UNCOMMON WOMEN
By Wendy Wasserstein
Directed by Jessie Cope Miller
Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Kleist Lobby, Kleist Center for Art and Drama

Uncommon Women, and Others brings a uniquely varied group of women together as they meet for lunch one day in 1978 to talk about their lives and their time back in college. Structured as a series of flashbacks to 1972, we meet seven seniors and one freshman as they grapple with the uncertainty and frustrations of choosing what to do after graduation and try to "discover themselves" in the wake of second-wave feminism. In the early 1970's during a time of great social change, the traditional family expectations for young women were giving way to new possibilities. This dynamic spectrum of women, confused about their purposes and goals in life, come together to express their emotions, reveal their insecurities, and share their dreams in hopes to envision the future that lies ahead of them. 

VISIBLE- CAS DANCE COMPANY
Saturday, November 2, at 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 p.m.

How would the world be different if our internal pain had external representation? Would we have more patience, kindness, and care for each other if we saw the hurt someone had inside? Would we choose our words more carefully if they could cut or break bones? Would we stand up for each other more? Would we fight harder for a world where everyone belongs? The CAS Dance Company is proud to present Visible, a dance show that explores this make-believe reality and holds up a mirror to challenge our actuality. Come let dance move, confront, and inspire you to create real change in the world we live.

BALDWIN WALLACE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
DOUBLE REED DAY
Organized by Prof. Johanna Cox Pennington
Sunday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Boesel Musical Arts Center

The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music is pleased to present the 2nd annual BW Double Reed Day on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

This event is open to beginners, junior high, high school and college oboe and bassoon students. Double reed enthusiasts, teachers, professionals and music directors are all welcome.

This year's guest artists, Scott Hostetler (English horn with the Chicago Symhony) and Keith Buncke (Principal bassoon with the Chicago Symphony), are renowned for their artistry and teaching expertise. BW Conservatory faculty Johanna Cox Pennington and Thomas English will join them for a day of master classes that will culminate in a Grand Finale concert including all guest artists, faculty and Double Reed participants.

The registration fee includes lunch, a Double Reed Day T-shirt, as well as access to all master classes, exhibits, and performances.

Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. Registration opens

9:30 a.m. Oboe and Bassoon Master classes
     • Johanna Cox Pennington Oboe Master Class, High School Students
     • Thomas English Bassoon Master Class, High School Students
     
10:30 a.m. Oboe and Bassoon Reed Making Classes
     • Scott Hostetler, College Oboe Students
     • Johanna Cox Pennington, High School Oboe Students
     • Keith Buncke, College Oboe Students
     • Thomas English, High School Bassoon Students

11:30 a.m. Lunch and Exhibits

1:00 p.m. Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory College Student Master Classes
     • All Oboes
     • All Bassoons

2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Double Reed Ensemble Rehearsal All Participants

3:30 p.m. GRAND FINALE CONCERT
     • Free and open to the public!  No registration or ticket required.

Several drawings for prizes and give-aways will be provided by our vendors.  Thank you Miller Marketing, Midwest Musical Imports and Woodwood Workshop, Royalton Music, and Hannah's Oboes.

BW WOMEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Lisa Miragliotta, Director
Zac Ricker, Accompanist

Friday, November 22, at 8:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building

Come enjoy the concert that will kick off your holiday season! The Baldwin Wallace Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Lisa Miragliotta, will be sharing some holiday favorites, along with pieces by Rutter, Neverud, Pinkzebra and more.

CONSERVATORY ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Featuring the BW Singers, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and more!
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building

Sponsored by the Friends of the Conservatory, this annual tradition features an array of Conservatory ensembles performing festive selections.

Opportunities to further support the Friends of the Conservatory will be available at the concert via the annual cookie and poinsettia sale. 

After the concert, experience the city of Berea's  Jack Frost Festival, including a parade, tree lighting and fireworks.  For more information, click here.  Please allow extra time for travel and parking in Berea due to the Festival.

SKELETON CREW
By Dominique Morriseau / Directed by Maya Norman
Wednesday - Saturday, February 12-15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Loomis Acting Studio, Loomis Hall

Taken from the mind of the award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, Skeleton Crew is the third installment from Morisseau’s Detroit Project. Set in 2008, the story features four factory workers facing the possible demise of their stamping plant in Detroit in midst of the Great Recession. As we join them in their break room we get a glimpse into their lives, relationships, and challenges. This brilliant play begs the question: what does sacrifice mean and what is “the right choice?”

APPROPRIATE
By Brandon Jacob Jenkins / Directed by René D. Copeland
Friday & Saturday, February 28 & March 1 @ 7:30 p.m.
Kleist Lobby, Kleist Center for Art and Drama

Appropriate is a gripping stage play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the legacy of the past. Set in a dilapidated plantation home in Arkansas, the play follows the estranged Lafayette siblings as they reunite to settle their deceased father's estate. As they sort through his belongings, they uncover disturbing secrets that challenge their perceptions of their family's history and force them to confront deep-seated tensions and unresolved issues. With its powerful themes and sharp, often darkly humorous dialogue, Appropriate explores the intersection of race, memory, and identity, examining how the past continues to shape the present.

THE THREE SISTERS
By Anton Chekov / Translation by Sarah Ruhl
Directed By David Alford
Thursday - Saturday, April 24 - 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Blackbox Theatre, Kleist Center for Art and Drama

The Prozorov sisters – Olga, Masha, and Irina – dream of escaping their small Russian town and returning to Moscow. Over the course of several years, we are immersed in their lives, and the lives of those around them, as they long for a more meaningful existence. In this seminal masterpiece, Chekhov abandons traditional dramatic storytelling and instead focuses on the arc of his characters’ emotional journeys and inner motivations. First produced by the Moscow Art Theatre in 1901, and co-directed by the legendary acting teacher Constantin Stanislavsky, the play toured worldwide, profoundly altering the course of modern drama. It’s about the elusive pursuit of happiness, and it’s just as vital today.