All performances are free and open to the public. General seating.
For more information, call the Stephens College Box Office at (573) 876-7199.
Story Theatre – Beloved children's theatre classic
7:30 p.m., Friday, May 17
Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Ave.
By Paul Sills
Please join the 2013 Summer Theatre Institute Company for a free evening of children’s theatre for all ages. “Story Theatre” uses improvisational techniques to bring traditional children’s stories from world literature delightfully to life! Bring the whole family!
(Approximately 50 minutes)
Slap Happy – Celebrating the art of stage combat
7:30 p.m., Friday, May 24
Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Ave.
Smash, bam, bonk! Guest director/actress Cynthia Hyer and master fight director Martin English (Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, fight choreographer) take the STI company on a wild ride, staging some of the theatre’s greatest fight scenes. Don’t forget to duck!
Ages 12 and up. (Approximately 1 hour)
Adaptation: Blown Sideways Through Life by Claudia – A comedy with heart
7:30 p.m., Friday, May 31
Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Ave.
By Claudia Shear
Ever wonder what actors do all day while waiting for that big break? The STI company will adapt selections from Broadway actress Claudia Shear’s brilliant, funny, moving memoir about the 64 jobs she landed on the way to the “big time.” A hilarious tour de resume with a universal lesson learned about life in the workplace.
Ages 12 and up. (Approximately 1 hour)
Devising Mischief – An original, company-devised, commedia/clowning show
7:30 p.m., Friday, June 7
Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Ave.
“Devising” has become an essential performance skill for today’s theatre artist. Guest artist Matt Weiss (Ringling Bros. trained clowning specialist and cast member of the CBS hit show “Elementary”) and internationally recognized commedia dell’Arte specialist Heidi Van (artistic curator of Kansas City’s exciting Fishtank Theatre) join forces to guide the STI company in devising a sparking, original performance piece employing the magical art of physical theatre. Sure to charm!
For all ages. (Approximately 1 hour)
A Little Show Music – Broadway musical revue
7:30 p.m., Monday, June 17
Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave.
An STI tradition! Enjoy our season closer as the STI company proudly presents an enchanted evening of Broadway song and dance. This one will be standing room only! Come early to reserve your seats!
For all ages. (Approximately 1 hour)
About Summer Theatre Institute
The Summer Theatre Institute (STI) gives Stephens first-year theatre students the opportunity to spend their summer producing, directing and acting in four different public performances. STI is an intense, fast-paced learning environment where students are exposed to the realities of show businss.
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