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Blues for an Alabama Sky

by Pearl Cleage

October 23 - 25 and October 30 - November 1

 It is the summer of 1930 in Harlem, New York City.  The harsh realitities of the Great Depression are clearly conveyed in the Harlem apartment of Guy and his friend, Angel.  As they struggle to survive they must face social taboos regarding women's rights, religion and homosexuality.  The play brings together a rich cast of characters who reflect the conflicting currents of the time.  Yet, Guy encourages the community to look beyond 125th Street for the fulfillment of its dreams.

A View from the Bridge

by Arthur Miller

November 28-29 and December 4-6

 This is a classic story, encompassing the lives of Italian-American immigrants living in New York City in the 1950s.  A protective uncle becomes obsessed with shielding his niece from young love, ultimately leading to tragedy.  This is an intensely absorbing drama you don't want to miss.

A Bad Year for Tomatoes

by John Patrick

January 15-17 and 22-24

 Ready for some rest and relaxation, the famous actress Myra Marlowe retreats to the small town of Beaver Haven.  Problems start to arise when her nosey neighbors begin invading her privacy.  The inventive and imaginative Myra devises a sneaky plan that will surely keep her neighbors and the audience on their toes for the entire show.

Louise Heck-Rabi Playwriting Competition

February 26 - 28 and March 5 - 7

 FREE ADMISSION!

 The Louise Heck-Rabi enables the Department of Theatre, in collaboration with the Department of English, to collect new plays, workshop and read them in the fall semester and produce them in the spring.  Come witness the premieres of original student plays!

This year's productions:

Dog-Girl Suicide
By Lauren Reynolds

Magda and Maria are sisters with seemingly nothing in common except for a shared living space. When small talk turns existential the sisters’ buried past is unearthed, forever changing the chemistry of their codependence.

Help Wanted
By Dylan Stuckey

A young man passing through a small, depression-era town inquires about a “Help Wanted” sign hanging from the door of a convenience store owned by a local couple. The young man’s presence sparks a chain of events that leave him and the couple with much more than the help they wanted.

The Kings of Unionville
By James Kuhl

The Kings of Unionville, a basement-dwelling, card-playing, secret society, is looking to recruit a new member. Will, the son of the group’s historian, is a prospect for admission, but he must first try to make sense of the group, its importance to his father and, most importantly, himself.

Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music

by Lee Blessing

April 9 - 11 and 16 - 18

When a young novice nun comes to visit her aunt the local bar erupts with commotion, especially since she has a curious compulsion to yell obscenities at bizarre times.  What follows is not simply humorous, but romantic and charming as well.

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Ticket Prices

All Performances - Regular: $12    Discount: $10

All performances begin at 8 p.m.

The Studio Theatre is located at 4743 Cass Avenue, in the lower level of the Hilberry Theatre.

Due to the nature of the theatre, the season is subject to change.