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2014–2015 Season

End Days | Urinetown | Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust | The Children’s Hour

End Days

By Deborah Zoe Laufer
Directed by Daina Robins
October 2–4, 9–11, 2014

  • A stage set for the play "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer, directed by Daina Robins, showing a living room and kitchen. Three people are seated on a couch to the right, while another person stands to the left holding an object. The background includes a blue wall with a door, a picture frame, and various pieces of furniture.
  • A person dressed in white plays an acoustic guitar on stage, with a surprised expression on their face. White objects are flying around in the background. Two empty chairs flank the person.
  • Two actors sit across from each other at a table, one dressed in a dark casual outfit with long hair, the other in a white suit resembling an Elvis costume, in a scene from Hope College's Theatre Department production of "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer.
  • Three actors sit closely together on a beige couch, portraying an emotional scene from the play "End Days." They are surrounded by a coffee table with various items, including a Twister game box, and a lamp is lit behind them. The scene is set against a dark background with a blue wall on the left.
  • A woman and a man are performing a scene next to a set of lockers. The woman stands on the left, looking at the man who sits in a chair on the right, slightly leaning back. The lighting focuses on the two actors, highlighting the dramatic setting.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer. One actor, dressed in casual clothing, stands on the left, while the other, wearing a robe and leaning on crutches, stands on the right next to a display of cereal boxes and a shopping cart.
  • Two actors perform a scene from the play "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer. One actor, dressed in a white outfit, leans on a kitchen counter while another actor, in checkered attire, sits and reads a book. The background features a window, a framed picture, and a crutch.
  • Two actors sit in lawn chairs on stage, portraying a scene from "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer. One actor, dressed in a pink cardigan and floral skirt, talks with the other actor, who is wearing a gray robe. Behind them is a brick wall with a suggestive sign for an adult store.
  • A woman sitting on a couch holding up a purple dress from an open box, with three people around her smiling, in a living room set with blue walls and framed pictures.
Urinetown

Music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis
Directed by Rich Perez
November 18–22, 2014

  • Two actors perform on stage during a production of "Urinetown" at Hope College. The female actor, wearing a blue dress, clings to the male actor, who is dressed in beige overalls. The background features a silhouetted industrial cityscape with smokestacks against a blue-lit backdrop.
  • A stage production of "Urinetown" at Hope College, showing actors in costume on a darkly lit set with an urban backdrop. Several actors are standing on an elevated platform on the left, one actor is standing alone in the center, and two actors are positioned on a staircase to the right.
  • Three actors perform a scene from the musical "Urinetown" on stage. The actor in the center is wearing a top hat and suit, while the other two actors are dressed in ragged clothing. They are standing on a raised platform, engaging energetically with the audience.
  • A stage scene from the play "Urinetown" performed by the Hope College Theatre Department. A group of actors in ragged clothes are gathered around and clapping, while a man dressed as an officer stands with his arms crossed, and a young woman stands in front of him looking distressed. The backdrop displays "Bobby Strong Memorial Authority."
  • Two actors dressed as police officers hold another actor by the arms, who appears disheveled and distressed, during a scene from the play "Urinetown." They are on a metal platform with a railing.
  • A performer in costume stands at the front of the stage during a production of "Urinetown" at Hope College. The performer is dressed in a striped apron dress with a "UGC" emblem, a wide belt with silver cartridges, and black boots, holding a small baton. Other actors in various costumes stand in the background.
  • Two actors on stage performing in the Hope College Theatre Department's production of "Urinetown" in November 2014. One actor is wearing striped overalls and a white shirt, while the other is in tattered clothes and a cap. The set resembles a public restroom with a tiled wall and the words "Public Amenity" partially visible in the background.
  • A group of actors perform a scene on stage from the musical "Urinetown" during the Hope College Theatre Department's 2014–2015 season. The central character is dressed in a yellowish dress with a headband, standing in front of a backdrop labeled "Public Amenity No. 9." Other actors are gathered around, dressed in casual, worn clothing, depicting a street scene.
  • Actors performing a scene from the musical "Urinetown" on stage, with one actor gripping another's shirt front while two others look on in the background. The stage is set with a backdrop resembling a public restroom.
  • A scene from Hope College's 2014 production of "Urinetown," showing a large ensemble cast on stage. The cast is dressed in various costumes and positioned on different levels of the stage set, which includes a blue fabric representing water. A character is suspended mid-air on a cloud-like prop.
  • A theatrical performance of "Urinetown" at Hope College, featuring actors in various costumes on stage. The central figure is standing on a ladder in front of a large, glittering structure with the letters "UGC" on it. Dancers in sparkly shorts and hats are performing in the foreground, while other cast members in vintage-style clothing stand in the background.
  • A scene from the Hope College Theatre Department's 2014 production of "Urinetown," showing a young girl in a worn dress holding a doll, standing next to a policeman in uniform. The background features dark, industrial silhouettes.
  • A group of actors dressed as police officers perform on stage in a scene from the musical "Urinetown" at Hope College's Theatre Department, 2014-2015 season. The stage is dimly lit with a dark, industrial set design in the background.
  • A stage performance of "Urinetown" with actors in ragged costumes dancing and singing in front of a large circular structure. The background includes a sign that says "Secret Hideout." The scene is well-lit with multiple actors engaging in dynamic movements.
  • Actors in costume perform a scene from the musical "Urinetown" on stage. One actor, dressed in a vest and tie, holds a large wooden gavel aloft with a confident expression. A man in a police uniform stands to the left, while two actors in white bunny costumes sit on the floor in front. The background features other cast members and a set with a glittering purple motif.
  • Two actors dressed as policemen in the stage production of "Urinetown" stand near a dimly lit, industrial set with a large circular grate in the background.
  • A group of actors perform a lively scene from the musical "Urinetown" on stage, featuring various cast members in costume with a backdrop depicting a large, circular, industrial setting.
  • A group of actors dressed in various costumes performs a scene from the musical "Urinetown." A woman in a blue dress sits on a chair center stage, her mouth gagged, while other cast members surround her, gesturing dramatically. The background features a tunnel-like set piece with a bright light at the end.
  • A group of actors in costume performs a scene from the musical "Urinetown" on stage. The central figure, wearing overalls with "UGC" on the front, holds a ladle aloft, while others around him sing energetically. The background features a simple set with darkened buildings.
  • A group of actors in distressed clothing perform a scene from "Urinetown" on stage. Two actors are at the forefront, with one embracing the other, while another actor waves a large red flag in the background. The set resembles a grimy urban area.
  • Two actors performing in a scene from "Urinetown" at Hope College's Theatre Department during the 2014–2015 season. The actor on the left, dressed in a blue dress with a white bow, faces the actor on the right, who is wearing striped overalls and a white undershirt. They are holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. The background features a tiled wall with partially visible text.
Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust

