/ Theatre Department

2017–2018 Season

Human Error | The Miser | The Glass Menagerie | Shiloh

Human Error

by Eric Pfeffinger
Directed by Richard Perez
October 5–6, 11–14, 7:30 p.m.

  • Three actors perform a scene on stage. One person in a lab coat stands facing another person who is reaching out to touch their face, while a third person watches with a concerned expression. The set includes chairs and a table, and a clipboard is placed on one of the chairs. The lighting creates striped shadows on the wall.
  • A scene from a theater play with five actors on stage. One actor, dressed as a doctor in a white coat, holds a clipboard. Another actor stands behind a wheelchair, pushing a woman in a hospital gown who appears distressed. Two other actors, also in hospital gowns, stand to the right; one is bending over in apparent pain while the other supports them. The stage is brightly lit with spotlights above.
  • Four actors perform a scene on stage. One actor is pushing a wheelchair with another actor seated in it, who is wearing a hospital gown and appears to be shouting. Two other actors, also in hospital gowns, are standing and engaged in the scene, with one appearing to comfort the seated actor.
  • Five actors performing a scene on stage, with one actor kneeling and adjusting a wheelchair, while the others surround and observe. The scene is from the play by Eric Pfeffinger, directed by Richard Perez, performed on October 5–6 and 11–14 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Five people are in a room with blue walls and a beige carpet. A woman in a denim outfit is speaking while seated on the left. Next to her, a man in a white lab coat stands, and beside him, a young man in a dark hoodie is seated, looking down. A young woman in a tan coat sits next to the young man, with another man standing behind her, resting his hands on her shoulders. A medical model of a pregnant stomach is on a table in the background.
  • Two male actors perform a dramatic scene on stage. The actor on the left, wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts, appears distressed as the actor on the right, wearing a red Hawaiian shirt and red shorts, holds him in a headlock. The background is dark, and the floor is brightly lit.
  • Two actresses face each other in a dramatic scene from a play by Eric Pfeffinger, directed by Richard Perez. The performance dates are October 5–6 and 11–14 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Two women stand on a stage, each holding a long, flowing ribbon—one blue and one purple—creating dynamic shapes in the air as they perform. The stage is dimly lit, with a black backdrop and a few chairs visible in the background.
  • Two actors stand on a dimly lit stage with their arms raised above their heads. The stage set includes a sofa, a few chairs, potted plants, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Miser

by Molière and James Magruder
Directed by Daina Robins
November 17–18, 29–December 1 , 7:30 p.m. November 19, 3:00 p.m.

  • A performer with gray hair, glasses, and a long brown coat is acting on stage. The wooden set behind them includes a backdrop with arched windows and a couple of chairs, one upholstered in a floral pattern.
  • A theater production scene featuring a group of actors in period costumes standing in front of an elaborate set designed to look like an old building. One actor is laying on the floor in the foreground with blue hair, interacting with a suitcase. There is a chair and a chaise lounge on the stage.
  • A theatrical actor in period costume, with disheveled gray hair and glasses, dramatically clutches a stack of books to their chest, expressing intense emotion.
  • Actors perform a dramatic scene on stage with a wooden backdrop. One actor in a brown coat and wig holds another actor by the collar, who is leaning back over a chaise longue. Two other actors in period costumes observe the confrontation, one sitting and holding a book, and the other standing in the background.
  • Four actors are performing a scene on stage. A man in a curly wig and red costume is bowing and kissing the hand of a woman in a red dress. In the background, a woman in a blue dress and bonnet sits on a bench, and an older man with a cane stands in a doorway. The set has a rustic, wooden design with faux windows and doors.
  • Three actors in period costumes perform a scene on stage. One actor, an older man with gray hair and a cane, is on the left, appearing animated and expressive. In the center, a woman in a red and white dress and hat smiles while gesturing with her hands. On the right, a young woman in a red dress looks down thoughtfully. The set features wooden furniture and a backdrop of large, abstract window frames.
  • Three actors in period costumes perform a scene from a play. One actor, with long gray hair and glasses, leans forward with a mischievous expression. Another actor, in a blue and red dress, looks on with concern. The third actor, in a red and beige dress, appears distressed. The backdrop suggests an ornate, vintage setting.
  • Two actors perform a scene on stage in period costumes. One actor is seated, looking despondent and holding a cane, while the other stands with arms raised, wearing a tattered dress and a large hat. The set features distressed wooden furniture and a broken window.
  • Two actresses in period costumes perform a scene on stage. The actress on the left sits on a small upholstered bench, wearing a blue and red dress with a bonnet, while the actress on the right kneels on the floor, wearing a red and pink floral dress. Both are engaged in conversation, with a warmly lit set around them.
The Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Daina Robins
February 16–18, 22–24, 7:30 p.m.

