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2018–2019 Season

Crooked | Into the Woods | Cry It Out | The Seagull

Crooked

by Catherine Trieschmann
Directed by Daina Robins
October 10–13, 7:30 p.m. 13-14, 2:00 p.m.

  • Two young women are sitting on a brown leather couch, engaged in conversation and holding drinks. One is wearing a peach cardigan and jeans with glasses, and the other is in a yellow dress with braided hair. The setting appears to be a stage with a dark background and empty seats behind them.
  • Two actors perform on stage; one kneels on a rug, hands clasped, and the other sits in a chair, smiling and leaning back. A bookshelf filled with books is in the background.
  • Three actors perform a scene on stage. One actor, wearing glasses and a peach long-sleeve top, stands facing two other actors. One of these actors is sitting in a gray armchair, wearing a yellow dress, with a concerned expression. The third actor stands behind the chair, hands on the seated actor’s shoulders, wearing a gray suit jacket. A bookshelf with various books and a patterned rug are visible in the background.
  • A stage set for a play with three women in different areas. One woman sits in an armchair, hunched over, while two others kneel and hold hands in the background. The set includes a patterned rug, another armchair, a bookshelf, and a small table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
  • A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a yellow dress, sits on a brown leather couch. She appears to be in distress, holding a small hammer and looking down at her left hand, which is glowing red. In front of her is a table with a green wine bottle and a glass.
  • Two actors perform a scene on stage. One actor, sitting on a small wooden table in a purple shirt and black pants, is speaking to another actor, who is curled up on a brown leather couch wearing glasses and casual clothing. The set includes a patterned rug and a dimly lit background with empty chairs.
  • Two women are seated on bleachers during a theater performance. One is reaching out with her hand extended, while the other looks on with a concerned expression. A notebook and pencil are lying on the bleachers in front of them.
  • Two women performing a scene in a theater setting. One woman is leaning over the back of a brown leather sofa, engaging with the other woman who is standing beside the sofa. A wooden coffee table with a decorative glass bowl and a notebook is in the foreground.
  • Two female actors sit on a bench, with one looking sympathetically at the other, who appears distressed. The scene is dimly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
Into the Woods

by Stephen Sondheim and Jams Lapine
Directed by Richard Perez
November 14–17, 7:30 p.m. 18, 2 p.m.

  • A group of actors on stage in colorful, elaborate costumes, performing a scene from a play. The background features dark, vertical lines suggesting a forest.
  • A stage performance of "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Richard Perez. The scene features actors in elaborate costumes set in a dark, forest-like backdrop. The performance dates are November 14–17 at 7:30 p.m. and November 18 at 2 p.m.
  • Five actors in costume on stage during a performance of a play. Four are dressed in rustic, fairy-tale attire, including vests, capes, and skirts, with one holding a baby. They are facing a woman dressed in a long, black gown and gloves. The background features a dark forest scene with a full moon.
  • An actor in a black dress and long gloves performs passionately on a smoky stage with a backdrop of dark, silhouetted trees and a glowing full moon.
  • A theatrical production with a group of actors in various period costumes on stage, performing "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Richard Perez. The stage is decorated with vertical blue fabric strips and a dark forest backdrop with a full moon. The performance dates are November 14–17 at 7:30 p.m. and November 18 at 2 p.m.
  • A group of performers in colorful costumes pose on stage, depicting characters from a play written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Richard Perez, with show dates November 14-18.
  • Two actors perform on stage in elaborate costumes; one stands and points dramatically, wearing a white and gold outfit, while the other lies on the ground, reaching out, dressed in a blue and gold uniform.
  • A theatrical performance with actors in elaborate costumes. One actor in a powdered wig and colonial outfit, another in a pink dress with ruffles and sunglasses, and a woman in a black dress are prominently featured. The scene is lively and dramatic, suggesting a musical or play.
  • Actors on stage perform a scene from a play by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Richard Perez. The performance is scheduled for November 14–17 at 7:30 p.m. and November 18 at 2 p.m. One actor in the foreground wears a headscarf and traditional attire, while others in the background are dressed in period costumes, including one in a red cape and another in a green dress. The set resembles a rustic village.
Cry It Out

by Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Richard Perez
February 20-23, 7:30 p.m. 23-24, 2:00 p.m.

