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2019–2020 Season

Smokefall | The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month | Doubt

Smokefall

by Noah Haidle
Directed by Daina Robins
October 11–12, 17-19, 7:30 p.m. 13, 2:00 p.m.

  • Four actors sit around a wooden dining table during a stage performance. One actor hands a yellow flower to another. The table is set with various items including cups, plates, and a glass of orange juice.
  • Actors perform a scene on stage with a living room set, featuring a table with chairs, a floral couch, and other furniture. Two couples are dancing, one in the foreground and one in the background, while another actor stands alone watching.
  • A performer wearing a blue beanie, striped shirt, yellow suspenders, and blue shorts sits on a stool in a darkened theater. The performer is illuminated by dramatic red lighting, holding a long, colorful striped scarf. Two other stools are partially visible.
  • Two actors perform a scene on stage, one sitting on a floral couch holding a "Happy Birthday" sign, the other sitting on a separate chair with a drink. A table in the foreground is set with birthday decorations. The stage is dimly lit with a backdrop of a small room and stairs leading up to a platform.
  • A man dressed in a military uniform raises his hand in a gesture, standing in front of a door on stage.
  • Two actors in matching striped shirts, blue shorts, and blue caps perform an expressive scene on stage, sitting on stools and embracing each other with exaggerated facial expressions. The stage is dimly lit with a warm, reddish hue. The play is by Noah Haidle and directed by Daina Robins, scheduled for October 11–12 and 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., and October 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Hope College.
  • A person in a black dress is holding a skull at arm's length while standing on a stage with grass-covered steps and a stone wall backdrop. A suitcase containing bones is open on the floor nearby.
  • A person wearing a plaid robe and beanie hat reaches up to pick an apple from a tree with green leaves and red apples, under dramatic stage lighting, with empty chairs visible in the background.
  • Three actors are seated around a wooden table on stage, engaged in a scene. One actor, wearing a floral dress and cardigan, is holding a plate. The second actor, dressed in a grey suit with a bow tie, is speaking animatedly. The third actor, in a dark jacket, is focused on a puzzle. The set includes a door, a couch, and a small table with decorative items.
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month

by Arlene Hutton
Directed by Richard Perez
November 15–16, 21, 23 7:30 p.m. 22, 8:30 p.m. 17, 2 p.m.

  • A theatrical performance with actors in period costumes on stage, set in front of a backdrop depicting a building with large windows. The scene involves a group of people, some standing and clapping while others are kneeling or dancing in the center. The stage lighting is dim with blue and purple hues.
  • A stage production at Hope College featuring actors in period costumes performing in front of a minimalist set with large window frames. The scene includes men and women, some with raised hands, and a wooden house structure in the background. The performance is directed by Richard Perez, with show dates in November.
  • Scene from a stage play directed by Richard Perez, showing six women in period costumes; two are standing and conversing, while four are seated with faces covered. The set includes large window frames and a wooden bench.
  • Two actors in period costumes sit on a wooden floor with brooms and a bucket between them, performing a scene from a play directed by Richard Perez.
  • A man in a dark suit stands behind a teal podium with a serious expression, in front of a purple backdrop and a window frame.
  • Three actors on stage performing a scene from a play. One actor stands in the foreground speaking, another is writing on a notepad to the left, and the third stands with hands behind his back to the right. The set includes a wooden chair, a white fence, and a window frame against a blue background.
  • Three actors on stage, two standing and wearing veils, and one kneeling with hands clasped, performing a scene from a play directed by Richard Perez, written by Arlene Hutton, with performance dates listed as November 15–16, 21, 23 at 7:30 p.m., November 22 at 8:30 p.m., and November 17 at 2 p.m.
  • A group of actors dressed in historical costumes stand on stage in front of a large American flag and blue-lit windows. They appear to be in a theatrical setting, with some wearing hoods and capes.
  • A young man and woman in period costumes stand close together, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, on stage during a performance. The scene is lit with warm tones, and the background is simple with an orange wall.
Doubt

by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Richard Perez
February 14-15, 20-22, 7:30 p.m. 16, 2:00 p.m.

  • A man dressed in green liturgical vestments stands at a church altar with an open book in front of him, gesturing with one hand. The altar is adorned with a crucifix, candles, and religious icons.
  • Three actors perform a scene from a play. The set includes a wooden desk with a green desk lamp, two wooden chairs, and a bulletin board with papers and a cross on the wall. One actor, dressed as a priest, sits behind the desk. Another actor, dressed as a nun, sits in front of the desk, and a third actor, also dressed as a nun, stands beside her.
  • A person dressed as a nun in a black habit with a headpiece and glasses, looking upwards against a dark background.
  • A man dressed as a priest in blue and gold liturgical vestments stands behind a pulpit with an open book, under a crucifix, during a performance of "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Richard Perez at Hope College.
  • A nun in a black habit is standing and speaking to a woman in a brown suit who is sitting on a wooden chair. The scene appears to be set in an office with green walls, a door labeled "PRINCIPAL," and a desk with a green lamp.
  • Two actors dressed as nuns in black habits are seated on stage, one on a stone bench and the other on the floor holding a red book. A potted plant without leaves is placed nearby. The scene is dimly lit, with a wooden desk and chair in the background.
  • Two actors perform a scene in a play. The man on the left wears glasses and a suit, and the woman on the right wears a nun's habit. They stand in a room with green walls, a wooden desk, a chair, and a door labeled "Principal." A portrait of a man hangs on the wall between them.
  • A person dressed in a black nun's habit holds a red book close to their chest, looking solemnly ahead, likely part of a theatrical production.
  • An actress wearing a brown suit and black hat performs a scene in front of a closed window with blinds. A portrait of John F. Kennedy hangs on the green wall behind her.

 

 

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