2023-2024 Season
Airness
by Chelsea Marcantel
September 22-24, 2023
When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy.
But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next
champion, she discovers that there's more to this art form than playing pretend; it's
about finding yourself in your favorite songs, and performing with raw joy. Will Nina
be able to let go and set herself free onstage? Following her mission to shred or
be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside us. A
comedy about competition, completion, and finding the Airness inside yourself.
Vivia Nail Locke Theatre | Seretean Center for the Performing Arts
Ride the Cyclone
Musical
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell
Presented by the Mary Lou Lemon Endowment for Underrepresented Voices
October 12-13, 2023
October 15, 2023
October 19-21, 2023
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian
chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they
awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a
prize like no other - the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny,
moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
Jerry Davis Studio Theatre | Gundersen Hall
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
Production Sponsored by the Kerry & Roberta Havner Theatre Endowment
November 17-19, 2023
Step into a world ravaged by chaos and despair, where the remnants of humanity teeter
on the edge of madness. In this gritty post-apocalyptic production of Macbeth, Shakespeare's timeless tragedy takes on a chilling new form. This production delves
deep into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the moral decay and psychological
unraveling in a world stripped of civilization where desperation reigns, and the line
between good and evil becomes blurred. Within the shattered remains of society, the
concept of hierarchy still lingers, clinging desperately to a semblance of order.
In this haunting adaptation, Shakespeare's iconic tragedy takes on a visceral quality,
immersing the audience in a world where status is a matter of life and death. The
desire for "more" becomes a driving force, as characters navigate the treacherous
landscape of ambition and temptation. As the story unfolds, the audience is transported
into a world where morality is a luxury, and every decision holds life-alerting consequences.
Vivia Nail Locke Theatre | Seretean Center for the Performing Arts
*Content Transparency: This production of "Macbeth" contains violence, death reenactments,
and dark psychological themes.
Duality
Spring Dance Concert
February 3, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to witness this extraordinary performance, where opposing
forces converge to create a breathtaking display of balance and harmony. As the dancers
gracefully navigate the stage, their bodies become a canvas for the intricate interplay
of Duality, reflecting the delicate balance between opposing energies and highlighting the inherent
connection between these seemingly contradictory forces. Join us as we delve into
this captivating world through the language of dance, leaving you inspired and awestruck
by the limitless possibilities that emerge when opposing forces and their perfect
complement in creating a harmonious whole.
Vivia Nail Locke Theatre | Seretean Center for the Performing Arts
Ada and the Engine
by Lauren Gunderson
Presented by the Mary Lou Lemon Endowment for Underrepresented Voices
February 23-25, 2024
February 29-March 2, 2024
As the British Industrial Revolution dawns, young Ada Bryon Lovelace (daughter of
the flamboyant and notorious Lord Byron) sees the boundless creative potential in
the "Analytic Engines" of her friend and soul mate Charles Babbage, inventor of the
First Mechanical Computer. Ada envisions a whole new world where art and information
converge - a world she might not live to see. A music-laced story of love, friendship,
and the edgiest dreams of the future. Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in the poignant
pre-tech romance heralding the computer age.
Jerry Davis Studio | Gundersen Hall
May We All
Written by Troy Britton Johnson and Todd Johnson and Eric Pfeffinger
Orchestrations and Arrangements by Brian Usifer
Originally Directed by Shelley Butler
Presented by Paul & Toni Mass Melton Fund
April 19-21, 2024
Takes you to Harmony, Tennessee, "the town that sings", where music used to flow through
every part of town like the water supply, but lately hope is drying up. Two years
ago, local sensation Jenna Coates left Harmony to pursue her dreams of stardom in
Nashville, her family and friends saw nothing but success for her. But Jenna never
finds her hit and returns home, without a record deal or a dime to spare, only to
discover that Harmony has also fallen on hard times. Now Jenna will need to face the
music, reconnect with those she loved and make peace with her past to save herself
and the small town she loves. This show is filled with a host of characters that feel
like family and features an authentic country score of hit songs made famous by Florida
Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Little Big Town, Old Dominion,
Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, and many more. And introducing two original songs co-written
by Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, debuting exclusively via
May We All. Come home to Harmony, we've been saving a song for you.
Vivia Nail Locke Theatre | Seretean Center for the Performing Arts
May We All is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
