VSU Theatre & Dance Photo Gallery
Each academic year, VSU Theatre produces an aggressive production season of 7 productions. Below are some images from past seasons.
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Love, Loss and What I Wore L-R: Rebecca Morris, Emily Bradford, Courtney Connor, Diamond Do'zia, Charlotte Grady, D'Amante Wilson, Emmie Axford Directed by H. Duke Guthrie Photo by Ruth Brandvik September 6 - 12, 2012, Lab Theatre
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Fresh Tracks: The VSU Repertory Dancers in Concert. Pictured: "Fluttering Awake/Wash Over Me" Student Lighting Design: Melanie Harkness October 4 - 7, 2012, Sawyer Theatre |
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Moliere's The Would-Be Gentleman Directed and Choreographed by Jacque Wheeler Pictured: Back: Tess Buis; Middle: Ethan Parker and Chance Wall; Front: Will Stanley as Monsieur Jourdain: The Would-Be Gentleman. Photo by Ruth Brandvik. November 8 - 14, 2012, Sawyer Theatre
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Free to Be... You and Me Adaptation written for the Stage by Douglas Love and Regina Safran From the book “Free to Be . . .You and Me” conceived by Marlo Thomas and Friends. Contributions by Judy Blume, Dan Greenberg, Carol Hall, Sheldon Harnick, Bruce Hart, Edward Kleban, Elaine Laron, Stephen Larence, Betty Miles, Shelley Miller, Carl Reiner, Mary Rodgers, Shel Silverstein, Peter Stone, and Charlotte Zolotow.Directed & Choreographed by Jacque Wheeler, Music Direction by Christopher Bailey, Scene & Lighting Design by Ruth Brandvik, Costume Design by Rebecca Huguet, Technical Direction by Michael Driggers February 1 & 2, 2013, Sawyer Theatre |
2011-2012
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Jake Alley as Charlie Brown Scenic & Lighting Design by Keith Pugh Photo by Keith Pugh September 22-28, 2011, Lab Theatre |
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Kristen Leonard and Esmond Pickett in "Long Before Us" by Catherine Schaeffer October 13-16, 2011, Sawyer Theatre Photo by Keith Pugh |
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The Oresteia Directed by Dr. Jimmy Bickerstaff; Student Lighting Design by Elie Siegel, Scenic Design by Keith Pugh, Costume Design by Esther Iverson; Technical Direction by Michael Driggers, Choreography by Jacque Wheeler, Dramaturgy and Vocal Coaching by Deborah Morgan; Music Composed by Curtis Moody. Emih Abrahamson, Patricia Angier, Tess Buis, Diamond Do'zia, Lauren Evans, Charlotte Grady, Andrea Johnson, Natassia Johnson, Amanda Layton, Elizabeth Powell, Kelsey Russo, Jessalin Smith as the slave women of Argos with Chance Wall as Orestes and Leigha Witt as Electra at the grave of Agamemnon. November 10-16, 2011, Sawyer Theatre Photo by Keith Pugh |
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Directed by Dr. Jimmy Bickerstaff "Mirror Ramonas" Laura Monsalvatge, Jessica Mathis, Ariel Balla, with Ramona (front) Jessalin Smith February 3 & 4, 2012, Sawyer Theatre, plus touring performances across South Georgia and North Florida |
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Directed by Dr. John Gaston & H. Duke Guthrie; Scene & Lighting Design by R. Keith Pugh; Student Costume Design by Patrice Trower; Technical Direction by Michael Driggers; Dramaturgy by Deborah Morgan; Original Score by VSU Theatre Alum Heath McNease Mark LaMont Hance as Jefferson and Jonathan Butts as Grant Wiggins with John Holladay as Paul (rear) February 23-29, 2012, Lab Theatre Photo by Keith Pugh |
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Directed by Jacque Wheeler at left, the cast of STATE FAIR March 29 - April 4, 2012, Sawyer Theatre |
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Emerging Artists Showcase Musical Theatre Showcase April 19 & 21, 2012 Southern Writers Readers Theatre Showcase April 20 & 22, 2012 Sawyer Theatre |
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Following the public performance, Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to audition for representatives from regional theatres and casting directors. Left picture are some of the reps: L-R: Brian Clowdus of Serenbe Playhouse (Atlanta); Eugene Columbus of Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando); |
