THEATRE & DANCE DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES - 2010-2011

2010
Lightning Bug
Rand Higbee is the author of several popular plays including "Next!" which is one of the most often produced high school one-acts in the country right now, and "The Head That Wouldn't Die," the critically acclaimed sci-fi spoof. Rand's combination of a 1930s screwball comedy and superhero play. "The Lightning Bug" was a winner in the 2009 Wisconsin Wrights contest.

Page Theatre
Sept. 30 7:30pm
Oct. 1 7:30pm
Oct. 2 7:30pm
Oct. 3 3:00pm

The Nutcracker
The ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who on Christmas Eve dreams of a battle pitting the Nutcracker Prince against the Rat King and his band of mice. At a pivotal moment, Clara comes to the aid of the Prince and helps him win the battle. To reward Clara for her help, the Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and sees a beautiful array of ethnic dance soloists such as Spanish Coffee, Marzipan and Chinese Tea.

Page Theatre
Dec.1 10:00am schools only matinee
Dec. 2 6:30pm
Dec. 3 6:30pm
Dec. 4 6:30pm
Dec. 5 3:00pm

2011
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The show centers around a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. A musical comedy about six adolescents overseen by three grown-ups who are seriously adolescent themselves, come to realize that winning isn't everything and that losing may offer lessons about not being a loser.

Page Theatre
Feb. 24 7:30pm
Feb. 25 7:30pm
Feb. 26 7:30pm
Feb. 27 3:00pm

SPLaSH (Short Play Showcase)
A series of student directed plays that highlight the depth and breadth of the American theater repertoire. You will be Surprised, Pleased, you may Laugh, or Shout Hurrah by these efforts of the SMU pre-professional thespians.

Valencia Academy Theatre
March 30 7:30pm
March 31 7:30pm
April 1 7:30pm
April 2 7:30pm
April 3 3:00pm

Dance Repertory Company Spring Concert
Suitable and appealing for all ages, the annual spring concert by Dance Repertory Company offers a well-rounded dance experience by including a variety of dance styles in its performances. Full of youthful exuberance, effervescent spirit and burgeoning talent, the company upholds high artistic standards and commitment to technique, discipline and fun. From contemporary ballet to tap, and from jazz to hip hop, this annual concert promises delightful choreography performed by an equally delightful company of student dancers.

April 28 10:00am schools only matinee
April 29 7:30pm Page Theatre
April 30 3:00pm

Adults, $10; Seniors and Students, $5. SMU student w/ID free rush
All tickets are subject to a $1 convenience fee.

Revised May 1, 2010 - All events subject to change