Godspell
(Revised 2012 Version)
Book by John-Michael Tebelak | Directed by Cheryl Hall & Roy Lightner
October 13-16 at 7:30pm and October 17 at 2:00pmCelebrate community and inclusion in this masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements.
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare | Directed by Jack Cannon
November 10-13, 17-19 at 7:30pm and November 20 at 2:00pmThrough a hilarious blend of eavesdropping, deception and mistaken identity, a love-struck couple play Cupid for two of their relationship-challenged friends. One of Shakespeare’s most delightful and often produced comedies.
Noises Off
By Michael Frayn | Directed by Dennis McLernon
February 23-26 at 7:30pm and February 27 at 2:00pmCalled “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Content Advisory: Adult Language
Echo
By UAB Theatre Alum Rebecca Jones in collaboration with Karla Koskinen and UAB student playwright, Brett Everingham | Directed by Rebecca Jones
March 7-11 at 7:30pmHidden deep in a cave amongst the mountains of Appalachia, this haunting reimaging of the archaic myth of Echo and Narcissus is the story of a woman resurrecting herself after an abusive relationship leaves her cursed and scattered in the dark.
The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg | Book by Kyle Jarrow | Directed by Valerie Accetta and Devin Ty Franklin
April 13-16 at 7:30pm and April 17 at 2:00pm
Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage!
2021-22 Showcase Series
This fall we present five special spotlights celebrating the best of UAB Department of Theatre classwork and community outreach.