2010-2011
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Buried Child Scenic and Lighting Design by Keith Pugh, Photo by Keith Pugh September 16-22, 2010, Lab Theatre |
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Romeo and Juliet Ashley Anderson as Juliet, Chance Wall as Romeo Scenic Design by Keith Pugh, Lighting Design by Thomas Poje, Costume Design by Esther Iverson, Technical Direction by Michael Driggers, Fight Choreography by Kelly Martin, assisted by Scot Mann, Dramaturgy and Vocal Coaching by Deborah Morgan. Photo by Keith Pugh October 7-13, 2010, Sawyer Theatre |
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Sweet Charity "I'm a Brass Band" featuring Charity (Laura Wright) and members of the company. Scenic Design by Keith Pugh, Lighting Design by Thomas Poje, Photo by Keith Pugh November 11-17, 2010, Sawyer Theatre
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Enchanted Mirrors L-R: Ryan Stillings, Mattew Hogan, Darius Jackson, Susannah Agnew, Photo by Keith Pugh |
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Pride and Prejudice Silhouettes: Top L-R: Lacey Harper as Kitty; Holly Dickerson as Mrs. Bennet; Amanda Layton as Mary. Bottom L-R: Casey Sams as Lydia; Ashley Anderson as Elizabeth; Susanna Agnew as Jane. Front: Isaac Huntington as Mr. Bennet. Scenic Design by Keith Pugh, Lighting Design by Thomas Poje, Costume Design by Esther Iverson, Choreography by Eric Brandt Nielsen, Dialect Training by Jacque Wheeler |
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25th Anniversary Dance Concert Pictured L-R: Raina Mitchell, Danielle Griffin, Lauren Hallford, and Marissa Shankle in Concerto des Amis.. Lighting Designs by R. Keith Pugh with Thomas J. Poje and Elie Siegel; Costume Designs by Esther Iverson with Heather Drake Moeller, Kathy Raess-Young; Technical Direction by Michael Driggers. Photograph by R. Keith Pugh |
| EMERGING ARTISTS' SHOWCASE 2011 | Emerging Artists Showcase April 21- 24, 2011, Sawyer Theatre |
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New York City Alum-Student Networking Event October, 2010 |
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Atlanta Alum-Student Networking Event March, 2011 |
2009-2010
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Almost, Maine Pictured: Barbara Ann Hemrick as Sandrine, Casey Harney as Waitress and Jake Martishius as Jimmy in "Sad & Glad" in ALMOST, MAINE Photo by Marty Lynch |
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All My Sons Pictured: Hannah Woods as Ann, Sam Raffield as Chris, Rick Patrick as Joe and Angie Jehn as Kate in ALL MY SONS Scenic & Lighting Design by R. Keith Pugh, Photo by Marty Lynch October 8-14, 2009, Sawyer Theatre |
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Damn Yankees Scenic Design by R. Keith Pugh, Lighting Design by Thomas Poje, Photo by R. Keith Pugh November 12-18, 2009, Sawyer Theatre |
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pictured: Colby Hall as Alexander Scenic Design by R. Keith Pugh, February 5 -6, 2010, Lab Theatre , plus regional tour |
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The Piano Lesson Pictured L-R: Kevin Lane as Lyman, Myles Grier as Wining Boy, Antony Russell as Doaker and Maurice Diamond as Boy Willie Scenic & Lighting Design by R. Keith Pugh, February 19-25, 2010, Sawyer Theatre |
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Three Sisters Pictured L-R, Julia Polshak as Irina, Elizabeth Dunn as Olga, Hannah Woods as Masha Scenic & Lighting Design by R. Keith Pugh, April 1-7, 2010, Lab Theatre |
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The Spirit of Dance in America, The Annual Dance Concert Pictured L-R, Patricia Nealy, Brittany Lord, Rachel Lockhart Lighting Design by R. Keith Pugh, |
2008-2009
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Doubt Pictured: J. R. Shuman as Father Flynn Scenic Design by Marty Lynch, Lighting Design by Rich Haptonstall,
