Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University

Kevin Spirtas Masterclass

Caroline Calouche, Masterclass

Fabric Aerial Technique: 2 classes

Arachne Aerial Arts Masterclass: Sharon Witting ’91

Aerial Static Trapeze and Fabric Ring: 2 classes

Contact Us:

  • Department Head:
    Owen Collins
    collinso@wlu.edu
  • Administrative Assistant:
    Cathy McElhannon
    mcelhannonc@wlu.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    Theater Department/Lenfest Center
    100 Glasgow Street
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, Virginia 24450
    (540) 458-8002

"Theater and dance are essential forms of human expression that celebrate creative collaboration and critical engagement with our world. In support of the University's liberal arts mission, the Theater
Department provides a dynamic introduction to performance, production, history and literature. Through the study of the history and practice of theater and dance, students develop aesthetic appreciation for art and culture, learn flexible problem solving methods, acquire diverse communication skills and employ creative collaborative processes. These academic and artistic tools and experiences will lead students to contribute their unique talent and training to the betterment of society and the arts."

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@AlternateTextAn Evening of 10-Minute Plays
A Project of the 2009 Directing Class
December, 1, 2, 3 2009 / 7:30 p.m.
One of the most popular Theater Department events of the year! A fun, provocative, fast-paced evening of student directed plays. If you like comedy, drama, romance or adventure, this is a night not to be missed.
@AlternateTextKevin Spirtas Masterclass
February 5, 2010

Star of Broadway, silver screen and television's "Days of Our Lives" steps out in style!
In this exciting, tuneful, and energetic concert, Kevin Spirtas takes you on a tour of his career highlights, from his Broadway debut at 18, to his cinema and television credits to his years as Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of Our Lives and as stand by for Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz.

He brings down the house time and again, whether crooning his way through a beautiful ballad or dancing and singing from a plethora of classic Broadway shows like A Chorus Line, Phantom Of The Opera, West Side Story, Hairspray, Camelot, Chicago, The Boy From Oz and many others. With a thrilling voice and a great sense of humor, Spirtas knocks the show out of the ballpark! Cinema and television credits include Jim Brinkman's PBS Special Love Songs & Lullabies, L.A. Heat, Silk Stockings, Friday the 13th and The Hills Have Eyes II. Kevin Spirtas' visit is supported by the Cynthia D. Klinedinst Endowment and the Lenfest Center. To read more about Spirtas, visit kevinspirtas.com.

 


 

@AlternateTextTheater and Music Departments present Chicago
A Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Musical Event
March 11, 12, 13, 14 / 7:30 p.m.
Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery – all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.

Does this sound like a line from a play that has become one of the most popular in Broadway history? Well, it most definitely is!

The Theater and Music Departments bring you the classic John Kander, Bob Fossie and Fred Ebb musical Chicago as the fifth annual Bentley production. Over the years this show that brought fame to choreographer Bob Fosse has enjoyed tremendous success. With great musical numbers like All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, Mister Cellophane and Nowadays, how could you miss these performances?


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