2010-2011 Dance and Theatre Season
For information about dance performances, e-mail Carol Finley
For information about theatre performances, e-mail Catherine Rodgers
SEPTEMBER
Right Place, Right Time by Lia Romeo
September 23-25, 28-30, October 1 & 2 at 8:00 pm
September 26 & October 3 at 3:00 pm
Studio Theatre, Jones Hall
A smartly written, fast-paced, hilarious comedy that looks at contemporary relationships in a provocative manner, this new play is not to be missed. Join us for Stillwater Theatre's full production of this sharp work and find out if there can be a perfect ending to this romantic story.
Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for students/seniors. Reservations: Call 760-8757
NOVEMBER
Playhouse Creatures by April de Angelis
November 9-13 at 8:00 pm
November 14 at 3:00 pm
Studio Theatre, Jones Hall
This juicy historical drama looks at Charles II's reign when, for the first time in English history, women were allowed to perform on the stage. A rollicking, bawdy story, full of rude hilarity, earthy comedy and heartbreak, this show proves that the seventeenth century was quite fun!
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students/seniors. Reservations: boxoffice@meredith.edu
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High School Day of Dance
November 19, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Weatherspoon Gym and Jones Auditorium
This is an invitation for high school dance students and their teachers to visit the Dance Program at Meredith, take master class, meet faculty, tour the campus and share their own choreography. There is no registration fee but pre-registration is required.
Information: Call Dr. Sherry Shapiro at (919) 760-2857.
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Meredith Dance Theatre in Concert
Friday, November 19 - Sunday, November at 8 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
Meredith’s premiere modern dance company will perform new work by Artistic Director Carol Finley and repertory from guest artists and selected alumnae and student choreographers.
Tickets: Call (919) 760-2840 for ticket reservations. Tickets are $10 and $5. Free for Meredith faculty/staff/students.
JANUARY
Meredith Jazz and Tap Company in Concert
January 21–22, 8 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
Now called the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company, this exciting group will perform classic and contemporary styles of tap, jazz, and hip-hop by students and guests. Call (919) 760-8015 for information.
Tickets: Call (919) 760-2840 for ticket reservations. Tickets are $10 and $5. Free for Meredith faculty/staff/students.
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North Carolina Dance Festival
January 28-29, 8 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
The Festival this year will again feature the Center for Women in the Art's Affiliate Artist Program. Local choreographer Natalie Marrone was selected to rehearse at Meredith throughout the year and perform on both Friday and Saturday nights of the festival. Touring artists this season are:
January 28: Gaspard & Dancers (Durham), Jan Van Dyke (Greensboro), ALBAN ELVED DANCE COMPANY/Karola Lüttringhaus (Berlin, Germany; Winston-Salem; Wilmington), kearns dance project (Burlington)
January 29: Code f.a.d. Company (Raleigh), Ashley Suttlar Martin (Southport), E.E. Motion (Charlotte), 87 Dance Productions (Winston-Salem)
This event is co-sponsored by Meredith College and the North Carolina Dance Project and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.
Tickets: Call (919) 760-2840 for ticket reservations. All tickets $10. Festival pass $18. Free for Meredith faculty/staff/students.
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Children’s Festival
January 30, 3 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
This year's festival will again celebrate area youth performing many styles of dance including dancers from Carolina Dance Center, Holly Springs School of Dance, the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company, and others. The dedication, skill and talent of these young performers makes this evening inspiring and fun. Call (919) 760-8015 for information.
Tickets: Call (919) 760-2840 for ticket reservations. All tickets $5. Festival pass $18. Free for Meredith faculty/staff/students.
FEBRUARY
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
book by Rachel Sheinkin with music & lyrics by William Finn
February 15-19 at 8:00 pm
February 20 at 3:00 pm
Jones Auditorium
A recent Tony award winning musical, this hilarious show celebrates the mania of competition as the funniest, most loveable, and sardonically nerdy contestants compete for the Spelling Bee title. Don't miss this witty and wise Broadway hit about coming of age on stage!
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students/seniors. Reservations: boxoffice@meredith.edu
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The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
February 24 & 25 at 8:00 pm
Studio Theatre, Jones Hall
Our annual production of this moving piece of theatre is sponsored by the Extra Theatre Company. Proceeds benefit the Interact Agency of Wake County.
All tickets are $10. Reservations: boxoffice@meredith.edu
APRIL
The Art of Self-Defense by Trish Johnson
April 5-9 at 8:00 pm
April 10 at 3:00 pm
Studio Theatre, Jones Hall
The play unfolds in a series of scenes in a health club. Five women, from a variety of widely differing backgrounds, meet in a T'ai Chi class. The women discover the strength that friendship can provide and recognize that each of them is responsible for the quality of her own life.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for students/seniors. Reservations: boxoffice@meredith.edu
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DanceWorks
Program A Emerging Artists: April 15 at 8 pm and April 16 at 3 pm
Program B Mainstage Artists: April 16 at 8 pm and April 17 at 3 pm
Gala Performance: April 17 at 8 pm
Jones Auditorium
The largest performance of the year for the Dance Program features up to fifty student performers in a wide range of work from ballet, jazz, modern, and rhythm genres. Choreographers are guest artists, faculty, alumnae, and students. The Emerging Artists concert will highlight freshmen dancers in new work by Carol Finley and Meredith’s newest d student choreographers. The Mainstage concert will highlight faculty and guest artist works, senior dancers in a collaborative piece, and Meredith’s veteran student choreographers. The adjudicated gala will include work from both concerts.
Tickets: Call (919) 760-2840 for ticket reservations. Tickets are $10 and $5. Purchase of one ticket gains admission to all programs.
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