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Back row, pictured L-R: Professor Jacque Wheeler, Professor Emeritus |
pro-conn In October, 2008, a trip was taken to New York City, where participating students and alumni were seen by as many as 5 casting directors, an agent, participated in a dance class led by the dance captain of a Broadway musical, back stage tours and discussions with an AEA stage manager, an associate director with several projects on Broadway and the author of a Broadway musical. A highlight of the trip is the annual networking session with students and alumni. Pictured here are the alums of the program as they gathered on the roof garden of Cornelia Day Resort. Special thanks to Steven O'Neal of Cornelia Day Resort; John Trombetta, Director of VSU Alumni Relations; Kate Heine of VSU's Communications Unit. |
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Beyond the Footlights: the annual concert by the VSU Repertory Dancers Pictured: a moment from FERTILE GROUND. Lighting Design by Marty Lynch, Costume Design by Bambi Bond |
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Twelfth Night or What You Will Pictured L-R: Sam Raffield as Sir Toby, Chauntae Pink as Fool, Isaac Huntington as Sir Andrew. Masks designed and constructed by senior Josh Alva. Scenic and Lighting Design by Rich Haptonstall,
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Stuart Little Scenic Design by Rich Haptonstall, Pictured L-R: Hannah Woods, Phillip Edward Jones, Sam Raffield, Celina Curtis as Stuart, Carlee Beall, Kakisha Worlds, Antony Russell. |
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The Grapes of Wrath Pictured L-R: Hannah Woods, Luke Newsome, Phillip Edward Jones, J.R. Shuman, Kamie Sullivan, Josh Burke, Rick Patrick, John Holladay. In front: Riley Haptonstall. Scenic Design by Rich Haptonstall,
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On the Verge or the Geography of Yearning Pictured L-R: Courtney Conner, Chauntae Pink, Elizabeth Dunn. |
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Footloose Pictured is the Company |
2007-2008.
The 2007-2008 season consisted of Wit, the annual dance concert Steps in Time, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Fantastic Return of the Fabulous Fable Factory, Holler Me Home ( a world premiere that was accepted into the Out of the Loop Festival at Addison, TX's Watertower Theatre, Shaw's Arms and the Man, and Show Boat.
Wit September 13-19, 2007, Lab Theatre |
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Steps in Time, the Annual Dance Concert October 7-10, 2007, Sawyer Theatre |
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The Man Who Came to Dinner Pictured: H. Duke Guthrie, Carla Olivar and Carl Glasscock November 8-14, 2007, Sawyer Theatre
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The Fantastic Return of the Fabulous Fable Factory February 1 & 2, 2008, Sawyer Theatre, plus regional tour |
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Holler Me Home February 14-20, 2008, Sawyer Theatre |
Holler Me Home The Company and Alums outside the Water Tower Theatre, home of the Out of the Loop Festival in Addison, TX, (Dallas.) March 15 & 16, 2008 . Pictured Back Row: Raoul Barnick, Lindsay Mouchet, Debra Fordham, Prof. Duke Guthrie, Prof. Jacque Wheeler, Rick Patrick, Prof. Marty Lynch, Thomas Poje, Heather Cross, Kyle Tutton. Middle Row: Lauren Futch, Christa Carroll, Katie Cathell, Alum Landrie Bock, Alum Michael Cheek. Front Row: Drew Giles, Rachel Wayne, Phillip Jones, Alum Joe Muncy. |
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Arms and the Man Pictured: Lauren Riner as Louka, Zack Lorber as Sergius March 20-26, 2008, Lab Theatre |
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Show Boat The cast of Show Boat April 17-23, 2008, Sawyer Theatre |
2006-2007
The 06-07 Season included: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, The Crucible, Journeys (the annual dance concert), Gaité Parisienne (the theatre-for-youth tour), Shadowlands, The Commedia Project (an original Commedia scenario), and Sugar Babies.
