Training Opportunities Drama Education We offer 8-week courses in all aspects of theatre arts every fall and spring for ages 5 to adult. In the summer, there’s a comprehensive five week summer camp consisting of one-week sessions, and collaborations with other arts groups. Acting, set design, musical theatre, improv, dance, auditioning, stage combat, and creative dramatics are some of the topics covered. Baby Theatre Create a lifelong love of theatre by starting when children are very young. A residency with Storyhound Theatre, a program for ages 0-18 months and 18 months-3 years. Children will love this interactive sensory theatre experience. Shows scheduled in January, March, and May. All Abilities Actors’ Legion (AAAL) An inclusive theatre program for actors of all abilities. The Legion will meet every Tuesday starting Aug. 28 to Dec. 11, from 7-9 pm, culminating in a performance Dec. 14, 15 & 16. Have an awesome time every week, creating a performance collaboration. First Meeting Ages 13+: August 28, 5:30-7:30 pm • Stephen D. Hyers Theatre Book a Touring Show: Dear Math by Jenny Hoppins Following our successful touring show of King Midas last year, we have a new offering for school age children. Math can be fun? When two friends join forces to tackle math anxiety, they encounter a mystical guide and embark on a mysterious exploration. A beautiful combination of math and theatre that has lots of audience participation, and will leave children laughing and learning. Reasonably priced. Call 336-373-2728 to book us. 1st Wednesday IMPROV CLUB Ages 14+ • 7 - 9 pm Try some basic improv games. No audience, no pressure, just fun. 2nd Wednesday PLAYWRIGHTS’ FORUM Ages 18+ • 7 - 9 pm Playwrights gather to read works in progress and provide encouraging feedback to new writers. 3rd Wednesday SOYLENT GREENSBORO COMEDY TROUPE Ages 14+ • 7 - 9 pm An advanced workshop in improv performance. The group performs throughout the area. The Drama Center Booster Club Join a dynamic volunteer organization that provides crucial support to the Drama Center. They sponsor fundraising events, assist with auditions, run concessions, and promote our programs. You can join by volunteering or registering with a donation. They meet the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 pm. NC Triad Theatre League www.triadtheatre.com The Drama Center is a member of the NC Triad Theatre League, an alliance of theatrical organizations that work together to unify and sustain our missions. Discount tickets, shared resources, unified auditions, audition announcements, workshops, and a theatre festival on June 1, 2019 are membership benefits. Join as an organization or an individual. The website includes what’s playing around town. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO NC PERMIT NO. 72 Return Service Requested The Drama Center at City Arts & Events 200 North Davie Street Box #2 Greensboro NC 27401 Monthly Workshops Register online at www.TheDramaCenter.com Call 336-373-2728 for more information NEW Welcome to The Drama Center’s 50th anniversary season! For half a century, The Drama Center of Greensboro Parks and Recreation has served the Triad community with high value, low barrier access to live drama performance and theatre education. Our theatre arts programs are guaranteed to stimulate creativity and improve the quality of life for every participant regardless of age, ability, or experience. The Drama Center sets itself apart by emphasizing access to drama production and playwriting. We develop new plays, produce plays performed for and by children, and stage gems rarely produced elsewhere. At The Drama Center, we have so many roles to play in the theatre arts. YOU just have to pick one: actor, writer, set designer and constructor, costume designer, musical director, choreographer, lighting designer and technician, or theatre-goer! 2018 - 2019 Season OUR 50TH SEASON www.TheDramaCenter.com | facebook.com/GSOCityArts 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 336-335-6426 Box Office | 336-373-2728 Class and Program Information Casual, ongoing monthly workshops for teens and adults. Each offers a unique opportunity to learn an aspect of theatre or film. Cost is $30 per workshop or you can join all workshops for a year for $100 per year. 4th Wednesday DIRECTOR’S LABORATORY Ages 16+ • 7 - 9 pm In an open rehearsal, directors will work a scene in order to compare techniques. 4th Monday DRAMA CENTER PICTURES Ages 10+ • 7 - 9 pm All are welcome to explore their inner Steven Spielberg. Get a chance to be in front of or behind the camera. 5th Wednesday STAGED READING Ages 14+ • 7 - 9 pm On those occasional 5th Wednesdays, there’s a staged reading of a full length work, followed by a feedback session. “The Drama Center has provided me with a supportive environment to explore my interest in theater. I’ve had so many opportunities to do more than just act. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn hands on what it takes to put on a play. Because of my experiences here, I’m pursuing a career in theatre.” —Lindsey Cockburn Let us in spire you ... @gsocityarts
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Training OpportunitiesDrama EducationWe o� er 8-week courses in all aspects of theatre arts every fall and spring for ages 5 to adult. In the summer, there’s a comprehensive � ve week summer camp consisting of one-week sessions, and collaborations with other arts groups. Acting, set design, musical theatre, improv, dance, auditioning, stage combat, and creative dramatics are some of the topics covered.
