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JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICALBook and lyrics by Marcy Heisler |
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It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things are changing. Old friends don’t want to be friends, new friendships are made, and Junie B. may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Junie B. Jones, The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. |
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HOW DEMOCRACIES DIEBased on the book by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt |
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A theatrical exploration of the New York Times best-selling book by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. The play, devised by UNH students, will delve into the book’s examination of how we have arrived at this moment in our democracy. As stated in the Wall Street Journal’s review; “The authors argue, with good evidence, that democracies aren’t destroyed because of the impulses of a single man; they are, instead, degraded in the course of a partisan tit for tat dynamic that degrades norms over time until one side sees an opening to deliver the death blow.” The result of more than twenty years of studying the breakdown of democracies from the 1930s to the present, the book’s authors have provided an artistic springboard to understand how democracies die, and how ours can not only be saved, but thrive. Each performance will be immediately followed by an audience discussion with featured panelists. October 30: Post-Performance discussion led by UNH Professors Jeanie Sowers and Mary Fran Malone of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs.
October 31: Post-Performance discussion led by noted author Steven Hill and UNH Professor David Kaye of the Department of Theatre and Dance.
November 1: Post-Performance discussion led by UNH Professor Scott Smith from the Department of Classics, Humanities and Italian, and UNH Theatre and Dance and Humanities Professor Emeriti, David Richman.
November 2: Post-Performance discussion led by UNH Professors Madhavi Devasher of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and Ryan Gibson from the Department of Sociology.
November 3: Post-Performance discussion led by UNH Professors Julia Rodriguez from the Department of History and Dante Scala from the Department of Political Science and International Affairs.
The presentation of this play is part of How Democracies Die/Thrive, a semester-long program that will focus on historical and present threats to democracy and what can be done to not only preserve a democracy, but allow it to thrive. The series is supported by a generous grant from the Responsible Governance and Sustainable Citizens Project (RGSCP) and is a partnership with the UNH departments of Theatre and Dance, Political Science and International Affairs, History, and Classics, Humanities and Italian. October 16 at 7pm in Stratford Room October 31 at 4pm in room A-218 in the Paul Creative Arts Center
How Democracies Die is a work of nonfiction by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt (Crown, 2018). |
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THE 2025 UNH DANCE COMPANY CONCERTFeaturing the Jazz/Tap/Aerial performance Journey Through the Enchanted Forest and the Ballet performance Untitled! |
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The Jazz/Tap/Aerial Dance Company presents Journey Through the Enchanted Forest. A whimsical adventure as they journey through the mystical depths of the enchanted forest. Audiences will be immersed in the wonders of nature as they encounter the twelve elemental forces: earth, water, wind, fire, force, time, thunder, ice, flower, shadow, light, and moon. Through a diverse array of dance styles and enchanting characters, this family-friendly performance promises to ignite the imagination and delight viewers of all ages. The Ballet Company presents Untitled. Untitled explores an evocative journey through a surreal landscape in a ballet that navigates the ebb and flow of mental and emotional tides. Experience a world where distorted reflections and abstract forms illustrate the complexities of the human psyche, offering a window into the process of personal metamorphosis. |
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONEMusic and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison |
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A man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a showstopping evening of delight. Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. The Drowsy Chaperone is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. |
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LYSISTRATABy Ellen McLaughlin |
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A condensed, modernized take on Aristophanes' Lysistrata, this fresh, fast-paced comedy follows Lysistrata, an Athenian who calls for the women of Greece to help end the Peloponnesian War. She proposes a radical plan: All Greek women must refuse to engage in lovemaking until the men see reason, lay down their arms, and come home to lie down with their wives in peace. The women agree to make the sacrifice and all hell breaks loose as men wander the country in an agony of unsatisfied lust. Will Lysistrata and her crew accomplish what the politicians could not? |
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS |
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Drops In The OceanDirected by Julianna Giordano There is a whole big wide world of stories out there, and we all have one to tell! This delightful show brings four stories to life that are all connected by water. Mermaids, Pirates, Fish, and Dragons all share a little of their world and the lessons they learned during their journeys. This performance is best suited for grades K-5. |
STUDENT-GENERATED WORKS |
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The John C. Edwards University Prize Plays WorkshopWritten, directed and performed by students. The John C. Edwards University Prize Plays Workshop (UPPW) is a 2-week new play development opportunity awarded to original student's works directed and performed by students in a night of public staged readings. This award was originally dedicated by actor, writer, director, producer Mike O'Malley '88, (Snowpiercer, Yes Dear and Glee), in honor of Professor John C. Edwards. |
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Student Showcase PerformancesPRICE: $10 General Public | $5 UNH ID Holder/Youth (17 & under)
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Student Capstone PerformancesPRICE: Free
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