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The Masque Of Beauty And The Beast, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Masque Of Beauty And The Beast, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982-1983 Season
One of the most universal and beloved stories of all time. This new version by Michael Brill captures all the glowing simplicity of the fable, appealing to the inherent Idealism of children as well as to their love of magic, the romance and mystery of long ago time and far away places. To be presented in a fully staged version with magical sets and opulent costumes.
Abelard And Heloise, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Abelard And Heloise, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982-1983 Season
A smashing London success, this love story was inspired by Helen Waddell’s Peter Abelard and the letters of the 12th Century lovers. The monastic scholar, poet, and most praised teacher in Paris loses his heart and reason to Heloise, a young and innocent girl who came to adore him, has a child by her, and in violation of his church vows enters a secret marriage. A vengeful uncle alerts ecclesiastical authorities, the lovers are separated and the conflict between church and love has a shocking resolution.
You Can't Take It With You, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
You Can't Take It With You, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982 Summer Theatre
At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder! Fireworks abound in this classic Kaufman and Hart comedy of the American stage. Good family entertainment!
The Affairs Of Anatol, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Affairs Of Anatol, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982 Summer Theatre
It is turn of the century Vienna and Anatol, Schnitzler’s sentimental man-about-town, romances, cajoles, and woos to his heart’s discontent. With his friend and confidant. Max, we see Anatol in five distinct ‘affairs’, all challenging, and all delightful!
Romantic Comedy, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Romantic Comedy, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982 Summer Theatre
As the title implies, there is plenty of comedy and romance in this new Bernard Slade play about an elegant but down-on-his-luck writer who learns to ‘collaborate’ with a wacky but charming female colleague.
Godspell, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Godspell, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982 Summer Theatre
Based on the gospel according to St. Matthew, this exhilarating musical with songs by Stephen Schwartz has won the affection of theatregoers the world over. It includes the memorable hits, “Day by Day’’, “Turn Back, O Man’’, and “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord’’.
California Suite, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
California Suite, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1982 Summer Theatre
Neil Simon’s hilarious Broadway comedy is set in the suite of a California hotel. Four couples hide, fight, reconcile then inevitably tangle in scenes which vary from poignant to madcap.
Tribute, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Tribute, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1981-1982 Season
A smash Broadway hit and movie starring Jack Lemmon, Tribute will be presented in the air conditioned Campus Center Arena Theatre. Written by Bernard Slade (Same Time Next Year and Romantic Comedy), the play centers around an enormously popular Broadway press agent and former scriptwriter and a “tribute” arranged by his son at a moment of great crisis in his life.
The Sound Of Music, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Sound Of Music, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1981-1982 Season
The Department of Music and dance area join us in presenting this tale of love, adventure and faith featuring one of the richest and most varied of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s scores. The true story of the famed Trapp Family Singers, an Austrian family who defied the Nazi terror on the eve of World War II. Music includes “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Maria,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss.”
Twelfth Night, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Twelfth Night, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1981-1982 Season
A revival of the most popular of all Shakespeare’s romantic comedies, a comedy of love and language filled with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and other farcical happenings. Featuring a professional guest star for the 21st consecutive year.
Inherit The Wind
Taylor Theatre Playbills
The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1982 performance of Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawerence and Robert E. Lee.
Inherit the Wind is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial where a high school teacher named John T. Scopes was tried for teaching evolution against state law.