Department of Theater | Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Box Office services for SIU Theater are provided by
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Getting tickets is easy.
BY PHONE, ON LINE, in person or by mail. Some fees apply.

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Ticket Prices
Subscription Series (4 Shows):
Adults & Seniors $56
Students & Children $24

Individual Tickets:

Subscription Shows & Opera -
Adults s $16
Students $6

Special Production -
Adults $12
Students $6

 

SIU Theater 2012-2013 Season

PLAY WITH PASSION
*Dates and titles are subject to change.

4 Show Subscription Series
Special Productions
Free Performances

One Nighters

 

 

4 Show Subscription Series

 

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Oct. 18-21
Electrifying Rock Musical

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Music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson Based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La boheme.

Young artists struggle to survive in the bohemian Lower East Side of Manhattan in this Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award winning rock musical. Recommended for mature teens and adults.

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.  
McLeod Theate
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Directed by Courtney Self
Co Music Directed by Kay Satoh and Tim Fink

Presented in conjunction with the SIU School of Music.

 

 


 

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Nov. 29-Dec.2
Swashbucking Family Adventure

The Three Musketeers

By Ken Ludwig
Loosely based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Swashbuckling musketeers and a kid sister face villains, international intrigue, and one very dangerous lady in this action-packed update of the beloved classic. Recommended for all audiences.

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
McLeod Theater

Directed  by J. Thomas Kidd

 


 

colored girls

Feb.  21-24
Compelling Contemporary Classic

For Colored Girls
Who Have Considered Suicide
When the Rainbow Is Enuf
By Ntozke Shange

African-American women examine the struggles and obstacles of their lives in this visceral and compelling contemporary classic. Recommended for mature teens and adults.  

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
McLeod Theater

Director TBA

 


 

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Apr. 25-28 
Searing Romantic Drama

reasons to be pretty
By Neil LaBute

A chance remark sets off a series of spark-filled confrontations in this contemporary look at America’s obsession with physical appearance. Recommended for mature teens and adults.

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.  
McLeod Theater

Directed by  J. Thomas Kidd


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Special Productions

Nov. 1-4
World Premiere Production

The Three Seasons of Cora
By Erin R. Zimmerman

A late 19th century West Virginian young woman is claimed, tamed, and changed by the oppressive forces of society.

 

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. , Sun. 2 p.m.  
C.H. Moe Theater
Directed by Segun Ojewuyi

 

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Feb. 8 & 10
Two Performances Only

Cosi fan tutte
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Men set out to prove their fiancées are faithful by wooing them in disguise. Performed in English with the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.  
Shyrock Auditorium
$16 - $6
Directed by Tim Fink
Musical Direction by PaulTransue
Conducted by Edward Benyas

Presented in conjunction with the SIU School of Music.

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April 4-7

(Note: These are new dates. The Festival was originally scheduled for March 28 - 31 but has been rescheduled to help avoid Easter and Passover conflicts.)
New Works

Big Muddy New Plays Festival 2013

New works by SIU Playwrights

Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. , Sun. 2 p.m.  
C.H. Moe Theater

 


Free Performances

Sat., Sept. 29, 7:30 pm
New Faces 2012

New Theater majors make their Departmental debut in an evening of scenes, songs and exhibits. A reception follows this Family Weekend event.

Free Admission - Open to the public - C.H. Moe Theater

One-Nighters
Special performances created by SIU Carbondale Theater students.  
Wed., Nov.  7, 2012
TBA
Free Admission - Open to the public - C.H. Moe Theater

Wed., April 3, 2013
TBA
Free Admission - Open to the public - C.H. Moe Theater

C.H. Moe Theater - Free Admission 
* Titles and dates subject to change

 

 


 

Pre-show Lecture Series

There will be a pre-show lecture at 1:30 pm in the MCMA Dean’s Conference Room before each of the Sunday matinee performances*.  Free.

* Except for "Cosi fan tutte."

Funding for Department productions is provided in part by the Students’ Fine Arts Activity Fee.

 


 

Getting tickets is EASY!

Box Office services for SIU Theater are provided by Southern Tickets Online. Ordering tickets is easy. You may order tickets BY PHONE, ON LINE, in person or by mail.  Please note that some fees apply.

By phone at 618-453-6000

On line at SouthernTicketsOnline.com

In person at

McLeod Theater or Shryock Auditorium
Mon. – Fri., 12 – 5:00 pm (excluding holidays)

 

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