Baby TheatreCreate a lifelong love of theatre by starting when children are very young. A residency with Storyhound Theatre, a program for ages 0-18 months and 18 months-3 years. Children will love this interactive sensory theatre experience. Shows scheduled in January, March, and May.
All Abilities Actors’ Legion (AAAL)An inclusive theatre program for actors of all abilities. The Legion will meet every Tuesday starting Aug. 28 to Dec. 11, from 7-9 pm, culminating in a performance Dec. 14, 15 & 16. Have an awesome time every week, creating a performance collaboration. First Meeting Ages 13+: August 28, 5:30-7:30 pm • Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Book a Touring Show: Dear Math by Jenny HoppinsFollowing our successful touring show of King Midas last year, we have a new o� ering for school age children. Math can be fun? When two friends join forces to tackle math anxiety, they encounter a mystical guide and embark on a mysterious exploration. A beautiful combination of math and theatre that has lots of audience participation, and will leave children laughing and learning. Reasonably priced. Call 336-373-2728 to book us.
1st Wednesday IMPROV CLUBAges 14+ • 7 - 9 pmTry some basic improv games. No audience, no pressure, just fun.
2nd Wednesday PLAYWRIGHTS’ FORUMAges 18+ • 7 - 9 pmPlaywrights gather to read works in progress and provide encouraging feedback to new writers.
3rd Wednesday SOYLENT GREENSBORO COMEDY TROUPE Ages 14+ • 7 - 9 pmAn advanced workshop in improv performance. The group performs throughout the area.
The Drama Center Booster ClubJoin a dynamic volunteer organization that provides crucial support to the Drama Center. They sponsor fundraising events, assist with auditions, run concessions, and promote our programs. You can join by volunteering or registering with a donation. They meet the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 pm.
NC Triad Theatre League www.triadtheatre.comThe Drama Center is a member of the NC Triad Theatre League, an alliance of theatrical organizations that work together to unify and sustain our missions. Discount tickets, shared resources, uni� ed auditions, audition announcements, workshops, and a theatre festival on June 1, 2019 are membership bene� ts. Join as an organization or an individual. The website includes what’s playing around town.
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Welcome to The Drama Center’s 50th anniversary season! For half a century, The Drama Center of Greensboro Parks and Recreation has served the Triad community with high value, low barrier access to live drama performance and theatre education. Our theatre arts programs are guaranteed to stimulate creativity and improve the quality of life for every participant regardless of age, ability, or experience.
The Drama Center sets itself apart by emphasizing access to drama production and playwriting. We develop new plays, produce plays performed for and by children, and stage gems rarely produced elsewhere. At The Drama Center, we have so many roles to play in the theatre arts. YOU just have to pick one: actor, writer, set designer and constructor, costume designer, musical director, choreographer, lighting designer and technician, or theatre-goer!
