
The 2012-2013 Mainstage Series presented by Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance features two contemporary plays, two musicals, and two original dance concerts. All of these productions are staged by our talented student performers and faculty directors and designers in the 410-seat
University Theatre, located behind Emens Auditorium, across the plaza south of Bracken Library. Season subscriptions and individual tickets are available for these productions (see
Mainstage Series Tickets). This season's schedule:
Spring AwakeningBook and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the Play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Musical direction by Michael Elliott
Choreography by Michael Worcel
September 27-29, October 2-6 at 7:30 p.m.
September 30 at 2:30 p.m. Progress in Motion: Contemporary Expressions in Modern DanceArtistic Director: Audra Sokol
October 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
October 28 at 2:30 p.m.
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dikens
Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan
Directed by Michael Daehn
Musical Direction by Alex Kocoshis
Choreography by Vladimir Stadnik
November 30, December 1, 5-8, 13-15 at 7:30 p.m.
December 9 at 2:30 p.m.
The WrensBy Anne McGravie
Directed by TBA
February 7-9, 13-16 at 7:30 p.m.
February 10 at 2:30 p.m. Guys and DollsBook by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Directed by Karen Kessler
Musical Direction by TBA
Choreography by Christie Zimmerman
March 28-30, April 2-6 at 7:30 p.m.
March 31 at 2:30 p.m.
On the Move: Ball State Dance Theatre on Tour Artistic Director: Audra Sokol
April 24-27 at 7:30 p.m.