Actors From the London Stage presents:

Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'

We are very excited that Actors from the London Stage will be on campus for a one-week residency the week beginning September 30. Actors from the London Stage partners with the University of Notre Dame. The actors have performed in venues such as Shakespeare's Globe and the National Theatre in London. AFTLS has visited Valpo several times in the 2010s.

As part of their visit this year, the actors will perform Twelfth Night in the University Theater on Friday evening, Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Fall 2024 Tour: 'Twelfth Night' Synopsis
Orsino, the Duke of lllyria, is in love with his neighbor, the Countess Olivia. She has sworn to stay at home for seven years while she mourns the death of her brother and so rejects Orsino’s suit. Nearby, a group of sailors arrive on shore with a young woman, Viola, who has survived a shipwreck in a storm at sea. Viola mourns the loss of her twin brother Sebastian and decides to disguise herself as a boy, and to get work as a page to Duke Orsino.
Despite his rejection, Orsino sends his new page Cesario (Viola in disguise) to woo Olivia on his behalf. Viola goes unwillingly as she has already fallen in love with the Duke. Olivia is attracted by the ‘boy’ and she sends her pompous steward, Malvolio, after him with a ring.
Olivia’s servant, Maria, her fool, Feste, her uncle, Sir Toby Belch, and Sir Toby’s friend, Sir Andrew Aguecheek – whose own affections for Olivia are being exploited by Sir Toby in an effort,to fleece him of his money - all conspire to destroy Malvolio’s reputation by playing on his,infatuation with Olivia. By means of a false letter they trick him into thinking his mistress Olivia loves him. Malvolio appears in yellow stockings and cross-garters, smiling as they have told him to in the letter. Unaware of the trick, Olivia is horrified and has Malvolio shut up in the dark as a madman.
Meanwhile, Sebastian, who has also survived the shipwreck, comes to Illyria. His sea-captain friend, Antonio, is a wanted man for piracy against Orsino. The resemblance between Cesario and Sebastian leads the jealous Sir Andrew to mistakenly challenge Cesario to a duel. Antonio intervenes to defend Cesario whom he thinks is his friend Sebastian, and is arrested. Olivia has in the meantime met and become betrothed to Sebastian, thinking him to be Cesario.
Cesario is accused of deserting both Antonio and Olivia when the real Sebastian arrives to apologize for fighting Sir Toby. Seeing both twins together, all is revealed to Olivia and to Orsino.
Orsino’s fool, Feste, brings a letter from Malvolio and on his release the conspirators confess to having written the false letter. Malvolio departs promising revenge. Maria and Sir Toby have married in celebration of the success of their device against the steward. The play ends in a
declaration of marriage between the Duke and Viola, as Feste’s final song returns us to reality.
-- Peter Holland

 Christmas at Valpo!

An Evening of Music & Scripture Reading

Friday, December 6th at

7:30 p.m. CT

Saturday, December 7th at

5:00 p.m. CT

Location: Chapel of the Resurrection

Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Concert Band, & Mixed Chorale Ensemble

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Join us for dinner ahead of Valparaiso University’s annual Christmas at Valpo: A Vespers Concert!!!

"A Valpo Christmas Dinner"

Friday, December 6th 

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. CT; Harre Union Ballrooms A & B 

In honor of Valpo's Lutheran Centennial, Mel Piehl, Senior Research Professor of Humanities and History, will share insights on the University's rich Lutheran heritage.

This festive meal will showcase a selection of Christmas dishes from around the world, reflecting Valparaiso University’s global influence and also the international impact of the Lutheran tradition.

*Common food allergies and dietary restrictions will be taken into consideration when preparing the menu. If you have specific concerns, please email chapel@valpo.edu

The Bach Institute Presents: VOCES8

When:  Tuesday, February 25th, 7:00pm CT
Location:  Chapel of the Resurrection

The Bach Institute of Valparaiso University presents VOCES8 in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Conducted by Marin Jacobson

The Bach Institute presents: 

J.S. BACH'S ST. JOHN PASSION

Saturday, April 12th at 5:00pm

Valpo University's Chapel of the Resurrection

Sunday, April 13th at 4:00 p.m. CT

St. Luke's Lutheran Church

205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL

The performance will be directed by Marin Jacobson, Director of the Bach Institute at Valparaiso University and conductor of the Valparaiso University Chorale. For additional information visit valpo.edu/bach.