2018 - 2019 SeasonO U R 5 0 T H S E A S O N
www.TheDramaCenter.com | facebook.com/GSOCityArts200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
336-335-6426 Box Office | 336-373-2728 Class and Program Information
Casual, ongoing monthly workshops for teens and adults. Each o� ers a unique opportunity to learn an aspect of theatre or � lm. Cost is $30 per workshop or you can join all workshops for a year for $100 per year.
4th Wednesday DIRECTOR’S LABORATORYAges 16+ • 7 - 9 pmIn an open rehearsal, directors will work a scene in order to compare techniques.
4th Monday DRAMA CENTER PICTURES Ages 10+ • 7 - 9 pmAll are welcome to explore their inner Steven Spielberg. Get a chance to be in front of or behind the camera.
5th Wednesday STAGED READING Ages 14+ • 7 - 9 pmOn those occasional 5th Wednesdays, there’s a staged reading of a full length work, followed by a feedback session.
“The Drama Center has provided me with a supportive environment to explore my interest in theater. I’ve had so many opportunities to do more than just act. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn hands on what it
takes to put on a play. Because of my experiences here, I’m pursuing a career in theatre.” —Lindsey Cockburn
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Drama Center Productions
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$15/ $10ticket$10 Suggested Donation TICKETS: $15 Adults
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Drama Center Children’s TheatreActors are local young people, ages 7-16. Auditions are open to all children regardless of experience. Shows are appropriate for all ages.
$8ticket $5 Suggested DonationTICKETS: $8
The Uuuugly Duckling by Eugene Jackson
OCTOBER 12-14, 2018
Junie B. Jones, Jr. The Musical Adaptation & lyrics by Marcy Heisler, music by Zina Goldrich
APRIL 5-7, 2019
Short Tales for Children
FEBRUARY 2-3, 2019
Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Mama Duck is puzzled by one Duckling’s size and looks. The barnyard concludes the eggs were mixed up. The “duckling” sets o� to � nd out who she is. This charming play about love and acceptance features grand adventures and irresistible characters who will delight everyone.Auditions: Sept. 4-5, 5-7 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Junie B. Jones, Jr. The Musical is a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical musical. It’s Junie B.’s � rst day of � rst grade. Friendships abruptly change, and challenges arise. Life will never be the same. It’s a terri� c show for the whole family.Auditions: Feb. 15, 5-6:30 pm and Feb. 16, 1-2:30 pm • Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
One of our best educational programs of the year. A series of short children’s plays directed by college students and high school juniors and seniors who are studying theatre. Everyone who auditions is cast. It’s a fun learning experience for all involved. Auditions: Dec. 7, 5-7 pm • Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center and Dec. 8, 1-3 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Midsummer Jerseyby Ken Ludwig
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2, 2018
Evening of Short Plays #37Oasis at the Airport Bar
OCTOBER 4-7, 2018
From playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor), Midsummer Jersey is the hilarious high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in a modern-day seaside town, there’s the impending marriage of the governor, love a� airs of four high school crushes, and a lively crew of fairies. The night is full of magic and mayhem. A teen production.Auditions ages 12-18: Oct. 15-16, 5-7 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pmStephen D. Hyers Theatre
Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat. 11 am and 2 pm, Sun. 2 pm Odell Auditorium, Greensboro College
Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat. 11 am and 2 pm, Sun. 2 pmOdell Auditorium, Greensboro College
All shows 2 pmCaldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center
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Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Purlie Book by Ossie Davis & Phillip Rose, Lyrics by Peter Udell, Music by Gary Geld
MARCH 28-31, 2019
A wild, outrageous musical full of fantasy and unique in style. Purlie Victorious has come back home to reacquire the local church. An inheritance would supply the needed cash, but when Purlie schemes to claim it, events take a wild turn.Auditions ages 12+: Feb. 11-12, 7-9 pm Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center
Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 3:30 pm Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center
The winner of seven Tonys and one of the greatest musical hits ever written. With pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s heart despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie escapes to � nd a new home in this family-friendly musical.Auditions ages 7+: May 20-21, 6-8 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Weaver Academy Theatre
Evening of Short Plays #38
MARCH 14-17, 2019
The Drama Center Playwright’s Forum hosts its second Evening of Short Plays of the season. This series is very di� erent from the shows in the fall. You never know what to expect, but we promise an original and entertaining theatre experience.Auditions ages 16+: Feb. 5-6, 7-9 pmStephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pmStephen D. Hyers Theatre
ALL TICKETS: $5Thursday shows only
Stephen D. Hyers Theatre200 N. Davie Street
Production Locations
Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center1700 Orchard Street
Odell Auditorium, Greensboro College 815 W. Market Street
Triad Stage is producing the original A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oct. 28-Nov. 28. Get a punch card at any of the four venues and receive a 15% discount o� tickets for both shows and dinner at Café Europa and White and Wood Restaurant.
