GODSPELL | by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak
Directed by Gaye Burgess
October 27-31 | 7:30pm | Burtness Theatre

Based on the stories of Jesus and his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell remains one of the most popular rock musicals of all time. This playful and poignant score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) includes songs such as "God Save the People," "All Good Gifts," and the international hit "Day by Day."

TWO ROOMS | by Lee Blessing
Directed by Senior Thaetre Arts Major Alyssa Thompson
November 17-21, 2009 | 7:30pm | Burtness Lab Theatre

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Or, at least, so it seems when it comes to terrorists, politics and the relationship between the government and the media. Two Rooms tells the tale of one man's captivity and the roller-coaster ride of hope and frustration his wife endures half a world away. Lee Blessing's Two Rooms could not be more timely.

tick, tick... BOOM | by Jonathan Larson (creater of RENT)
Directed by Emily Cherry
March 2-6, 2010 | 7:30pm | Burtness Lab Theatre

A musical look at the courage it takes to follow your dreams, tick, tick... Boom! is Jonathan Larson's autobiographical tale of a young composer on the brink of turning 30 and falling into oblivion. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city (Tick,), his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue (Tick...), yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical (Boom!). Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to the Broadway blockbuster, RENT. Set in 1990, this traditional book musical is filled with instantly appealing melodies, and a unique blend of pop and musical theatre styles. Everyone, regardless of age, will love this youthful, endearing, and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams.

Eurydice | by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Kathleen McLennan
April 20-24, 2010 | 7:30pm | Burtness Theatre

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.