2017-18 Season

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A new riff of Euripides’ The Bacchae written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins '06 and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz '06. 

Danai Gurira’s gripping drama tells the story of five extraordinary women brought together by upheaval in their homeland of Liberia and their tale of survival, hope, humor and resilience near the end of the Second Liberian Civil War. With professional guest director Shariffa Ali and featuring senior Ugonna Nwabueze.

Jiehae Park’s darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth explores the very ambitious and cut-throat world of high school during college admissions and racial stereotypes. This workshop production features theater seniors Raye Kessler and Regina Zeng; directed by faculty member Nehassaiu deGannes.

Renowned scholar Burl Kylen will present a lecture in three parts entitled, “The Last Lecture before Kingdom Come: A Brief Genealogy of Sunset Studies.”

A new play researched and written by Fiona Bell ’18 based on the relationship between two Russian women poets. Directed by Jhor van der Horst ’19.

This haunting drama follows Black American painter, Jules, to Iceland where she’s exiled herself to escape her tumultuous past. Here Jules builds a new life and family, however, a troubling children’s book, a surprise visitor and clashing racial identities destroy her idyllic life, exposing her past and causing her entire sense of self to crumble.

This story of the first African-American Army Air Corps fighters who flew over the skies of Europe and North Africa during World War II offers a glimpse into the lives of these brave heroes as they face segregation, racism, and a world war with courage, humor, and humanity. Featuring Nemo Teferi '18; directed by Whitney White.

An unflinching look at a modern family struggling with the effects of mental illness, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and an energetic pop/rock score by Tom Kitt; featuring theater seniors Katie Frorer and Kat Giordano and stage managed by senior Magda Stankowska

On Valentine's Day, 1900, three Australian schoolgirls from Appleyard College are released from their studies for an afternoon picnic. The wilderness is seductive, the girls are enraptured, and the mystery begins. Featuring theater seniors Jared Hopper, Meagan Raker, Allison Light, and Emma Watkins; directed by theater senior Nico Krell.

An intimate portrayal of the self as mediator between the world outside and the world within, through new songs based in the folk traditions of America and the Old World. Written by Princeton senior Evan Gedrich, directed by alumnus Ryan Gedrich '16, and staged by a cast of actor-musicians.

Senior Ankita Ghoshal examines representation of the South Asian community in the American music theater, or lack thereof, through a cabaret performance of songs from the theater canon and from new musicals

Funny, mysterious, and provocative, Fefu explores the relationships of a group of women who gather at Fefu’s country house to plan an event for their do-gooding educational work. Set in pre-feminist America, these old college friends and former lovers struggle to figure out who they are and what it means to be a woman in a male dominated world. Tickets free; reservations recommended.

Featuring The Book of Miaou: Don't Drink Everything Your Mother Pours You by Migdalia Cruz, and FNU LNU by Mac Wellman

A new musical play by senior Emma Watkins that interweaves Celtic folk music with the storytelling tradition that thrives in the windswept hills of Wales to reimagine one of Welsh mythology's most fiercely outspoken female protagonists. Directed by senior Abigail Jean-Baptiste.

A queer, ecological riff on a familiar tale in a new play by senior Miles Dupuis Carey, directed by Princeton alumna Catherine Andre. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited and on first-come, first-seated basis.