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Greetings Friends of Ohio State Theatre,

The lifeblood of theatre is new works—and this season focuses on numerous premieres. From our original plays by our undergraduates in our Lab Series this fall to our spring solo works festival by our MFA actors, we insist on providing opportunities for our students to forge pathways for creative, collective collaboration. Such collaborations extend beyond national borders as we present an American premiere of Emma Dante’s Operetta Burlesque following its celebrated opening this past summer in Italy. We follow this with three autumn semester productions: the first is our new concept ‘raw theatre’ production of The Norwegians in Mount Hall Studio, our co-production with the School of Music of the Tony Award jazz musical City of Angels, and our MFA actors in a new piece inspired by their work with children on the autism spectrum. In the spring we collaborate with guest artist Melissa Maxwell who directs Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind. We celebrate the work of our video and visual media students with our annual film/video showcase. Our relationship with Columbus-area schools continues with our Shakespeare school tour of Henry V. This is our sixth year in our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and we celebrate this with our Shakespeare and Education Festival in May 2015.

Theatre is the ultimate interactive art form. And that interaction involves you – the audience. We appreciate all of you who supported our seasons past and hope you consider subscribing to this year’s series. Join us in supporting the theatre artists of the future – our students!

Lesley Ferris, Interim Chair

Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of Theatre

The TempestSpring 2013

The House of SpiritsSpring 2013

TICKETS 2014 – 2015

MAINSTAGE SINGLE TICKETSSingle tickets on-sale September 2, 2014General Public $20

Ohio State Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association $18

Senior Citizens $18

Students $15

Children (K-12) $15

SPECIAL PRICINGCity of Angels on-sale September 2, 2014General Public $25

Ohio State Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association $20

Senior Citizens $20

Students $15

Children (K-12) $15

Henry V on-sale January 12, 2015General Public $15

Ohio State Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association $10

Senior Citizens $10

Students $5

Children (K-12) $5

2014 – 2015 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS6 TICKETS TO BE USED VIRTUALLY ANYWAY YOU LIKE!

Box office opens August 27th

General Public $80

Ohio State Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association $72

Senior Citizens $72

Students/Children (K-12) $60

Operetta Burlesque - Single tickets on sale August 27, 2014

Fall Single Tickets on-sale September 2, 2014

Spring Single Tickets- on sale January 12, 2015

Contact the Ohio State Theatre Box Office by phone at (614) 292-2295

or email at theatre-tix@osu.edu

theatre.osu.edu

THE LAB SERIESSeptember 8 - December 2

OPERETTA BURLESQUESeptember 3 - September 5

THE NORWEGIANS

October 1 - October 5

CITY OF ANGELS October 30 - November 9

MFA ACTING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROJECTNovember 13 - November 23

AUTUMN 2014

SPRING 2015

DIGI-EYE: FILM/VIDEO SHOWCASEFebruary 6 - February 7

HENRY VFebruary 13 - February 14

TROUBLE IN MINDMarch 4 - March 12

MFA ACTING SOLO FESTIVALApril 8 - April 19

SHAKESPEARE AND EDUCATION FESTIVALMay 14 - May 16

THE LAB SERIESJanuary - May

Dates TBA

The TempestSpring 2013

THE LAB SERIES StreamingA new one act play by Amanda Loch Monday, September 8

UntitledA new one act play by CeCe BellomyTuesday, September 9

Pretty Girls Don’t EatA solo performance by Kelly HoganMonday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7

Episodic PromenadeAn evening of site specific work by Danny Turek and CeCe Bellomy Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21

DOUBLE FEATURESunday, October 26

Some Nights A musical based on works of FUN by Elisabeth Rogge and Alexis Nelson

Bushido A new one act play by Eduardo Lozano and John Quigley

The Lab Series is a student-driven, department-nurtured production series.

Productions can occur in a variety of campus spaces, including the New Works Lab.

Emphasis is on innovative work that functions on a zero budget model. The pieces

presented will include a mix of student written pieces, new renderings of classic or

obscure works, and community-building events. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and

are free, first-come, first-served.