Devised work created with the Detroit-based The Hinterlands theatre company
Directed by Richard Newman, Artistic Director, The Hinterlands
February 20–21, 25–28, 2015

  • Two actors performing a dramatic scene with a typewriter on a wooden table. One actor is reaching towards the typewriter, while the other embraces them from behind. A wooden ladder and an exit sign are visible in the background.
  • A group of performers are engaged in a scene on stage. One person stands on a table with a serious expression, while others crouch and reach towards the table, creating a dynamic and intense atmosphere. The stage is dimly lit, emphasizing the dramatic moment.
  • Actors perform a scene from "GOODBYE BEAUTY, HELLO DUST" by The Hinterlands theatre company. Two women stand on a table holding hands, while others are positioned around and under the table. The stage is dimly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
  • A group of seven people in a dimly lit room are gathered around a wooden table. Two of them are standing in the background, playing musical instruments. The remaining five are seated, engaged in conversation or thought. A wooden ladder and an exit sign are visible in the background.
  • A theatrical performance scene from "Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust" with four actors on stage. One actor is climbing a wooden ladder, another is bending backward dramatically, a third is crouching under the ladder, and the fourth is pushing a wheelbarrow filled with papers. The stage is dimly lit with a visible exit sign in the background.
  • A group of actors on a dimly lit stage holding up newspapers, obscuring their faces, in a scene from "GOODBYE BEAUTY, HELLO DUST," a devised work created with The Hinterlands theatre company and directed by Richard Newman.
  • A group of actors perform on stage, one holding a red flag aloft. The scene is dimly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The actors appear to be in motion, conveying intensity and emotion.
  • A dark stage with a group of six performers. Four people are on and around a wooden table; one person stands on the table in a suit, while another, in a red top and long skirt, kneels and stretches an arm upwards. Two others are in casual clothes, crouching and interacting with the table. The performance is part of "GOODBYE BEAUTY, HELLO DUST," created with The Hinterlands theatre company, directed by Richard Newman, and shown in February 2015.
  • Two performers sit back-to-back on chairs, extending one arm forward, in a dimly lit theater setting.
The Children’s Hour

By Lillian Hellman
Directed by Daina Robins
April 17–18, 22–25, 2015

  • Three actors perform a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. One woman in an orange dress stands with a serious expression, another woman in a green dress leans on a chair with a distressed look, and a third woman in a floral dress stands in the background with a slight smile.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman, directed by Daina Robins at Hope College. One actor, dressed in period clothing, sits on a couch on the left, while the other actor, also in period attire, sits across from them on another couch, leaning forward and pointing. A wooden chair is placed between them, and the stage is set to resemble a living room.
  • Three actors are performing a scene from "The Children’s Hour" by Lillian Hellman on stage. One actor stands in the foreground with arms crossed, looking pensive. Two other actors are in the background; one is near a door, and the other is standing beside a chair. The set features a living room with a couch, chairs, and bookshelves, under dim stage lighting.
  • Two actresses perform a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. One actress, with light hair in an orange dress, sits pensively on a chair in the foreground. The other actress, with dark hair in a brown blazer and blue scarf, stands behind her with a stern expression and hands on her hips.
  • Two women sitting on a couch during a stage performance. The woman on the left is wearing a blue dress with a white collar and is looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The woman on the right is wearing a light blue skirt and beige cardigan, leaning towards the other woman, and holding her hand in a comforting gesture. The background shows a dark room with large windows and shelves.
  • Two actors perform a scene in a room with bookshelves, portraying characters from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. One actor, standing, holds the hand of the seated actor, conveying a moment of emotional intensity. The scene is directed by Daina Robins, performed at Hope College in April 2015.
  • Two actors on stage performing a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. The older woman on the left, dressed in a fur coat, faces a younger woman on the right, who is leaning on a chair and looks distressed. The set features a cozy interior with wooden furniture and a dimly lit background.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. One, an older woman with gray hair and glasses, stands in the background, looking concerned. The other, a younger woman with blonde hair, sits in the foreground with a distressed expression. The set includes a plaid armchair and a wooden door.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman. A woman with gray hair in an orange dress sits on a patterned couch, looking down with a concerned expression. A younger girl in a blue pinafore whispers into her ear. The scene is set in a living room with a wooden coffee table, a decorative rug, and a side table with a decanter.

 

 

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