and $9 for SLU faculty and staff. Reservations are available at 314-977-3327. The box office opens Monday, September 27. Hours are noon to 5PM, Monday to Friday. University Theatre is located in Xavier Hall, 3733 WestPine Mall.

Show description: On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected an d often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised, hearts are broken, bruises heal, and hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Contact John Lamb with questions at 314-977-2998.