The Illinois State University School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents the fall 2024 production season. Performances will be held on the campus of Illinois State University with location, dates, and times listed for each show below.
Honey Bee Baby
Written by Erlina Ortiz
Directed by Alejandra Luna
Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 at 2 p.m.
Westhoff Theatre
Melisa is a kind-hearted follower of rules. She desperately wants a child, if only she could pass the government mandated test that will allow her to do it. Young Clarisa knows nothing except the perfectly curated life her parents have carved for her in their fortified underground mansion. She too has a test to pass, if only she could focus, follow, listen; the way Mother wants her to. In Erlina Ortiz’s magical Honey Bee Baby, the bees are gone, the resources are scarce, and everyone must earn their place in this world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred with blood.
Medea
Written by Euripides
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by John McCall
Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre
Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
Puffs
Written by Matt Cox
Directed by Emily Grimany
Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Westhoff Theatre
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs … who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
Fall Dance Concert
Artistic direction by Darby Wilde
Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre
