Tag: MVNU Theatre

MVNU presents Anne of Green Gables – the Musical

The 3 shows in Thorne Performance Hall are SOLD OUT! Your only chance to get tickets is to listen to The Morning Thing on Wednesday, 4/6 at 7:30am. Don’t miss your chance to win 2 tickets to Saturday’s show!

WNZR’s Allison Prouty had a chance to chat with several cast and crew members of MVNU’s Production of Anne of Green Gables. The MVNU students give us insight into their characters, share how they have prepared for their roles, and share memories from their time on stage. Enjoy the conversation and the show!

Click HERE to hear the conversations.

Click HERE for more information about MVNU Theatre.

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MVNU presents “Little Women” during Homecoming 2019

This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the cast and crew of MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”.

They talked with cast and crew members about their roles and experiences in the show.

CLICK on each name to hear their conversations.

Serra Barrett talks about being the Director of MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Cory Spellman talks about playing the role of “Aunt March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Cecily and Laura Beth talk about playing the roles of “Beth” and “Amy” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Joseph Hurst talks about playing the role of “Laurie” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Dean, Alexis and Caitlin talk about their roles in MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”

Min Leinbach talks about playing the role of “Jo March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

Hannah Frye talks about her role as Stage Manager for MVNU’s production of “Little Women”

MVNU Theatre presents “Little Women” for 3 performances in Thorne Performance Hall.
Adapted by Scott Davidson, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the triumphs and tribulations of the March Sisters during the American Civil War. We follow the lives of Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth. This adaptation is true to the beloved book as we watch the March Sisters grow up before our very eyes while surrounded by a loving family and new friends. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with this timeless tale.

All performances take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel on the main campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Performances are November 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30 PM.

Pricing: Adult, $10; MVNU ID, $8; Military ID, $8; Children Under 18, $5.

For tickets go to www.theatre.mvnu.edu

 

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MVNU Theatre presents Disney’s “Freaky Friday”

The Morning Thing is featuring cast and crew members from the Spring Musical “Freaky Friday” all this week.
The MVNU Students are sharing how they have prepared for their roles, memories from the production and why people should come see the show.
Click HERE to hear conversations with cast and crew.

Performances are in Thorne Performance Hall at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road.

Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Freaky Friday synopsis:

When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation.

Based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter – the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood” – and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey – the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal.

This production runs approximately 90 minutes and is rated PG for some potentially sensitive topics covered in the song titled “Parents Lie,” where a teenager tells her kid brother about her frustration with their mother. To review the song, visit https://youtu.be/fMYY7da5dVo

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You have TWO more chances to see MVNU’s production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”!

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There are only TWO more showings of MVNU’s fall production, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”.
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis and directed by Serra Barrett.
The play will be in Thorne Performance Hall for just 2 more performances:
Thursday, 11/8
Friday, 11/9
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with cast members.
Click HERE to hear from Director, Serra Barrett
Click HERE to hear from Daniel Carpenter who plays Peter.
Click HERE to hear from Dean Klunzinger who plays Edmund.
Click HERE to hear from Brent Hayes who plays Aslan.
Click HERE to hear from Rachel Rinehart who plays Lucy.
Click HERE to hear from Isaac Wallace who plays Tumnus.
Click HERE to hear from Min Leinbach who plays Susan.
Click HERE to hear from Ellie Parker who plays Mrs. Beaver.
Click HERE to hear from Sam Will who plays Mr. Beaver.

This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

This production runs approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for children. However, the length of the production may be challenging for smaller children.

Tickets: $10 Adult; $8 with an MVNU ID, military ID and for children under 18.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click HERE or call 740-397-9000 ext. 1620.

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WNZR gives The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe a PG rating.

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WNZR is rating this play PG for parental guidance needed for some of the reasons below.

– One of the main characters is a witch. She performed magical tricks that turn people into stone. She is portrayed as evil and may be scary to young children.

– Magic is mentioned throughout the play.

– Tumnus tries to lure Lucy to sleep with tea and his flute playing. This scene could be disturbing for children. He also calls himself a kidnapper and talks of his job to kidnap innocent children.

– There are mentions of spies in the woods.

– The witch mentions that they should not “spare the whip on the reindeer”, signaling a type of abuse to the animals.

– A female student is playing a male centaur.

– The character of Fenris Ulf might be a little scary for children.

– Edmund eats Turkish Delight from the witch and goes under her spell.

– There are several fight scenes in the play, and Edmund gets whipped by the White Witch. Edmund’s hands are also tied behind his back.

– Enemies of the white witch are turned to stone and referred to formerly being “alive”.

– The white witch tells Fenris Ulf, Chief of her secret police to kill anyone that gets in his way.