DOUBLE FEATUREMonday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4

OvertonesAn Evening of Lost American One Actsby Alice Gerstenberg Directed by Shelby Brewster

This Property is Condemnedby Tennessee WilliamsDirected by Jennifer Collins

Speech and Debateby Stephen Karam Directed by Rachel Moore Monday November 17 and Tuesday 18

Lab Series Ten Minute Play FestivalAn evening of new work Curated by Josh Patterson Monday Decemeber 1 and Tuesday December 2

THE LAB SERIES SCRIPT CLUB

show up and read theatre aloud

Some KidsA part of the Big 10 Play Initiative by Naomi IizukaMonday, October 27

Awake and Singby Clifford OdetsMonday, November 24

FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE SPRING 2015 LAB SERIES VISIT THEATRE.OSU.EDU/LABSERIES

AUTUMN 2014

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE!

Save over 20 percent by purchasing a flexible

Season Voucher—that’s like getting two tickets

for free! Exchange the voucher any way you wish

during our 2014–2015 season. Each voucher can

be exchanged for six tickets for any show. Get two

tickets for three performances or get one ticket for

each of six different performances...your choice!

IT’S SIMPLE

Once you receive your voucher, you can exchange

it for tickets by calling the Ohio State Theatre Box

Office, stopping by the box office in person, or by

emailing theatre-tix@osu.edu. We will hold your

tickets for you; just stop by the express pick-up

table in the lobby before the show.

ORDERING YOUR VOUCHERS

To purchase Season Vouchers, please

fill out the following form and mail to:

Ohio State Theatre — Season Vouchers1849 Cannon DriveColumbus, OH 43210-1208

Or simply call the box office at (614) 292-2295

and pay by phone with your American Express,

Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or Buck ID. Please

note: $5 service fee on Season Voucher orders.

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The NorwegiansBy C. Denby Swanson

Directed by Jennifer Schlueter

Mount Hall Studio Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, October 4 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m.

A strong, bitter comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the really, really

nice gangsters—Norwegian hit men—they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends.

“C. Denby Swanson’s extremely odd and delightful comedy,

is something of a guilty pleasure.” — NY Times.

Operetta BurlesqueWritten and directed by Emma Dante

Performed by Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale.

American Premiere with English subtitles

Thurber Theatre Wednesday, September 3 – Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.

A striptease of the soul, Operetta Burlesque is the newest work by

Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale, an award-winning Italian troupe led

by Emma Dante. Marking the company’s debut in an English-speaking country, this

physical theatre production tells the story of Pietro, a young man from a village

near Naples who identifies as a woman. His passionate soul is trapped in his ill-

fitting body and in a provincial town that is not big enough for him. Pietro unhappily

falls in love numerous times until, at age 40, he meets the love of his life. The play

is a tale of gender identity and family relationships, depicting the struggles of the

many Pietros of southern Italy and beyond.

This work is the centerpiece of the symposium; “Blurring Boundaries without

Burning Bridges:” Italian Contemporary Performance, the Theatre of Emma

Dante and Beyond.

Made possible by a generous donation through The Columbus Foundation.

AUTUMN 2014

MFA Acting Outreach and Engagement Project

Roy Bowen Theatre Thursday, November 13-Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 15 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m.Tuesday, November 18-Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m.

The actors of the Department of Theatre’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting program

create a new devised work based on their experiences working with the Hunter

Heartbeat Method. This method uses Shakespeare to reach children on the

autism spectrum. This ground-breaking work is part of a a study conducted by

the Nisonger Center examining the therapeutic benefits of Shakespeare for these

children. Scientists and actors combine forces to explore this work from their

unique perspectives and shared experience.

City of Angels Music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel,

book by Larry Gelbart

Directed by A. Scott Parry

Co-produced by the School of Music and the Department of Theatre

Thurber Theatre Thursday, October 30-Friday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 2 at 3 p.m.Wednesday, November 5-Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 9 at 3 p.m.

An homage to 1940s film noir, the Tony award-winning jazz musical City of Angels

weaves together the stories of Stine, a writer struggling to adapt his detective

novel as a screenplay, and Stone, his protagonist, a hard-boiled private eye.

