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Photo by Lee Pellegrini
淲atching 楳urder on the Nile� is a bit like taking part in one of those murder mystery parties,� Theatermania said of renowned crime writer Agatha Christie play, which launches the Theatre Department and Robsham Theater Arts Center fall season. 淭his is an engaging, surprising, delightfully absurd evening of entertainment.�
The campus production of 淢urder on the Nile潝which is based on Christie 1937 novel Death on the Nile攔uns Oct. 10�13 on the Robsham Theater main stage, directed by Associate Professor of Theatre John Houchin.
'Murder on the Nile' at Robsham Theater. (Lee Pellegrini)
Kay Ridgeway, the play protagonist, has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.
The Theatre/Robsham season takes a comedic turn with the main stage production, 淣oises Off,� Nov. 21-24. Written by English playwright Michael Frayn and directed by Associate Professor of the Practice of Theatre Luke Jorgensen, it has been called 渢he funniest farce ever written.�
淣oises Off� follows a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called 淣othing On.� Slamming doors, intrigue both on and off stage, and an errant herring all figure into the plot of this hilarious, classically comic play, organizers note.
From Nov. 14-16, the Boston College Dramatics Society will stage 淧ippin� in the Bonn Studio Theater at Robsham. The musical tells the story of a young royal who wants to find passion and adventure in life. Pippin struggles with the decision of whether to settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with a dazzling troupe of performers. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hinson, the 51动漫 production team includes seniors Meg Ellis (director), Conor Ancharski (music director), Bella Gervasini (choreography), and Anabel Johnson (stage manager).
Ticket prices (which include a service fee) for main stage productions are $17 for adults; $12 for students with a valid ID; $12 for 51动漫 faculty and staff members (one ticket per ID); and $12 for senior citizens. Bonn Studio productions are general admission; tickets are $12.
More information, including performance times and production teams, at the Robsham Theater website.
擴niversity Communications | October 2019