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Dec. 1-10: ‘Eurydice’ a modern retelling of Orpheus myth

PULLMAN, Wash. – “Eurydice,” a playful but emotionally resonant dramatic comedy, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 3, 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 at Washington State University’s Wadleigh Theatre. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists and breathtaking visual effects, it offers a fresh look at a timeless love […]

Students reflect on sexual violence, healing through theater

By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services PULLMAN, Wash. – Ten Washington State University students will take the stage this week to share their thoughts and experiences related to sexual violence – a hot topic on college campuses across the nation. The free, public performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, March 25-27, in Daggy Hall’s Wadleigh […]

April 10: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Lobotomies and electroshock treatments are weaponized in Dale Wasserman’s play, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which will run at Washington State University’s Jones Theatre April 3, 4, 10 and 11. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. nightly with 2 p.m. matinees April 4 and 11.

Dec. 11-13: Theater classic ‘Our Town’ on stage at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Described by playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder will be performed Dec. 4-6 and 11-13 in Wadleigh Theatre, Daggy Hall, Washington State University. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Nov. 13: Personal view of Japanese American internment

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Chronicling a silent chapter in history, “Within the Silence” is a moving account of Japanese American internment during World War II. It will be presented by Living Voices at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre at Washington State University. It is recommended […]