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Gettysburg College to present “Blood Wedding” Oct. 20–24

The Gettysburg College Department of Theatre Arts will present Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding at Kline Theatre Oct. 20 to 24.

Performances will take place Oct. 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Performances are free and open to the public, but reservations are... Learn More


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Play profiles activist who coined 'genocide'; author to speak after April 23 show

A dramatic reading of a one-act play about the man who coined the word "genocide" and fought to have it recognized as an international crime will take place April 23 at Gettysburg College.

The play by Robert Skloot, "If the Whole Body Dies," will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in Kline Theatre ...

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Broadway producer to guest-direct student performance of 'Crimes of the Heart'

Award-winning Broadway actress, director and producer Jana Robbins will guest-direct the production "Crimes of the Heart," April 15-19 at Gettysburg College's Kline Theatre.

"Crimes of the Heart" was written by Beth Henley, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle...

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Shakespeare's 'A Winter's Tale' to be performed Feb. 25 - March 1

Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts and Sunderman Conservatory of Music will present William Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale" Feb. 25 through March 1.

The play is one of Shakespeare's later works about Leontes, King of Sicilia, who is overcome with jealousy. His wife, Queen ...

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'The Imaginary Invalid' to be performed Oct. 16-25

Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts will present "The Imaginary Invalid" by Moliere beginning Oct. 16.

In "The Imaginary Invalid," a hypochondriac, who is victimized by two pompous doctors, tests his daughter's loyalty and discovers the greed and contempt of his scheming wife. ...

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Theatre arts prof's stage designs at gallery through Oct. 17

To celebrate twenty-five years of theatre arts at Gettysburg College, the Schmucker Art Gallery is presenting a retrospective of Prof. Jerry Hanson's scenic designs.

The show runs Oct. 2-17, with a reception Oct. 16 from 5 to 7 pm.

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New musical by Gettysburg College prof to premiere on campus

The world premiere of a Gettysburg College professor's new musical about Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan will take place June 13, 14, 18, and 20.

Gettysburg College theatre arts Prof. Susan Russell wrote the book and lyrics for Helen and Teacher. The play follows Sullivan's...

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'The Liar' to be performed April 17-21 at Gettysburg College

A twist on an 18th century comedic play about love and lies will be performed April 17 to 21 at Gettysburg College.

Presented by the Department of Theatre Arts and Owl and Nightingale Players...

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The Story to be performed Feb. 26 through March 2

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A play about journalistic ethics based on real-life events, "The Story" will be performed Feb. 26 to March 2 at Gettysburg College.

Presented by the Gettysburg College's Owl and Nightingale Players, performances in the Kline Theatre will take place Feb. 26...

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Maryland Playback Ensemble to perform Jan. 23 at Gettysburg College

The Maryland Playback Ensemble will perform at Gettysburg College's Kline Theatre Friday, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m.

The performance is open to the public without charge. Kline Theatre is in Brua Hall at Water and North Washington streets.

Playback theater is a dramatized form...

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West Side Story: students renew classic; photos available

Gettysburg College's Department of Theatre Arts and Sunderman Conservatory of Music presented "West Side Story" at the...

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'Gertrude Stein' to be performed Sept. 6 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The one-woman show, "Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, " will be performed Sept. 6 at Gettysburg College.

"Gertrude Stein" will star Bonnie Gable, a 1967 Gettysburg College graduate, who has researched, developed and performed this play...

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Dark comedy 'Escape from Happiness' to be performed April 18-22

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The dark comedy "Escape from Happiness" by George Walker will be performed April 18 to 22 at Gettysburg College.

Presented by the Gettysburg College's Owl and Nightingale Players, performances in the Kline Theatre will take place April 18, 19, 21 and 22 at...

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Gettysburg College prof's new musical to debut March 14 at Majestic Theater

A Gettysburg College professor is co-author of a new musical about Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan, which will be presented as a work in progress at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Majestic Theater’s Cinema One.

Audience members will have an unusual opportunity to help shape the...

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'A Streetcar Named Desire' to be performed Feb. 22-26

GETTYSBURG, Pa. ­ The play "A Streetcar Named Desire" will be performed Feb. 22 to 26 at Gettysburg College.

Presented by Gettysburg College's Owl and Nightingale Players, performances in the Kline Theatre will take place Feb. 22, 23, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 24 at...

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Broadway producer-actress visits campus, meets with students

Gettysburg College students met with Broadway producer and actress Jana Robbins during a two-day campus visit in January.

Robbins, who produced Little Women and several other Broadway shows, took part in Fundamentals of Acting and 20th Century Drama classes in the Department of Theatre...

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