– Peter is bitten by Fenris Ulf

– Peter plunges his sword into Fenris Ulf in a fighting scene. There is a part of the scene that focuses on the blood left on the sword. Fenris Ulf ultimately dies because of this fight.

– The witch holds a dagger over Edmund’s head and threatens to kill him.

– The witch talks about having the right to kill.

– Fenris Ulf and the White Witch both mention killing the children.

– The witch and her army members bind Aslan’s hands and feet, shave him, muzzle him, place him on an altar and kill him.

– There is a major battle scene between the witch, her army, Aslan, the four siblings and other followers of Aslan. There are deaths played out throughout this scene including the witch who is slain by her own sword. Aslan also brings many characters back to life during this portion of the play.

– Words that are used that may cause offense to some: idiots, fool, monster, deep magic, ghouls, boggles, ogres, cruels, spectres, hags, stupid and cowards.

For more information on MVNU’s production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, click HERE.

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MVNU presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe this weekend!

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Are you looking for some fun entertainment for your family?

Mount Vernon Nazarene Theatre presents “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”.
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis and directed by Serra Barrett.
The play will be in Thorne Performance Hall for 4 performances:
Friday, 11/2
Saturday, 11/3
Thursday, 11/8
Friday, 11/9
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with several cast members this week.
Click HERE to hear from Director, Serra Barrett
Click HERE to hear from Daniel Carpenter who plays Peter.
Click HERE to hear from Dean Klunzinger who plays Edmund.
Click HERE to hear from Brent Hayes who plays Aslan.

This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

This production runs approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for children. However, the length of the production may be challenging for smaller children.

Tickets: $10 Adult; $8 with an MVNU ID, military ID and for children under 18.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click HERE or call 740-397-9000 ext. 1620.

 

 

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MVNU THEATRE PRESENTS “THE MATCHMAKER”

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s theatre program, MVNU Theatre, presents “The Matchmaker” written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Keely Heyl. Wilder is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning plays “Our Town” and “The Skin of Our Teeth.” In this comedic play that inspired the musical “Hello, Dolly!,” a wealthy merchant hires a matchmaker to help him find a wife. Hilarity ensues as she becomes entangled in mischief with two of the merchant’s clerks, several ladies, and a pair of waiters at the finest restaurant in town.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart (who is in the play) talked with several cast members about “The Matchmaker”. Click HERE to hear their conversations.

Director Keely Heyl approaches “The Matchmaker” with innovative staging that couches the original story within a secondary story. About the production, Heyl states, “It’s going to be a delightful adventure from start to finish. If you have seen the play or ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ leave what you know at home. This will not be the same. While we are not the first cast to do a production this way, I think I can say we are the first ones to do THIS play this way. Your cheeks will be sore from smiling. There is a lot of darkness in this world, we aim to turn a few lights on and have a great time.” Heyl, a 2013 graduate of Cedarville University with a B.A. in Theatre, has extensive experience working with various theatres in the central Ohio area.

Performances will be on Friday, November 3; Saturday, November 4; Friday, November 10; and Saturday, November 11. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel on the campus of MVNU. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for anyone under 18 or those with military ID. The performance on Saturday, November 4 will be super-titled in Spanish. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at theatre.mvnu.edu, by phone at 740-397-9000 ext. 1620, or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Seating opens approximately 30 minutes prior to show time.

“The Matchmaker” is the first production of MVNU Theatre’s 2017-18 season. Season tickets and flex passes are available now and feature benefits such as 15 percent single-ticket pricing and coupons for complimentary concessions. For more information, visit theatre.mvnu.edu, email theatre@mvnu.edu, or call the MVNU Theatre box office at 740-397-9000 ext. 1620. Follow MVNU Theatre on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest program news and events.

NOTE: This show is Rated PG. It contains mild language and depicts lifestyles not endorsed by MVNU. The intention of this production is to give young actors an opportunity to apply their advanced training to a professional-level production that tackles more challenging subject matter through a highly artistic medium.

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Don’t miss “Don’t Take My Penny” at MVNU

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Want to see an amazing and hilarious play this weekend?
Come to Mount Vernon Nazarene University to see “Don’t Take My Penny”.

The famed author of “Stars in Her Hair” is coming to town to find the perfect star for the movie version of his book! And in the Pringle house, a sixteen-year-old girl with stars in her eyes, a jealous boyfriend, a former child star who is looking to be rediscovered, and a hard-working radio actress all have eyes on Hollywood. Hilarity ensues in this classic 1940s comedy by Anne Coulter Martens.

Shows are Friday 11/4, Saturday 11/5, Friday 11/11 and Saturday 11/12 at 7pm each night in Thorne Performance Hall on the MVNU campus.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for 18 and under and veterans.
Click HERE to order tickets.

The Morning Thing featured a few of the cast members and the student director, Serra Barrett. Click HERE to hear these actors talk about their experience in the play.

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