/ Theatre Department

2013–2014 Season

Oh, the Humanity | The Playboy of the Western World | Middletown | As You Like It

Oh, The Humanity

by Will Eno
Directed by John Tammi
October 4–5 & 9–12, 2013

  • Three actors perform a scene from "Oh, The Humanity" by Will Eno, directed by John Tammi, on stage at Hope College. Two actors, a woman in a pink dress and a man in a suit, sit on chairs near a bottle of water, while a third actor in a brown suit stands beside a wooden table and chair. The backdrop features large black and white portraits of various people.
  • Stage set for the play "OH, THE HUMANITY" by Will Eno, directed by John Tammi, performed October 4–5 & 9–12, 2013. The set features numerous black and white portraits of various individuals displayed on panels, with a podium, a chair, and a table placed on the stage.
  • A man stands center stage with his hands behind his back, illuminated by studio lights on either side. Behind him are black and white portraits of various people displayed on panels. The scene is from the play "OH, THE HUMANITY" by Will Eno, directed by John Tammi, performed on October 4–5 & 9–12, 2013.
  • Three musicians performing on stage; one playing an electric guitar, another playing a saxophone, and the third playing a double bass. All three are dressed in black, illuminated by blue and purple stage lighting.
  • Two actors sit on stools on stage performing "OH, THE HUMANITY" by Will Eno, directed by John Tammi, at Hope College in October 2013. The actor on the left is gesturing expressively with his hands, while the actor on the right sits with a contemplative expression. Behind them is a backdrop featuring black and white portraits of various individuals.
  • A woman dressed as a flight attendant stands at a podium with the logo "Country Air" during a performance of "OH, THE HUMANITY" by Will Eno at Hope College in Holland, MI. Several large, monochromatic photographs of faces are displayed in the background.
  • A man sits at a table with a microphone, performing in a scene from "OH, THE HUMANITY" by Will Eno, directed by John Tammi, October 4-5 & 9-12, 2013. Large black and white portraits of various people are displayed in the background.
  • Two actors stand on stage in front of a backdrop of black-and-white portraits. They are flanked by professional photography lighting equipment. The man on the left wears a blue shirt and brown pants, standing behind a camera on a tripod. The woman on the right wears an orange blazer and patterned scarf, smiling with her hands clenched in excitement.
  • A woman in a colorful dress sits on a wooden chair, looking at a man in a suit and tie who is leaning on another wooden chair. They are on a stage with a backdrop featuring black-and-white photos of various people's faces. A handbag and a water bottle are on the floor beside the woman's chair.
The Playboy of the Western World

by John Millington Synge
Directed by Richard Perez
November 15–16 & 20–23, 2013

  • Three actors performing a scene from "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge. One actor, wearing a cap and brown coat, stands to the left looking surprised. The second actor, a woman in a gray dress with a shawl and bag, stands at the doorway with a startled expression. The third actor is peeking around the door from inside a rustic kitchen set. The performance is directed by Richard Perez and took place on November 15–16 & 20–23, 2013.
  • Four women in period costumes are gathered in a stone-walled room, engaged in conversation and holding baskets. Two women are kneeling on the floor, while one is seated on a bench and the fourth stands behind them. Two pairs of boots are placed on the floor in front of them. The scene is from the play "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez, performed November 15-16 & 20-23, 2013.
  • A group of actors on stage in period costumes perform a scene from "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez. The scene includes musicians playing instruments and actors engaging in conversation, set against a rustic backdrop.
  • A theatrical stage set for "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez. The scene captures actors in period costumes, with some seated and others standing, against a backdrop of a rustic, dimly lit Irish cottage. The stage features a two-level setup with a wooden structure, shelves stocked with bottles and jars, and a table with a woman seated at it. The ambiance is dramatic, with deep blue lighting suggesting nighttime.
  • A young woman in period costume plays a violin on stage, surrounded by a dark backdrop and foliage. The scene is from the play "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez, performed at Hope College in November 2013.
  • A group of actors perform a scene from "The Playboy of the Western World" on stage. One actor stands confidently with a bottle in hand, while others sit and stand around a table, engaging with each other. The set features rustic stone walls, wooden beams, and shelves with jars and bottles.
  • A man in a heavy sweater and cap holds a wooden crate while looking at a woman wrapped in a shawl standing on a hill of foliage. The background is a painted scenery of hills under a dusky sky. Scene from "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez, performed November 15–16 & 20–23, 2013.
  • Stage set of a rustic stone cottage with a wooden pergola, featuring a wooden table and stools at the center, shelves with various items on the back wall, a blue door on the left, and a fireplace on the right. The scene is from the play "The Playboy of the Western World" directed by Richard Perez, performed at Hope College in November 2013.
  • A theatrical performance of "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge, directed by Richard Perez. A man in a red jacket stands on a rock pointing upwards, while another man in brown clothing reacts dramatically. A group of actors dressed in period costumes observe the scene from the background.
Middletown

by Will Eno
Directed by John Tammi
February 14–15 & 19–22, 2014

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As You Like It

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Daina Robins
April 11–12 & 16–19, 2014

  • A stage scene from the play "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins, performed on April 11–12 & 16–19, 2014 at Hope College. The image shows multiple couples in period costumes, embracing and dancing, with a wooden structure in the background.
  • A stage scene from the Hope College production of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins. Five actors are in period costumes on a set designed to resemble a forest with wooden structures and scattered papers. Two actors stand in the center engaged in conversation, while three others sit or lie on the floor. The background features a two-story wooden structure with arches and vertical beams.
  • Actors perform a scene from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," directed by Daina Robins, on stage at Hope College. Five actors are dressed in period costumes, with one seated on the floor and the others standing around. The backdrop is a darkened, minimalist set with wooden arches.
  • A theatrical scene from "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins, performed at Hope College in April 2014. The stage shows a two-level wooden structure with actors on both levels. On the bottom level, two actors are in a mock fighting stance within a roped-off area, surrounded by others in period costumes. On the top level, more actors are looking down on the scene.
  • A stage scene from the play "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins, performed on April 11-12 and 16-19, 2014. The image shows actors in period costumes standing on a two-level wooden set with some actors on the upper level and two actors on the lower level facing each other.
  • Two actors dressed in period costumes perform a scene on stage during the play "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. One actor, in a pink and white dress with a hat, is sitting on the floor, while the other, in a brown outfit with a red scarf, is also seated and facing her. The background features wooden structures and hanging papers.
  • Two actors in period costumes perform a scene from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" on stage at Hope College. The male actor on the left wears a blue vest, white shirt, and gray pants, while the female actor on the right wears a striped vest, rolled-up brown trousers, and a red scarf. The set features tall wooden structures in the background.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. One actor, dressed in a vest and hat, kneels and holds a bearded, elderly man lying on the stage. The background features tall, vertical posts with a blue-lit backdrop.
  • Actors on stage performing a scene from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," directed by Daina Robins. One actor stands to the right, gesturing dramatically, while five others sit on the ground around lanterns, watching intently.

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