Archive for 2010

Recent Gustavus graduate, Brian Evans becomes distinguished performer in the Twin Cities Dance Community

Saint Peter, MN— This September, Brian Evans, a 2007 Gustavus Adolphus College graduate, received the renowned Sage Award for “Outstanding Performer.” The Sage Awards are designed to recognize outstanding dance achievement in Minnesota. Evans has been a member of the Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater Company since he graduated from Gustavus four years ago. Evans […]

Shakepeare’s R&J

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!! Shakespeare’s R&J adapted by Joe Calarco Directed by Henry MacCarthy October 28-30 – 8:00pm October 31 – 2:00pm Anderson Theatre In this electrifying adaptation, four men embody the characters of Shakespeare’s timeless love story. “A stunning, pulse-raising exorcism of almost primal intensity…comes close to setting the house on fire” Chicago Sun Times. […]

Brian Evans ’07 Wins Minnesota SAGE Award

Brian Evans, Class of 2007, now in his fourth season with the Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater Company, has won the 2010 SAGE Award in the category of “Outstanding Performer.” The winners were announced at the annual Minnesota SAGE Awards Dinner on September 14 at the Southern Theatre in Minneapolis. With his selection as best […]

THRILL ME

Movɘ present: Michael Davidson & Christian DeMarais …in THRILL ME The Story of Leopold & Loeb Book, Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff Henry MacCarthy, Director Samuel Grace, Musical Director Barbara Madsen, Set Design Kristen Weller, Costume Design Patrick McDougle, Sound & Lighting Design This chamber musical drama recounts the chilling true story of the […]

A Bit of the Bard: Gustavus Theatre/Dance 2010-11

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season, highlighting the broad influence of William Shakespeare with three Shakespeare-inspired production, including Shakespeare’s R&J, a Shakespeare Performance Showcase and the season finale of Hamlet. The 2010-2011 dance season opens with a performance by the Stuart Pimsler Dance and […]

Gustavus Theatre Connections Strong with St. Croix Festival Theatre

The St. Croix Festival Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Summer Season includes productions of Jean Anouilh’s To Fool the Eye, Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard’s Red, White and Tuna and the Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play Proof by playwright David Auburn. Included in the casts are Shane Jensen ’10, Christian DeMarais ’11 and faculty emeritus […]

Belpedio Chosen for Publication in Theatre Design & Technology Magazine

Gustavus Adolphus College senior Erin Belpedio has been selected to have her lighting design display published in the upcoming summer issue of Theatre Design & Technology magazine. Belpedio showcased her lighting display for Falling Awake: A Physical Theatre Project, at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s (USITT) national conference Design Expo in Kansas City, […]

Seham Returns to Fringe Festival with Premiere of FW: RE: Mom Update

Playwright Amy Seham, chair of the department and professor of theatre and dance at Gustavus Adolphus College, returns for the seventh time to Minnesota’s Fringe Festival in August with her newest play, FW: RE: Mom Update. Directed by Diane Mountford and featuring a cast of Gustavus alumni, St. Peter and Minneapolis-based actors, FW: RE: Mom […]

Gustavus Alumni to Perform at Minnesota Fringe Festival

Four Gustavus Adolphus College alumni are preparing to perform in the production of Choreographer Jeffrey Peterson’s Thinkingaview at this year’s Minnesota Fringe Festival Aug. 6-14. Jordan Klitzke ’10, Sarah Jabar ’10, Patrick Jeffrey ’10, and Ashleigh Penrod ’04 are all part of the cast of Thinkingaview which combines music, dance, and cultural commentary. Thinkingaview is […]

Gustavus Theatre & Dance Season Announced

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season, highlighting the broad influence of William Shakespeare with three Shakespeare-inspired production, including Shakespeare’s R&J, a Shakespeare Performance Showcase and the season finale of Hamlet. The 2010-2011 dance season opens with a performance by the Stuart Pimsler Dance and […]