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2011–2012 Season

Marion Bridge | As It Is in Heaven | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Ring Round the Moon

Marion Bridge

by Daniel MacIvor
Directed by Daina Robins
October 14–15 & 19–22, 2011

  • A woman arranging a bouquet of white and yellow flowers in a glass vase on a wooden table, with additional flowers and scissors on a piece of paper in front of her.
  • Three women are in a dramatic scene around a wooden dining table. One woman stands on the left side, facing another woman who stands at the head of the table with a hand outstretched. The third woman sits on the right side, arms crossed, watching the interaction intently. The background includes a partly open door and floral wallpaper.
  • Three actors are performing a scene around a wooden dining table. One actor on the left, with a ponytail and wearing a plaid shirt, is gesturing expressively with an open can of soda in front of her. The middle actor, with curly hair and a dark sweater, sits with hands clasped. The actor on the right, with long hair and wearing a red sweater, leans forward with a focused expression. The background is dimly lit with a doorway and floral wallpaper.
  • Two individuals are seated across from each other at a wooden table, engaged in a card game. One person has long hair and is wearing a plaid shirt, while the other has tied-back hair and is wearing a grey long-sleeve shirt. The table has a glass of water, a can of Pepsi, and a deck of cards on it. The scene is from a performance directed by Daina Robins and written by Daniel MacIvor, staged in October 2011.
  • A woman with curly hair tied back is sitting and holding several colorful cards in her hands. She is wearing a light-colored cardigan over a gray top. The background is dark, emphasizing her expressive face and the cards she is holding.
  • A woman with long hair is sitting on a backward-facing wooden chair, gripping the top rail as if mimicking driving. She is wearing casual clothes and appears to be performing in a dimly lit theater setting.
  • Two actors perform a scene on stage. One sits on a chair with hands clasped, wearing a cardigan and skirt. The other kneels on the floor, holding a sponge, with a bucket nearby, dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. The set includes a wooden table and chairs.
  • Three women are in a domestic scene on stage, standing around a wooden dining table. One woman is reaching for plastic wrap, another is standing to the left, and the third is on the right. There are items on the table including a woven basket and a plate with a sandwich. The scene is from a theater production.
  • Three actors on stage with their arms raised, surrounded by colorful confetti falling from above, during a performance directed by Daina Robins of a play by Daniel MacIvor at Hope College on October 14-15 and 19-22, 2011.
Two Gentlemen of Verona

by William Shakespeare
Directed by John Tammi & Elizabeth Dwyer
November 17–19 & 21–22, 2011

  • Stage set for a William Shakespeare play directed by John Tammi and Elizabeth Dwyer, performed November 17-19 and 21-22, 2011. The scene features a series of arched columns with leafy vines and a central bench on a multi-level platform with a dark background.
  • A stage scene from a production of a William Shakespeare play, directed by John Tammi & Elizabeth Dwyer, showing five actors in period costumes. Two actors hold guitars, while three others stand in the center, one pointing at a piece of paper held by another actor. The performance dates are November 17–19 & 21–22, 2011.
  • A scene from a theatrical production of a William Shakespeare play, directed by John Tammi and Elizabeth Dwyer, with performances on November 17–19 and 21–22, 2011. Four actors in period costumes are on stage; one man and one woman are sitting on benches facing each other, while another woman and man stand behind them. The background features tall pillars and foliage.
  • A scene from a theatrical production of a William Shakespeare play, directed by John Tammi and Elizabeth Dwyer, with performances on November 17–19 and 21–22, 2011. Four actors in period costumes are on stage; one man and one woman are sitting on benches facing each other, while another woman and man stand behind them. The background features tall pillars and foliage.
  • A young woman dressed in colorful, patterned clothing and a headband raises her hand on stage. She is surrounded by other actors in similar attire, performing a scene from a William Shakespeare play.
  • Two actors in Renaissance costumes perform a scene, one holding a suitcase and the other holding a book, in a production of a William Shakespeare play directed by John Tammi and Elizabeth Dwyer at Hope College, November 17–19 and 21–22, 2011.
  • Two actors in colorful, bohemian costumes perform on stage, with one wearing a feathered hat and the other with curly hair and a headband, in the Hope College production of a William Shakespeare play directed by John Tammi and Elizabeth Dwyer, held November 17–19 & 21–22, 2011.
  • Two actors in costume perform a scene from a play set in a forest. One actor stands wearing a bucket hat, glasses, and yellow gloves, holding a piece of paper. The other actor sits on a bench, dressed in a brown jacket, green vest, and a maroon beanie, with red and yellow striped socks.
  • Three actors in period costumes perform a scene from a play, with one sitting on a bench looking pensive, another leaning over with a concerned expression, and the third standing with a staff, speaking to the others. The background features a set designed to look like a forest.
As It Is In Heaven

