Spring 2023
Direct to You! An evening of student-directed plays
Produced by Dave Dalton & Doug Grissom
Helms Theatre
February 23, 24, 25 at 8:00pm
Penicillin
By Deirdre O'Connor
Directed by Angel Lin
Bus Play
By Susana Kuhn
Directed by Megan Deane
Batchelor Party
By Deirdre O'Connor
Directed by Susana Kuhn
Forty Minute Finish
By Jerome Hairston
Directed by Auntais Faulkner
Wednesday
By Deirdre O'Connor
Directed by Regan Borucke
Patchwork
Written and Directed by Charlie Mooz
CONTENT ADVISORY: Please be advised that these plays may contain potentially distressing topics. For detailed information please read the content warning at https://drama.virginia.edu/content-warnings
TICKETS are available free at the box office, one per person, night of performance only.
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Twelfth Night
A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub
Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Directed by Dave Dalton
Music Direction by Kristin Baltes
Culbreth Theatre
March 30, 31 and April 1, 5, 6, 7 at 8:00pm
"Oh, disguise, you are the Devil's blessing.”
Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, this rousing musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy follows twins Viola and Sebastian, separated in a shipwreck. When Viola disguises herself as a boy to become Duke Orsino’s servant, she falls for Orsino, who’s fallen for Countess Olivia, who falls for Cesario, who is actually Viola. This tale of mistaken identities, viewed through a contemporary lens, celebrates true self, true love, and the spirit of community.
CONTENT ADVISORY: There are no content warnings for this production at this time. As the show is developed and goes into rehearsals, we will add advisories based on production-specific choices. You may check them at https://drama.virginia.edu/content-warnings.
Tickets are available at the UVA Arts Box Office online at https://tickets.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu/10071/10198, by phone (434-924-3376) or in-person Tuesday - Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm. The UVA ARts Box Office is located in the lobby of the Drama Education Builidng at 109 Culbreth Road.
Spring Dance Concert
Kim Brooks Mata Producer and Artistic Director
Ruth Caplin Theatre
April 20, 21, 22 at 8:00pm