2011-2012 Season
ON EGO
By Mick Gordon & Paul Broks
Directed by Henry MacCarthy
**October 4, 2011
October 7-9, 2011
How does the brain create a sense of self? On Ego is a poetic snapshot of the science of the mind, and a startling expose of the illusion of self. Mick Gordon and neuropsychologist Paul Broks, take us on a journey into the notion of identity, memory, neurological delusion and the fragile nature of love.
The talented Gustavus cast includes special guest artist Professor Emeritus Rob Gardner!
**Featured Event for Nobel Conference 47: The Brain and Being Human.
FIVE TIMES GOD
By Jonas Hessen Khemiri
A STUDENT HONORS PROJECT in translation from the Swedish
By Ethan Bjelland
November 11-13, 2011
What does it really mean to be Swedish? The young, award-winning Swedish writer, novelist, and playwright, Jonas Hassen Khemiri, born of a Swedish father and a Tunisian mother, continually challenges the concept of the blonde, blue-eyed, Swedish three crowns and presents a new reality in Sweden as immigrants seek to find a place in our global society.
With this first-ever English translation of the play, Gustavus Theatre major Ethan Bjelland brings us this wit, provocative play as part of our celebration of our Swedish heritage during the Gustavus Sesquicentennial.
CHOREOGRAPHER’S GALLERY
A Student Performance
November 17-20, 2011
Always innovative, unique and eclectic, the Choreographers’ Gallery features selected work by some of our most gifted student choreographers. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to see the work of these emerging student artists.
DEVISED THEATRE SHOWCASE
Directed by Cory Hinkle in Collaboration with Students from T/D 244
December 9-11, 2011
After a semester of writing, improvising and devising in the spirit of the Wooster Group, SITI Company and Theatre de Complicite,Devised Theater Shocacaseis a final performance inspired by the dreams, loves, hates, politics and obsessions of a small company of Gustavus students, and fashioned into a play by the performers.
ASSASSINS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Directed by Henry MacCarthy
A STUDENT HONORS PROJECT by Choreographer Renee Guittar
February 17-19, 2012
February 24-26, 2012
Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written as it explores the history of presidential assassinations in the United States.
SOMETHING LIKE FLIGHT:
Gustavus Dance Concert
Co-Directed by Melissa Rolnick & Michele Rusinko
March 16-18, 2012
As part of thesesquicentennial celebration, the award-winningGustavus Dance Company will feature dance alumniin a new work created by Michele Rusinko, and a premiere by alumnaand guest choreographer Ashleigh Penrod in this year’s concert. Other highlights includethe performance of Gridlock, choreographed by Heather Klopchin,Associate Professor at St. Olaf College and company member in Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theatre. Additional featured work includeschoreography by Gustavus faculty Sarah Hauss, Jeffrey Peterson,Melissa Rolnick and selected student pieces.
GLASS
A STUDENT HONORS PROJECT in Physial Theatre
By Benjamin Kolis
April 20-22, 2012
Glass is a movement-based piece that seeks to blur the lines between movement and theatre. By including elements of both disciplines, Glass creates an effective and entertaining physicalization of human behavior and the beauty of unplanned yet everyday performance. The performers draw strongly on their own experiences and strengths, uncovering the quiet beauty of normal scenes but adjusting the context in which that beauty is performed and viewed.
ORIGIN STORY
Written by Dan LeFranc
Directed by Cory Hinkle
May 3-6, 2011
Origin Storybegins in the town of Nowheresville, where an older couple has been brutally murdered, and a comic book illustrated by the mysterious Pronoun may be the only clue to solving the crime. Two teenagers set out to piece together the events leading to the murders, but as our story unfolds, it seems the strange powers of Pronoun'sOrigin Storyare beginning to take hold. A tale told in the energetic style of a graphic novel,Origin Storyis a new play about learning to use art as a weapon against the curse of being born different.
Ticket Information
All tickets will be available through the Gustavus Ticket Center at (507) 933-7590, and all performances will be at Anderson Theatre unless otherwise noted.
| Adults | $9 |
| Non GA Students/Senior Citizens | $6 |
| Gustavus Students & Staff | no charge |