by Arlene Hutton
Directed by John Tammi
February 22–25, 2012

  • Nine female actors dressed in traditional white dresses and head coverings stand in a line on stage, raising their arms in unison. The set includes large window frames against a blue backdrop. There are wooden benches in the foreground.
  • Three actors in period costumes perform on stage in a dark, atmospheric setting for the play "by Arlene Hutton, Directed by John Tammi, February 22–25, 2012." Two actors stand side by side while another kneels to the left, all wearing long white dresses and bonnets.
  • Two women dressed in historical attire sit on a wooden bench, one reading from a book while the other listens attentively.
  • Theater set design for the play "by Arlene Hutton Directed by John Tammi February 22–25, 2012" at Hope College, featuring a wooden floor, two large window frames suspended mid-air with a blue background, and several wooden benches.
  • Eight women dressed in historical attire perform a synchronized dance on stage, with arms raised and wearing long dresses, aprons, and bonnets. The backdrop features two large windows and a blue, cloud-like projection. The scene is from the play "by Arlene Hutton, Directed by John Tammi, February 22–25, 2012."
  • A group of actors in 19th-century attire perform on a dimly lit stage with large window frames as a backdrop. One actor stands apart with arms raised. The scene is part of the play "by Arlene Hutton, Directed by John Tammi, February 22–25, 2012."
  • A theatrical production scene featuring eight women in colonial attire standing in a circle on a dimly lit stage with large window frames in the background.
  • A stage scene from a play showing five women dressed in period clothing with bonnets. Three women are engaged in stretching and folding a long piece of cloth, while another woman stands with her hand on an ironing board holding an iron. In the background, two more women work with laundry. Baskets of laundry are placed on the wooden floor. The set includes a window and a dark, simplistic backdrop. The scene is from a production of a play by Arlene Hutton, directed by John Tammi, performed from February 22–25, 2012.
  • A stage scene from a play directed by John Tammi and written by Arlene Hutton, performed at Hope College in February 2012. The set includes a minimalist backdrop with two large window frames. Nine women dressed in 19th-century attire, including bonnets and long white dresses, are positioned on stage. Some are seated on the floor or benches, others stand holding baskets, and one reads from a book. The lighting creates a serene, reflective atmosphere.
Ring Round the Moon

By Jean Anouilh
Directed by Daina Robins
April 20–21 & 25–28, 2012

  • Theatrical stage set for a production by Jean Anouilh, directed by Daina Robins, running April 20–21 and 25–28, 2012. The set features a colorful, whimsical garden scene with pastel-colored walls, climbing plants, decorative lanterns, small round tables with purple tablecloths, and wrought iron chairs, all under a moonlit sky.
  • Three actors dressed in formal wear perform a scene on stage, with one man in a white tuxedo jacket dancing with a woman in a silver gown, while another man in a black tuxedo stands beside them.
  • A theatrical scene from the play "By Jean Anouilh" directed by Daina Robins at Hope College. Actors are performing on a colorful stage with a backdrop of a lavish garden and a large windowed structure. Some characters are facing each other, while others are looking away, dressed in elegant costumes. Lanterns hang from above, illuminating the stage. The performance dates are April 20–21 & 25–28, 2012.
  • A man in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie sits on a bench holding the hand of a woman in a long, elegant dress with a pink flower in her hair. They are on a stage in front of a large, multi-paned window framed with green vines and flowers.
  • A theatrical scene from Jean Anouilh's play, directed by Daina Robins, performed on April 20–21 & 25–28, 2012. The stage is set with a backdrop of large windows and abundant flowers. Four actors are on stage: one is seated in a wheelchair holding a fan, another stands beside them smiling, a third actor in a period costume bends down in a bow, and the fourth actor, dressed in a colorful outfit, stands on a raised platform, accepting the bow. A small table with a purple tablecloth, a bottle, and glasses is on the right.
  • Two actors in formal attire performing a scene on stage; one in a white jacket and the other in a black suit. The actor in the white jacket is gripping the lapel of the actor in the black suit, who is leaning back in a chair. The stage set features large windows and floral decorations.
  • Three actors performing a scene on stage with a backdrop of large windows and floral decorations. The actors are dressed in vintage clothing; a woman in a blue dress, another woman in a peach ensemble with a hat, and a man in a white shirt, vest, and beige pants. The caption reads: "By Jean Anouilh Directed by Daina Robins April 20–21 & 25–28, 2012."
  • A man and a woman are performing a scene from Jean Anouilh's play, directed by Daina Robins, at Hope College in April 2012. The man, dressed in a black suit with a white scarf, is kneeling and holding the woman's hands. The woman, seated in a green dress, looks at him intently. They are in an elegant setting with purple tablecloths and a backdrop of large windows.
  • A theatrical scene from the play "By Jean Anouilh," directed by Daina Robins, performed on April 20-21 and 25-28, 2012. A woman in a purple dress kneels and extends her hand towards a man wearing a suit and bowler hat. An older woman in a wheelchair watches in the background. The setting includes a floral backdrop and a large window.

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