Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, presented by Room 6 Productions. A cautionary tale of a high school honors student who falls for a cute transfer girl. He goes to great lengths to oblige her request for marijuana in the hopes of winning her affection – only to find out that his crush is actually an undercover cop planted in the school to find drug dealers. Keene Theater, East Quadrangle, 701 East University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Free.
Each week will feature different Detroit-based speakers and guests who will explore the given topic and engage the students through a combination of formal remarks, presentations, and public discussion. Light dinner provided; free transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit; public welcome and encouraged to attend.
Like the original Blue Beard, Heinrich Blaubart brings death to women he meets. Unlike the original Blue Beard, though, he doesn’t seek to do so; in fact, his fear of relationships makes him try to avoid women. Presented in German by students enrolled in RCHUMS 334: From the Page to the Stage. Surtitles will make it possible for even non-German speakers to follow the action on stage. April 6, 8pm-10pm and April 7, 2pm-4pm, Keene Theater. Non-perishable food items or donation at the door.
By Euripides, in a new translation by Jaclyn Dudek.
The God Dionysus and his followers, the Bacchae, take revenge on the conservative and militaristic ruler of Thebes.
This is the end of term performance of RC Hums 481, the Play Production Seminar course, directed by Kate Mendeloff, and staged environmentally in the Conservatory space.
Also Sunday at 7:30 pm.
By Euripides, in a new translation by Jaclyn Dudek.
The God Dionysus and his followers, the Bacchae, take revenge on the conservative and militaristic ruler of Thebes.
This is the end of term performance of RC Hums 481, the Play Production Seminar course, directed by Kate Mendeloff, and staged environmentally in the Conservatory space.
RCHUMS 352 Found Instruments “Maps and Movements” final performance, directed by Mike Gould. Found instruments are everyday objects that are utilized or repurposed as musical instruments. This class identifies not only these everyday objects with which to perform and reconstruct, but also seeks hybrid instruments that combine found objects with instruments of old.
Reception for the artists. The show continues at the RC Art Gallery through the end of Winter term.
In celebration of National Poetry Month and student poets at U-M, an informal, open-mic reading featuring U-M undergraduate students reading their original poetry. All undergraduates invited to read their original poetry. Arrive and leave as necessary. All welcome to attend and listen. Refreshments will be served
Each week will feature different Detroit-based speakers and guests who will explore the given topic and engage the students through a combination of formal remarks, presentations, and public discussion. Light dinner provided; free transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit; public welcome and encouraged to attend.
Student directors from RC Drama Major course RC Hums 482 present their own final projects with the students of RC Hums 281.