Flight delayed? Cancelled? Right on schedule? Everyone’s been stuck at the airport! An evening of new original plays set in an airport bar, by the Drama Center Playwright’s Forum. Shows run the gamut of theatre possibilities: comedies, dramas, absurdist plays, and even musicals. Auditions ages 16+: August 20-21, 7-9 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
There’s an incessant ringing cell phone at a table in a quiet café. Exasperated, a customer grabs the phone only to � nd out the intended recipient is, well, um, dead. By answering, she gets drawn into his life in this zany, imaginative comedy.Auditions ages 16+: April 1-2, 7-8:30 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Dead Man’s Cell Phoneby Sarah Ruhl
MAY 16 -19, 2019
All shows 6 pm • Location TBD
To Be Or Not To Be, the most famous words in the English language are spoken in William Shakespeare’s masterpiece of indecision, revenge, retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty, the supernatural, love, death, fate, and even comedy. Hamlet mourns both his father’s death and his mother’s remarriage to his uncle. The ghost of his father tells him he was poisoned. Hamlet swears revenge, and the intrigue begins. A collaboration with The Drama Center and Guilford County Schools.Auditions ages 10+: June 3-4, 6-8 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Winner of the 2018 original play competition and the kicko� to the 17th annual Fringe Festival. Grace, an astronomer, is reeling from the death of her eight-year-old daughter Abigail. When Abigail appears, it forces Grace to question everything she knows about the universe.Auditions for ages 16+: Nov. 26 -27, 7-9 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Starbrightby Sean David Robinson
JANUARY 17-20, 2019
Winner of the 2019 New Play Project!
Annie Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin
JULY 11-14, 2019
Hamletby William Shakespeare
JULY 25-28, 2019
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Shakespeare-At-Handby Rosina Whit� eld
MAY 30 - JUNE 2, 2019
As the Bard Turns and Romeo and Juliet, a 45-minute Foray are published plays designed to create enthusiasm for Shakespeare by young people. Both shows have been performed across the country.Auditions ages 12-18: April 8-9, 5-7 pmStephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
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$5Midsummer Jerseyby Ken Ludwigby Ken Ludwig
NOVEMBER 29 - NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2, 2018
OCTOBER 4-7, 2018OCTOBER 4-7, 2018
From playwright Ken Ludwig (Tenor), Midsummer Jersey is the hilarious Tenor), Midsummer Jersey is the hilarious Tenorhigh-octane re-telling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in a modern-day seaside town, there’s the impending marriage of the governor, love a� airs of four high school crushes, and a lively crew of fairies. The night is full of magic and mayhem. A teen production.Auditions ages 12-18: Oct. 15-16, 5-7 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pmStephen D. Hyers Theatre
Thurs. 6:30 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 pm • Sun. 2 pm Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Triad Stage is producing the original A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oct. 28-Nov. 28. Get a punch card at any of the four venues and receive a 15% discount o� tickets for both shows and dinner at Café Europa and White and Wood Restaurant.
Stephen D. Hyers Theatre
Winner of the 2018 original play competition
donation
$15/ $10ticket
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Weaver Academy Theatre 300 S. Spring Street
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