Current Production

A Theatre & Dance Duet

One weekend only!

April 11, 12, at 8:00 p.m.
April13 at 2:00 p.m. on the Chappelear Drama Center Main Stage

Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Theatre & Dance will present a unique theatre and dance duet with "Orchesis 2008" and the Ohio premiere of The Photographer.

"Orchesis 2008"

An annual contemporary dance concert at Ohio Wesleyan, this year's Orchesis production will celebrate the driving spirit and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Choreographed entirely by Ohio Wesleyan student dancers, the production includes six works set to Bach's compositions. Twenty-five students and one alumna are performing in or choreographing this year's production. Tim Veach is the artistic director of Orchesis and a part-time dance professor at the university.

The Photographer

With music by Philip Glass and text by Robert Malasch - features three movements that tell the story of pioneering photographer, Eadweard Muybridge. Through a combination of theatre, music, dance, and multimedia, a cast of 23 student actors and dancers will bring "The Photographer" to life. The role of Muybridge is portrayed by two performers throughout the production - actor Andrew Houlihan '09 and dancer Jon Betts '08. Gus Steiner '11 portrays Major Larkyns and Katelyn Schroeder '11 plays Flora Muybridge in the production, which is directed by D. Glen Vanderbilt Jr., professor of theatre, and choreographed by Katie Teuchtler, part-time dance professor.

Tickets can be reserved by calling 740-368-3855.