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Department of Theatre and Dance
  

Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Dance. If you would like to make a donation to support future productions, please call 610-436-2266, M-F, 8:00am to 4:00pm or email TheatreDance@wcupa.edu.
Tickets can be purchased Sept. 3rd, 2024 at 8:00AM
  
If you have any questions please contact us at TheatreDance@wcupa.edu. We hope you enjoy the program.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at West Chester University 2024-2025


Be More Chill
Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Tracz
Based on the novel by Ned Vizzinie

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Swope Music Building
West Chester University 

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.


Set to a hot pop-rock score, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in. Join Jeremy, an average teenager, as he discovers the power of a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises to transform him from social outcast to the coolest kid in school. But as Jeremy's popularity skyrockets, he realizes there are consequences to being 'chill' that he never anticipated – the A.I. inside wants to take over the world! Be More Chill is a hilarious and heartfelt journey about embracing who you are, and the importance of true friendship. Don't miss your chance to experience this sensational musical that's been thrilling audiences with its quirky humor and relatable themes.


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children 10 and under: $12


Thurs, Oct. 17th 7:30 PM

Fri, Oct. 18th
7:30 PM

Sat, Oct. 19th
7:30 PM

Sun, Oct. 20th 
2:00 PM

 Photo: Kristen Curley

Fall Dance Concert
 1

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Swope Music Building
West Chester University 

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

University Dance Company’s annual Fall Dance Concert focuses on work by current WCU dance faculty and professional guest artists with selected student work.  


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children 5 and under: $6


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Fri, Nov. 8th 7:30 PM

Sat, Nov. 9th 2:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 9th 7:30 PM

 Photo: Scott Lam

The Eumenides 
By Aeschylus
  

Main Stage Theatre
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
West Chester University 

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.


Experience the timeless power of Greek tragedy with Aeschylus’ The Eumenides. Orestes is haunted and cursed by the Furies, the goddesses of vengeance, after killing his mother to avenge his father. When he pleads with the goddess Athena for mercy, she gives Orestes a trial in Athens. With the god Apollo as prosecutor, and the first group of 12 citizens as a jury, discover why The Eumenides continues to resonate across centuries, offering a profound exploration of morality, fate, and the human condition.


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children 10 and under: $6


  
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 Photo: Hallys Designs


University Theatre Presents...

25th Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Benefit Concert & Silent Auction 


December 6th and 7th, 2024 at 7:30PM
December 7th and 8th, 2024 at 2:00PM
Mainstage Theatre at E.O. Bull Center 


The BC/EFA Benefit is a student-run cabaret style show that fundraises and spreads information about their cause, with all proceeds going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Adult: $13

WCU Student & Faculty/Staff: $10
Non WCU Student: $10
Senior Citizen: $10
Kids 5 and under: free
*fees will apply at check out*




RED BIKE
 By Caridad Svich
  

JP Adler Studio Theatre
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
West Chester University 

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.


Remember when you were eleven years old and had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you lived? This is that memory. Except it is now. What happens when we don’t know where we’re going?  What happens when all we can think of is the bike? Embark on an unforgettable journey with The Red Bike by Caridad Svich, an examination of childhood dreams and the complexities of adulthood. 


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children 10 and under: $6



Photo: Hallys Designs

Student Written One Acts
By The Students of THA313

JP Adler Studio Theatre
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
West Chester University 

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.


The Student Written One Acts is an evening of short plays penned by the Theatre 313 Playwrighting Class. Experience the plays reflecting issues and themes that resonate with West Chester University students. We are pleased to have our talented students serve as directors, designers, technicians, stage managers and, of course, actors to present this night of original student work.


WCU Student: $5
WCU Faculty/Staff: $5
Adult: $5
Non WCU Student: $5
Senior Citizen: $5
Children: $2


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 Photo: Hallys Designs

Rent
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)

MainStage Theatre
E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
West Chester University 

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.


Rent by Jonathan Larson is a modern classic that continues to captivate audiences with its raw energy and poignant storytelling. Set in New York City's East Village, this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning show follows a group of struggling artists and friends as they navigate life, love, and creativity in the face of adversity. With its unforgettable rock score including iconic songs like "Seasons of Love" and "La Vie Bohème," Rent speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and celebrates the power of community that will leave you inspired and uplifted.


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children: $6


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Photo: Kristen Curley

Spring Dance Concert

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Swope Music Building
West Chester University 

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.



University Dance Company’s annual Spring Dance Concert celebrates the creative choreography of WCU students in a variety of dance styles.


WCU Student: $12
WCU Faculty/Staff: $12
Adult: $15
Non WCU Student: $12
Senior Citizen: $12
Children 10 and under: $6

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Photo: Lin Tan