Theatre Department 2024-25 Season
Our 2024-25 season is all about creating conversations within our Davidson community. From an age-old tale of politics and people to a contemporary look at one of our most challenging topics as a society, climate change. We hope that you come out to experience these stories with us!
Julius Caesar
October 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m., October 25 & 26 at 8 p.m., October 27 at 2 p.m.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Dr James Webb
Plays in the Duke Family Performance Hall
Et tu, Brute? In this reimagined production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, a noble Brutus, torn between love for a friend and duty to the republic, joins a group of conspirators to prevent Caesar from being crowned a king. However, their actions usher in a new age of tyranny. This production explores timeless themes of friendship and betrayal, the perilous dance of power and ambition, and the devastating impact of fear and paranoia on the human soul.
Mauritius
November 13 - 16 at 7:30 p.m.; November 17 at 2 p.m.
Written by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Davis Varnado ('25)
Scenic Design by Anita Tripathi
Plays in the Barber Theatre
Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother’s death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters’ world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own.
Please be advised that this production contains adult language and portrayed violence onstage.
Climate Change Theatre Action
February 27 - March 1 at 7:30 p.m.; March 2 at 2 p.m.
Written by various artists
Directed by Dr. Sharon Green
Plays in the Barber Theatre
This spring, our department will participate in the Climate Change Theatre Action. This national initiative consists of dozens of short plays by established and emerging playwrights that "use storytelling and live performance to foster dialogue about our global climate crisis, create an empowering vision of the future, and inspire people to take action." The project will select about six to ten of these plays to be part of our production.
The Outsider
April 3 - 5 & 10 - 12 at 7:30 p.m.; April 6 & 13 at 2 p.m.
Written by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Ann Marie Costa
Plays in the Barber Theatre
Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Martha sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.