As Stine is forced to compromise his artistic vision for the sake of Hollywood

success, Stone gets steamed at his author’s lack of artistic integrity. The line

between reality and fiction blurs as the creator comes face to face with his

creation, and ultimately, himself.

The TempestSpring 2013

As You Like ItSpring 2013

Ohio State Shakespeare School Tour:

Henry V By William Shakespeare, adapted for young audiences

Directed by Kevin McClatchy

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long StFriday, February 13 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thrilling heroics, the genuine cost of war and surprising humor come

together in Shakespeare’s rousing epic Henry V. When England’s young,

charismatic and untested King Henry makes an ambitious grasp for power,

he must rally his army against overwhelming odds to conquer France.

From the English court to the disreputable taverns of Henry’s youth to the

angry battlefields of France, Henry V is an adventurous and timely story of

power, courage and the price of glory.

DIGI-EYE: FILM/VIDEO SHOWCASEThurber TheatreFriday, February 6 andSaturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The Ohio State University Department of Theatre presents an evening of

new visual digital media works by undergraduate and graduate students.

The screening of narrative, documentary and experimental shorts will be

followed by a brief Q&A session with the creators of the work.

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“PAY BY PLATE” PARKINGDuring performances you may park in the designated lots indicated on the map. CampusParc

has parking pay machines in several campus parking lots. Unless you have an OSU parking

permit, parking is $1.50 an hour or a $6.25 flat fee Monday - Friday 6pm - 12am, Saturday and

Sunday 12am - 12am, for theatre events. When you purchase time from the machine, you will

need to enter your license plate number and your vehicle will be registered in their system for

the time purchased. You will no longer need to display a receipt on your dash. The machines

accept coins and credit/debit cards for payment. Check our website for show runtimes,

which are added two days before the show opens. If you have questions regarding parking

accommodations, please contact the Ohio State Theatre Box Office at (614) 292-2295 or visit

campusparc.com.

Thurber Theatre, Roy Bowen Theatre, and the New Works Lab: The closest parking location

isthe lot directly across the street from Drake Performance and Event Center, but this fills up early

and should be avoided after 7:00 pm. The next best location is north of Morrill Tower (adjacent to

Ohio Stadium).

Mount Hall Studio Theatre: Follow the direction signs to the lot south of Carmack Road and walk

back to Mount Hall.

Parking information for Henry V ( Lincoln Theatre ) can be found at

lincolntheatrecolumbus.com.

Campus Construction: There is an ongoing list of campus construction projects that may

impact traffic and parking for our events. Please visit go43210.osu.edu for the latest information.

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Trouble in MindBy Alice Childress

Guest Director: Melissa Maxwell

Roy Bowen TheatreWednesday, March 4-Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.Tuesday, March 10-Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.

On Broadway in 1957, an integrated theatre company begins

rehearsals on a topical drama dealing with controversial current

events, which they hope will be Broadway’s next big hit. When

prejudices and stereotypes emerge in the company, talented

African-American actress Wiletta Mayer faces a difficult choice: the

opportunity to achieve her lifelong dream of playing a leading role

on Broadway or compromising her principles. Trouble in Mind, a

backstage satire of egos and attitudes, is an insightful look at who

we are and who we want to be.

There Is No SilenceSpring 2014

SPRING 2015

Shakespeare and Education Festival

Thurber Theatre & Roy Bowen TheatreThursday, May 14, Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16Times: TBA

Celebrate the six years of the Ohio State / Royal Shakespeare Company

( RSC ) partnership with a weekend of workshops, performances, and

presentations. In addition to featuring Columbus area K-12 students

who have benefitted from implementing the Royal Shakespeare

Company’s artistic practice in the classroom, the festival will present

the research findings from the Department of Teaching and Learning

and from the Shakespeare and Autism Project, a longitudinal study

conducted by Ohio State’s Nisonger Center (Wexner Medical Center)

and the Department of Theatre.

MFA Acting Solo Festival

Roy Bowen TheatreSaturday, April 11 at 3 p.m.Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m.

As the final project for our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Acting

program, each of the nine students will share their artistry with an original

solo project. Using a festival atmosphere in our Roy Bowen Theatre, our

students will push themselves to new creative heights and challenge our

audience with the best of contemporary new work.