Events

When Edward Tulane, a vain and self-centered toy rabbit, is accidentally thrown overboard while on an ocean voyage, he is catapulted into an incredible adventure. Over several decades, Edward’s travels take him across the country, relying on the generosity of strangers from vastly different circumstances. Through this miraculous journey, Edward experiences love, loss and heartbreak, ultimately asking how we can find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is simultaneously thrilling, moving and magical.

The Visit opens on a small, dismal town as they prepare for the arrival of a mysterious millionairess – a former inhabitant whom they hope to win over as a benefactor. When she arrives, cloaked in grandeur, and offers to share her millions, the townspeople are ecstatic. That is, until they learn the condition of her generosity: the town must murder one of their own. Written by celebrated German-language dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt, and translated by Maurice Valency, The Visit weaves a macabre, grandiose and at times hilarious tale investigating the power of greed and desperation and the lengths one will go to seek justice.

Pulse features original choreography from three distinct voices, woven together and performed by award-winning student dance company Dance Repertory Theatre. Drawing inspiration from modern and contemporary styles, social and communal dance forms and African diasporic dance traditions, these works explore identity, transformation, rhythm and resilience. Pulse will showcase works by guest artists Vershawn Sanders Ward and Marjani Forte-Saunders (Haruka Weiser Memorial Commission), along with faculty member Magdalena Riley.

Student choreography takes center stage in Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX, highlighting the talents, vision and impressive skills of the dancers and choreographers within the Department of Theatre and Dance. Eclectic perspectives, movement traditions and music styles come together to celebrate dance as an expressive and multifaceted art form. EQUINOX will feature choreography by lecturer Quilan “Cue” Arnold alongside works by undergraduate and graduate choreographers who are shaping the landscape for the future of dance performance.