Theatre Events
The Capitol Steps in Take the Money
and Run for President
Democrat or Republican, nobody is safe from the wit, wisdom, and wackiness of Capitol Steps. Join us for a VIP party after the show and meet this comedy troupe known for its up-to-date musical political paraodies.
Thursday, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre
Tickets$45-$20, $5 KSC students Buy Ticket
The Rap Guide to Evolution by Baba Brinkman
This novel theatrical work communicates the facts of evolution while illuminating the origins and complexities of hip-hop culture with Darwin as the inspiration.
Tuesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre
School Performance: Tuesday, February 5, 9:30 a.m.
Tickets: $20-$13, $5 KSC student Buy Ticket
Griffin Theatre Company presents Letters Home
This hit production puts the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by troops serving overseas.
Co-presented with The Colonial Theatre.
Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre
School Performance: Thursday, March 21, 9:30 a.m.
Tickets: $25-$15, $5 KSC student Buy Ticket
DEPARTMENT EVENT: Private Lives
by Noël Coward, directed by Ron Spangler
Tues.-Sat., October 9-13, 7:30 p.m., Wright Theatre
(2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows on the 13th)
A divorced couple find themselves on their honeymoons with their new spouses in adjoining suites at the same French seaside hotel. Sparks fly, passions ignite, and they are deeply in lust and love once again. Join us for the style, wit, and hilarity that are Noel Coward’s trademark as we present his classic comedy of manners.
Tickets: $10-$8, $6 KSC student Buy Ticket
DEPARTMENT EVENT: Dracula
by Bram Stocker, adapted by Steven Dietz,
directed by Dan Patterson
Wed.-Sat., November 14-17, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre
This new stage adaptation restores the non-stop, heart-pounding suspense and seduction of Stoker’s classic novel. As Count Dracula moves to establish a new feeding ground in Victorian London, the heroic team led by the indomitable Professor Van Helsing try to unravel the mystery to save the city from a fate far worse than death. (Warning: due to the disturbing and often graphic nature of the action, this play is not recommended for children.)
Tickets: $10-$8, $6 KSC student Buy Ticket
DEPARTMENT EVENT: The Tempest
by William Shakespeare, directed by PeggyRae Johnson
Wed.-Sat., February 27-March 2, 7:30 p.m., Main TheatreProspero, Duke of Milan, absorbed in studies of magic, is ousted by his brother Antonio and lands with his lovely daughter Miranda on a deserted island. Years later, a tempest brings his old enemies near, and Prospero uses his magical arts to shipwreck them on his shore where he can deal with their treachery. This comedy/romance ensues with jesters and liquor, love and marriage, conspiracy, revenge, and reconciliation. See this year’s KSC Keene is Reading selection performed on stage.
Tickets: $10-$8, $6 KSC student Buy Ticket
