An original devised work initially conceived by Kate Budney '21 that follows six young adults wading awkwardly and virtually into the world of modern romance, bug facts, and cosmetic contemplation. Performing via Twitch, Friday April 23 at 7 pm.
News and Events
February 26, 2021
The Department's winter term performance project will stream via YouTube April 8 & 9. A uniquely collaborative, three-part examination of how music, movement and theater can be tools for creative exploration and personal liberation. Directed by Carol Dunne, Jarvis Green, and Rebecca Martínez....
February 25, 2021
Eisa Davis's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about a multiracial girl with a gift for clairvoyance growing up in rural, white 1950's America will be presented as a radio play performance, Saturday April 17 at 7:30 pm. Directed by Lexi Warden '21 as part of an honors thesis project.
February 24, 2021
An original musical written and music directed by Matt Haughey '21 as part of an honors thesis project, "Flourtown" follows a young man growing up and facing the expectations of his small, insular hometown. Streaming Friday May 14 at 8 pm.
February 24, 2021
An original work written by Savannah Miller '21, "Jane" examines the public and personal lives of Jane Fonda: activist, actress, fitness mogul, mother, woman. Performing Sunday May 2 at 5 pm via a TBD remote platform.
February 24, 2021
A solo show about religion, anxiety...and what happens when the two come together. An original work written and performed by Naomi Lam '21, "Literally Obsessed" will stream on YouTube on Friday April 2 at 8:00 pm.
October 22, 2020
Ödön von Horváth's surreal and subversive commentary on European fascism, adapted for the radio and now set amidst the uniquely American backdrop of the 1932 Bonus Army marches on Washington and the violence that ensued. Performing as a 3-part series on Dartmouth Radio beginning October 31.
October 20, 2020
An original solo performance work, written and performed by Savannah Miller '21. A collection of anecdotes, stories, and reflections recounting a young woman's journey to come to terms with her brain. Performing via YouTube, November 6 2020.
October 19, 2020
A showcase performance from the members of the Black Underground Theater and Arts Association, who have gathered in this pivotal moment of several pandemics to express their truths as Black artists through spoken word poetry, song, and visual arts and to bring attention to grassroots BLM activists. October 28, via YouTube.
June 20, 2020
The 2020 Frost and Dodd Student Play Festival will take place August 8 & 14, 2020, performing via remote technology. Featuring the work of playwrights Naomi Lam '21, Armond Epps Dorsey '20, and Savannah Miller '21....