  • Two actors in suits engage in a dramatic conversation on stage under dim lighting, part of the Tennessee Williams play directed by Daina Robins, performed at Hope College on February 16–18, 22–24 at 7:30 p.m.
  • A male actor is kneeling and examining a glass figurine next to three lit candles on stage. A female actor in a floral dress stands nearby. The scene is from a theatrical production of a play by Tennessee Williams, directed by Daina Robins, scheduled for February 16–18 and 22–24 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Two actors on stage performing a scene from a play. A man is standing on the left side in front of a small dining table, wearing suspenders and a tie, and a woman stands on the right side near a plaid sofa, wearing a light-colored dress. The set includes a vintage gramophone, side table, and cushions on the floor.
  • An actress in period costume lies on a plaid sofa, resting her head on a decorative pillow. A vintage gramophone is in the background, partially visible. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting a dramatic or introspective moment in a play.
  • Two actors perform a scene on stage, one woman sitting and holding a book, and one man looking at her. The scene is illuminated by candlelight.
  • Two actors in suits stand on a raised platform, performing a scene in a dimly lit stage set as part of a Tennessee Williams play. The background features a dining table with chairs, a couch, and armchairs, suggesting a domestic setting.
  • Two actors sit on a plaid couch on stage, with a dark background and vintage decor. The actor on the left wears a light-colored shirt, tie, and suspenders, while the actor on the right wears a floral dress and looks at an object in her hands.
  • A person is lying on their back on a stage, resting their head on a pillow, with three lit candles in a candelabrum in the foreground. The background shows stairs and a table with chairs.
  • Two women dressed in vintage clothing sit on a plaid couch, looking at a scrapbook together. One woman, with short curly hair and a pearl necklace, points at the scrapbook while the other, with long hair, smiles softly. A gramophone is visible in the background.
Shiloh

A Company Devised Piece
Directed by Richard Perez
April 20–21, 26–28 , 7:30 p.m. April 22, 2:00 p.m.

  • A stage scene from a theater production of "A Company Devised Piece" directed by Richard Perez. The set features a wooden platform and rustic elements with actors dressed in period costumes, resembling a western theme. A banner reading "Revelry of The Rose" is displayed in the background. The lighting suggests an evening setting with a dark blue backdrop and a full moon.
  • Actors perform on a stage with a banner reading "Revelry of The Rose" in the background. One actor in red lighting holds a large paddle and faces others dressed in western attire, some seated and one playing a guitar. The scene is part of "A Company Devised Piece," directed by Richard Perez, with show dates listed as April 20–21, 26–28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2:00 p.m.
  • A stage scene from "A Company Devised Piece," directed by Richard Perez, with a performer in the spotlight playing a guitar. The performer is dressed in a white shirt, beige trousers, and a wide-brimmed hat. The background features silhouettes of other cast members against a backdrop of a dramatic, colorful sky.
  • A theatrical performance with actors on stage depicting a scene titled "Revelry of The Rose." The stage is filled with characters in various costumes, including one holding a large red pitchfork. A banner with the title hangs in the background, and the scene is set against a dark, moody backdrop. The performance is directed by Richard Perez and scheduled for April 20–21, 26–28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Two actors sit side by side on a wooden stage, with one resting their head on the other's shoulder. The background features a starry night sky and a silhouette of a horse. Both are dressed in colorful, rustic clothing.
  • Actors on stage dressed in western attire, holding various poses as part of a theatrical performance. One actor holds a chair above their head, another points a rifle, while others strike fighting stances. The set features wooden platforms and rustic furniture.
  • Actors perform a dramatic scene on stage, with one person kneeling and holding a rope, while others stand or lie in various poses. The set includes wooden platforms and period costumes, evoking a historical setting. The lighting is dim, creating a tense atmosphere.
  • A theater production with various actors in historical costumes staged on a wooden set with elevated platforms and hanging lanterns. The scene is dimly lit with a blue backdrop.
  • A young man dressed in a cowboy hat, white shirt, brown vest, and tan pants stands on stage holding a red object. The background is dark with silhouettes of two figures hanging from gallows against a red and purple sky.

 

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