Earlier this semester, Skidmore’s Theater Department presented a unique double-feature of two student shows: The Chaparral written and directed by Tatsu Rivera (‘22), as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel’s And Baby Makes Seven directed by Gemma Siegler (‘22). The shows were performed in Skidmore’s Blackbox theater, which is a small, versatile performance space that can be easily transformed into different sets. After attending the shows on the opening night, March 4th, 2022, I had the privilege of interviewing both Rivera and Siegler to gain insight into the creative processes behind the productions.
Read moreDictated by the Senses: Preview of JKB's "The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other"
“The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other” is arguably Skidmore’s most abstract production yet, consisting of 450 characters and no dialogue from any of them.
Read moreSpreading the Good News: "The Harvest" to Open on Oct. 18
The Harvest, written in 2017 by Samuel D. Hunter, follows seven Evangelical Christians, four of whom are in their early twenties and preparing to leave on a missionary trip to spread the “good news” of relief through God to a nondescript Middle Eastern location.
Read more"Balm in Gilead": An Experience like no Other
"Balm in Gilead" is this year's MainStage production over at JKB Theater. With their performances starting on April 14, this is one play you do not want to miss. Get an insight scoop from director Phil Soltanoff before buying some tickets (make sure to get them soon, as they sell quick!).
Read moreHECUBA
HECUBA, the Skidmore Theater Company’s mainstage production, opens this Friday April 8th.
Read moreMacbeth
Go and see this "gender-bending" rendition of Macbeth, which opens tonight at 8pm in JKB.
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