THE PERFECT DOG
adapted by David and Jill Abbinanti
from the book by John O’Hurley
directed by Drew Schmidt

Oct. 4 ▪ 7 p.m. and Oct. 5 ▪ 4 p.m.
Allen Black Box Theatre

Sam, a 12-year-old perfectionist, searches for a flawless dog to enter in the town’s dog contest. Unable to find a canine that measures up, she resorts to training the family dog, Max, who is less than eager to obey commands. In the end, Sam and Max learn there is no such thing as perfect—but there is such a thing as being perfect for each other.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
adapted by Kate Hamill
from the novel by Jane Austen
directed by Dr. Bob Hubbard

Nov. 14, 16, 21, 22 and 23 ▪ 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 ▪ 2 p.m.
England Proscenium Theatre

Following the sudden death of their father, the vulnerable but resourceful Dashwood sisters must make their way in 18th-century England’s ferocious gossip culture. Through rich characters and bold theatricality, this new and hilarious adaptation comically explores the tensions between superficial reputation and the pursuit of genuine love.

 DIRECTING CLASS ONE-ACTS
Dec. 11 and 12 ▪ 7:30 p.m.
Allen Black Box Theatre

Enjoy a holiday buffet of one-act plays directed by students as their final class project. The one-acts are typically 10 minutes long and include actors from across campus and outside the theatre department.

THE LITTLE PRINCE
adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar
from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
directed by Ethan Koerner

Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1 ▪ 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 22 ▪ 2 p.m.
England Proscenium Theatre

After a world-weary and disenchanted aviator crash-lands in the desert, he is visited by a mysterious “little man.” As the two try to figure out how to get home, they gain a new understanding of how to laugh, cry and love again. Based on the beloved novella, The Little Prince is full of delight and imagination for all ages.

DRAMA MINISTRIES ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE
directed by Molly Wiebe Faber

March 22 ▪ 7:30 p.m. and March 23 ▪ 2 p.m.
Allen Black Box Theatre

The teachings of Jesus are explored through the performance of parables that focus on the Kingdom of God.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Arthur Miller
directed by Molly Wiebe Faber

April 10, 12, 24, 25 and 26 ▪ 7:30 p.m.
April 12 ▪ 2 p.m.
Allen Black Box Theatre

When Dr. Stockmann realizes the town’s springs—a major source of income for the community—are severely contaminated, he alerts the authorities. Urged to keep quiet for the good of the town, he must decide whether or not the truth is worth fighting for, especially when it means going against the majority.

THEATRE PATRONS BANQUET

April 26 • 5 p.m. | Vogel Community Room

Be ready for additional stage surprises throughout the year as our students pursue their own projects and passions.