Production Schedule
A co-curricular activity of the University, Rockhurst's theatre season is produced by the Theatre Program of the Department of Communication and Fine Arts, The Center for Arts and Letters, and in association with the Rockhurst University Players. Rockhurst Theatre is a member of and participant in the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival. For a complete listing of Cutlural Events, vist our Rockhurst University Calendar.
The second half of the 2011-1012 season
Theatreworks
A fast-moving bill of short dramatic works produced, directed, and/or written by Rockhurst University students. An excellent opportunity to experience works “in progress” as well as many cutting-edge pieces.
February 16 & 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Mabee Theater
Free/donations accepted
Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring with special permission of Dramatists Play Service
A humorous look at "mercy killing" ala 1940s comedy noir. Is it really a bad thing to help lonely, old folk to a happy sleep? Talk back concerning mental illness on Thursday April 19 after the performance.
April 19 & 20 at 8:00
April 21 & 22 at 2:00
abee Theater
$8 general admission
Earlier in the year
Booby Trap A Short Drama by Ed Monk by special permission of Playscripts, Inc.
A soldier sits for a brief rest and leans against a tree stump. Scenes from his past, from the present, and some from his future combine to tell an emotional story.
Directed by LaTasha Bunting
The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Lauren Hernandez
October 6 & 7 at 8:00
October 8 & 9 at 2:00
Mabee Theater
$8 general admission
Gone Missing created by The Civilians, written by Steven Cosson, from interviews by The Company, Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman, with special permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
"wry and whimsical documentary musical" about those losses that we sustain.
November 17 & 18 at 8:00
November 19 & 20 at 2:00
Mabee Theater
$10 general admission