ARKADELPHIA -- The Henderson State University theater and dance departments have released their performance schedules for the 2014-15 season.
Selections include contemporary and Shakespeare plays, student-directed work and the annual Henderson Dance Company concert. The following performances are scheduled:
• "Clybourne Park," by Bruce Norris, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9-11, 13 and 23-25, Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre.
• "Impossible Marriage," by Beth Henley, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-15, 17 and 20-22, Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre.
• "Proposals," by Neil Simon, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14, 16 and 19-21, Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre.
• "Love's Labour's Lost," by William Shakespeare, at 7:30 p.m. April 9-11, 13 and 16-18, Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre.
• Dance Company in Concert, 2:30 p.m. April 26 and 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 28, Arkansas Hall Auditorium.
The Second Stage series, featuring student-directed work, will begin with a production of "Boys' Life" by Howard Korder at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24.
Several short plays will be produced at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10.
Student-directed, one-act plays are scheduled for 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 2.
Senior Showcase will be 7:30 p.m. March 15 and 16. The series will conclude at 7:30 p.m. April 21 and 22 with short plays. Admission is free to Second Stage productions.
Claudia A. Beach, director of theater at Henderson, said the season was chosen with consideration given to the educational needs of the students and the interests of the directors and the public.
This year's season will feature ensembles, rather than individual leading roles.
"We start this year with a number of new talents joining us as freshmen," Beach said.
"We wanted a chance to get as many students as possible on stage in challenging roles. The ensemble plays we've selected allow us that ability and they excite us with the opportunity to come together as a company."
Tickets for performances are sold at the HSU Theatre Box Office in Arkansas Hall starting the Monday before opening night. All seats are reserved. Call the box office at 870-230-5291 for more information.
Entertainment on 09/01/2014