  • Two actors on stage, one wearing a dark puffer jacket with a fur-lined hood and the other in a red jacket, holding a striped mug. They are standing in front of a wooden fence with latticework, under a blue sky backdrop.
  • Two women are on a stage set resembling a backyard. One woman sits on a slide, bundled in a winter coat, while the other woman sits on the steps of a house, holding a cup. The scene takes place at night, with a wooden fence in the background and children's play equipment in the foreground.
  • A person in a red jacket and beige baseball cap sits at a table with two mugs, smiling, in front of a wooden fence backdrop.
  • Two actors stand outside a house, both dressed in winter clothing. The man on the left, wearing glasses and a dark coat, looks down at an item in his hand while the woman on the right, in a blue puffer jacket with a fur-lined hood, looks on. Two mugs and a phone are on a table behind them. The scene is part of a play by Molly Smith Metzler, directed by Richard Perez, performed on February 20-23 at 7:30 p.m. and February 23-24 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Two women are on an outdoor stage set, one sitting at a table with a platter of food and the other standing, holding a baby wrapped in a patterned blanket. A wooden fence and a slide are in the background.
  • Two actresses perform a scene on stage in front of a wooden fence backdrop. One wears a light blue top and headband, holding a patterned sling, while the other wears a purple tracksuit and a white cap, gesturing with her hand.
  • A woman stands on the steps of a house, facing a man who is standing on the lawn near a patio table and chairs, with a wooden fence in the background. The scene is set under stage lighting, suggesting a nighttime outdoor setting.
  • Two actors embrace on stage in a dramatic scene, with a wooden fence and a house exterior in the background. The stage is set for the play "by Molly Smith Metzler, Directed by Richard Perez," which runs from February 20-23 at 7:30 p.m. and February 23-24 at 2:00 p.m.
  • A person in a black jacket and green shirt stands next to a table with two mugs and a bowl, with a wooden fence and bare tree branches in the background.
The Seagull

by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Daina Robins
April 12-13, 25-27, 7:30 p.m. 14, 2:0 p.m.

  • Two actors in suits are performing on stage, with one resting a hand on the other's shoulder. In the background, four other actors are seated at a table, engaged in conversation. The setting suggests a scene from a play.
  • A stage scene from Anton Chekhov's play directed by Daina Robins at Hope College. Four actors are performing: one is standing on a wooden platform with a curtain, another is seated in a wooden chair, and two others are standing on the stage. The background is a painted night sky and trees.
  • Two actors perform a scene at a table, with one actor leaning forward and speaking to the other. The table is set with small glasses and papers. The background includes a wooden table, a glass pitcher, and a dimly lit stage setting with curtains and trees.
  • A stage scene from a play by Anton Chekhov, directed by Daina Robins, shows an actor in a white shirt holding an object, another actor in a dark cloak with glowing goggles and a staff, and a female actor in a white dress with a wreath on her head, reaching out. There are two audience members visible in the foreground. The background is a dark blue, suggesting a nighttime setting.
  • A theatrical scene from Anton Chekhov's play, directed by Daina Robins, with actors in period costumes performing on a stage set with a painted outdoor backdrop and wooden floor, featuring a character in a wheelchair and others standing or sitting nearby.
  • A group of actors performing a scene on a stage with a forest backdrop. One actor stands at the center with arms outstretched, while others are positioned around the stage, engaging in various actions. Props include a table, chairs, and a wheelchair. The scene is from a production of a play by Anton Chekhov, directed by Daina Robins, performed on April 12-13, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
  • A group of actors performs a scene on stage, with one woman gesturing dramatically while others watch. The set includes a wooden floor, a blue backdrop suggesting a nighttime sky, and various pieces of furniture like stools and a folding screen.
  • Actors performing a scene from a play by Anton Chekhov, directed by Daina Robins. One actor in a light dress with a red bow gestures passionately towards two others, one in a tan suit with a cane and the other in a gray vest and white shirt. The stage is set with wooden benches and a painted backdrop.
  • A stage scene from Anton Chekhov's play, directed by Daina Robins, showing five actors in period costumes. A woman in a patterned dress sits in a wheelchair in the foreground. Two men and a woman in a white dress with a red bow are positioned around the stage, with Adirondack chairs and a wooden structure in the background. The lighting creates a dappled effect on the wooden floor.

 

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