Wiletta Mayer, an African American actress of a certain age, has spent her career playing stereotypes, trapped on a merry-go-round of mammies, maids, and other menials. The curtain rises on the first day of rehearsal for Chaos in Belleville, a Broadway-bound play that tackles the harsh truths of racism in America. But when those truths spill out of the play and into the rehearsal hall, will Wiletta’s insistence on her dignity cost her the work she desperately needs?
"Trouble in Mind" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Sunday, Nov. 24*
Thursday, Dec. 5
Friday, Dec. 6*
Saturday, Dec. 7
Sunday, Dec. 8
2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Book by Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter & Brian Rosenthal | Music & Lyrics by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers | Directed by Barclay Travis '25 (Theatre Arts)
Spies Are Forever is a musical by the Tin Can Bros that follows the suave, yet arrogant, Agent Curt Mega after a tragedy forces him to reconsider the unstable world of espionage. But before long, Mega finds himself thrust into the shadows of Cold War politics, entangled with a Russian femme fatale, and uncovering a super villain’s plot to rebuild the Nazi empire. With a license to kill and the voice of an angel, Mega must stay alive, complete the mission, and prove to his enemies that the deadliest weapon of all is a little song and dance.
Spies Are Forever" is presented through special arrangement with Tin Can Bros (www.tincanbros.com).
Friday, Feb. 14
Saturday, Feb. 15
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire | Music by Jeanine Tesori | Original Production Directed by Jason Moore & Rob Ashford | Directed by Zach Gibson '19 (Theatre Arts) | Music Direction by Brittany Proia
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Thursday, Apr. 17
Friday, Apr. 18
Saturday, Apr. 19
Saturday, Apr. 19
Thursday, Apr. 24
Friday, Apr. 25
Saturday, Apr. 26
Saturday, Apr. 26
Sunday, Apr. 27
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
Parker Theatre
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The Mainstage Productions are to provide performance, design, technical, stage management and dramaturgical experiences with a theatrical exploration of the human condition in live theatre production. The department is committed to a variety of genres which reflects global diversity as well as the full diversity of the SUNY New Paltz Community.
To that end, the student of theatre will experience dramatic literature and production which would encompass an examination of issues which will include cultural, socio-economic, gender, sexual identity, political, religious or ability diversity.
The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to casting that authentically reflects the ethnicity and diversity of the department as well as the New Paltz community at large.
