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Undergrad Majors & Programs Department of Music and Performing Arts Performing Opportunities
Fall Theatre Production
The Fall 2024 theatre production will be The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a play based upon the story by C.S. Lewis, dramatized by Joseph Robinette. Directed by Glenn Morehouse Olson.
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
The show will have a cast of sixteen and will be performed in the Black Box Theatre.
Rehearsal Schedule
Specific schedule available at auditions.
January Mainstage Production - Musical (Even Years)
Mainstage productions are performed in Benson Great Hall and alternate between Musicals and Operas. Participants rehearse Monday–Friday throughout the month of January and perform at the beginning of the spring semester.
The 2024 production was Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Glenn Morehouse Olson, and performed to sold-out audiences. Open by audition.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday–Friday throughout January Term, specific schedule varies by role
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January Mainstage Production - Opera (Odd Years)
Mainstage productions are performed in Benson Great Hall and alternate between Musicals and Operas. Participants rehearse Monday–Friday throughout the month of January and perform at the beginning of the spring semester.
The 2025 production will be Cinderella, an opera "dramedy" by Gioachino Rossini. Bethel's production of this classic tale is double cast and sung in English with projected supertitles. Merrin Guice Gill, Artistic Director; Glenn Morehouse Olson, Director; Steven Thompson, Conductor. Open by audition.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday–Friday throughout January Term, specific schedule varies by role
Spring Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes Show
The Spring scenes show is a cabaret-style performance of opera and musical theatre scenes! Both dramatic and comedic scenes are performed costumed and minimally staged. Students have the opportunity to perform, direct, or even choreograph scenes. Different scenes are selected to be performed each year. Open by audition.
Rehearsal Schedule
Schedule varies by role
Questions?
Contact Merrin Guice Gill, Chair of Music and Performing Arts