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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
September 14-20, 2006, Lab Theatre |
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The Crucible October 5-11, 2006, Sawyer Theatre |
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JOURNEYS: A Centennial Dance Celebration |
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Gaité Parisienne |
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Shadowlands |
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The Commedia Project: La Commedia di Amore |
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Sugar Babies |
2005-2006
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Robert Fulghum's All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten September 15 - 21, 2005, Lab Theatre |
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Nevermore! October 6 - 12, 2005, Sawyer Theatre |
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Scrooge! November 10-19, 2005, Sawyer Theater |
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The Tuesday Afternoon Regulars February 3, 4, 24, 25, 2006, Sawyer Theatre |
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Equus February 16-22, 2006, Lab Theatre |
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Sophocles' Antigone, an English version by Dudley Fitts & Robert Fitzgerald |
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Turning 20 |
2004-2005
Enchanted April |
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Masterpieces in Motion |
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| Macbeth By William Shakespeare Directed by Dr. Randy Wheeler |
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| Cinderella, the World's Favorite Fairy Tale Directed by Jacque Wheeler Pictured L-R: Annie Janson, Anna R. Crowe, Tera Willis, Christian Specht |
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Murder on the Nile Pictured L-R: Bridget Harris, Laura Gilreath, Heath McNease, Tyler Rawlins, Sylvia Stanton, Matt Ducati, Tracy McBurnett, Landon Seigler, Chris Hutcheson, Christian Specht, Pete Rodgers, John Delamar, Andy Wood, Andrea Rogers February , Sawyer Theatre |
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Proof
March, Lab Theatre |
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| The Pajama Game Directed by Jacque Wheeler, Choreographed by Eric Brandt Nielsen |
Production History since 1980-1981
1980-1981 |
1981-1982 |
1982-1983 Hedda Gabler, Tribute, Feiffer’s People, Night Must Fall, Kiddleywinks!, The American Dream, Carousel, Royal Gambit |
1983-1984 |
1984-1985 |
1985-1986 |
| 1986-1987 The Playboy of the Western World, Fool For Love, Showstoppers, Deathtrap, I Didn’t Know That, Tintypes, Crimes of the Heart, Dance Celebration |
1987-1988 The Laugh’s on Us, The Merchant, The Diary of Anne Frank, Dance Celebration ’88, Laundry and Bourbon; Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music, Winnie The Pooh, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Sweet Charity |
1988-1989 |
| 1989-1990 The American Clock; Dance Celebration ’89; Henry IV, Part I; Original One-Acts, Hansel and Gretel, The Little Foxes, Steel Magnolias, Mack and Mabel |
1990-1991 |
1991-1992 Spoon River Anthology, Electra, Carmina Burana, Original One-Acts, Peter and the Wolf, So Long on Lonely Street, Black Comedy, Into the Woods |
1992-1993 |
1993-1994
Dance Celebration ’93, Hamlet, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, Greater Tuna, Rumors, Skupper-Duppers, The Clumsy Custard Horror Show, Oklahoma! |
1994-1995
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Tobacco Barn, Beyond Therapy, The Seagull; Fads, Fashion And Romance; The People, Yes; Fiddler On The Roof |
| 1995-1996 Ten Little Indians, The Little Matchgirl, Blithe Spirit, Reynard the Fox, California Suite, The Mandrake, Kismet |
1996-1997
Dancing at Lughnasa, Oedipus Rex, Let’s Dance, Golliwhoppers, All In the Timing, Waiting for Godot, Crazy for You |
1997-1998
All That Jazz, The Good Doctor, Pinocchio Commedia, Much Ado About Nothing, Our Town, Fences, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying |
| 1998-1999 Under Milkwood, Fascinating Rhythms, The Man of Mode, Star Spangled Salute, Talley’s Folley, The Dream Jar, West Side Story |
1999-2000 Stepping to the Millennium, A Doll’s House, To Kill a Mockingbird, Original One Act and Is Robert Deniro King of America?, The Magic Of Dance, The Good Times are Killing Me, Sweeney Todd |
2000-2001 The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Dr. Faustus (Choreodrama), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tokoloshe, The Dining Room, Marvin’s Room, 42nd Street |
| 2001-2002 A View from a Bridge, 2001: A Dance Odyssey, The Importance Of Being Earnest, A Thousand Cranes, Flyin’ West, Talking, with…, Anything Goes |
2002-2003 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Myths & Legends; Ah, Wilderness!; Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.; The Laramie Project; Picasso At The Lapin Agile; Children Of Eden |
2003-2004
A Day In The Moonlight, Dance Fusion, The Visit, Beauty and the Beast, Tartuffe, Lost In Yonkers, A Chorus Line |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, The Crucible, Journeys: A Centennial Dance Celebration, Gaité Parisienne, Shadowlands, The Commedia Project, Sugar Babies |
| 2007-2008 Wit, Steps in Time, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Fantastic Return of the Fabulous Fable Factory, Holler Me Home, Arms and the Man, Show Boat |
2008-2009 Doubt, Beyond the Footlights, Twelfth Night, Stuart Little, The Grapes of Wrath, On the Verge, Footloose |
2009-2010 Almost, Maine; All My Sons; Damn Yankees; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; The Piano Lesson, Three Sisters, The Spirit of Dance in America |
2010-2011 |
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