2019-2020 LSU and Swine Palace Seasons
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The Season Subscription includes all the LSU Theatre and Swine Palace Productions.
The Season Plus Subscription includes the whole season plus our first ever Theatre for Young Audiences production!
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Trouble in Mind
by Alice Childress
Directed by G.D. Kimble
Sept. 25 - Sept. 29, 2019 ; Oct. 1 - Oct. 4, 2019 7:30 PM; Oct. 6, 2019 2:00 PM
Shaver Theatre
Alice Childress’s play, Trouble in Mind is a semi-satirical study of racism in the
theater world that proves fascinating on several levels. It is a sometimes-acrid backstage
comedy, a frank look at mid-1950s social attitudes and also a commentary on the discomfort
between blacks and whites that remains relevant to some degree today. The play opens
on the first day of rehearsals for a new Broadway drama, “Chaos in Belleville,” that
is written and directed by white artists. Several African-American actors are complaining
to one another about the stereotypical roles they have played in other shows.
Gloria
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Femi Euba
Nov. 7-9 2019; Nov. 12-16, 2019 7:30 PM; Nov 10, Nov 17, 2019 2:00 PM
Reilly Theatre
Swine Palace begins the season with Pulitzer Prize finalist, Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Taking place in modern-day Manhattan, it starts on a normal work day for a group of
aspiring writers who are growing tired of the monotony of their desk jobs. Then in
a shocking moment everything changes. The resulting response is both disturbing and
uncomfortably believable in today’s world. Make sure to see this divisive and enthralling
play.
Brooklyn Bridge (TYA Production)
by Melissa James Gibson
Directed by Lori Parquet
Nov. 19-20, 2019 10:00 AM ; Nov. 21, 22, 24, 2019 7:30 PM; Nov 24 2019 2:00 PM
Studio Theatre
This season, LSU Theatre brings to the stage its first Theatre for a Young Audience
production. This charming story centers on 10-year-old a latchkey kid writing a report
on the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s due tomorrow, and the problem is... she can’t find a
pen! One girl’s procrastination helps her meet her extraordinary brownstone neighbors,
and connect with quirky and caring community around her.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Directed by George Judy
April 22 - April 26, 2020; April 28 - May 3, 2020
Reilly Theatre
In this classic Shakespeare play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream portrays the events surrounding
the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta. These include the adventures
of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors who are controlled
and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is
set. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely
performed across the world.
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2020 Dance Concert and Physical Theatre Showcase
TBD
Shaver Theatre
Tickets will be available closer to performance date.
Take 6 Film Festival
TBD
Shaver Theatre
Tickets will be available closer to festival date.
TBA
Feb. 5-9, 2020; Feb. 11 - 16 2020
Shaver Theatre
An exciting new show will soon be announced!
2019 - 2020
The Moors
by Jen Silverman
Directed by Noah Smith
September 24 - 29, 7:30 p.m.
September 29, 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Man Talk, Woman Talk
by Ola Ritimi
Directed by Simi Fadirepo
October 8 - 13, 7:30 p.m.
October 13, 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre
4.48 Psychosis
by Sarah Kane
directed by Angelle M. Thomas
February 11 - 16, 7:30 p.m.
February 16, 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Pvt. Wars
by James McClure
directed by Marshall Hodges
March 10 - 15, 7:30 p.m.
March 15, 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre