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2022–2023 Season

The Winter’s Tale | Silent Sky | The Revolutionists | The Boy Who Hates Everything

The Winter’s Tale

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Daina Robins
October 14–15, 20–22, 7:30 p.m.; October 16, 2 p.m.

  • An actor dressed in a flowing, patterned robe and headwrap performs on stage. The stage is lit with purple lighting and a curtain backdrop, with several empty chairs visible in the background.
  • Three actors stand on stage during a scene from "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. The actor in the middle, dressed in a patterned coat and white pants, holds hands with two actresses, one in a light blue floral dress and the other in a white dress. Another actor in a white suit stands in the background.
  • A performer in a beige costume stands on stage during a production of "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins, at Hope College.
  • Actors performing "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare on stage, directed by Daina Robins. The scene is set with dramatic lighting and colorful costumes, with some actors standing and raising their arms while others sit on the stage floor.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins. The actress, dressed in a light blue, floral-patterned dress and a flower crown, sits on a platform while holding hands with the actor, who wears colorful, patterned pants and a loose, brown shirt. They are seated close to each other, engaging in an intimate moment on stage.
  • A performer with long braided hair wearing a white dress, looking up with a serious expression, set against a black background.
  • Three actors in costume perform a scene from "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare on stage. One actor wears pink overalls, another wears a wide-brimmed hat and a striped poncho, and the third, facing away, wears a colorful skirt and a straw hat. They stand on a patterned rug with a small red and blue stool in the foreground.
  • Two actors perform a scene from "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. One actor kneels, wearing a floral dress and a flower crown, looking up at the other actor, who stands in a white dress, gently touching the kneeling actor's face. A third actor in a patterned blazer and tie watches in the background.
  • Actors in colorful costumes perform a scene from "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare, directed by Daina Robins, on stage at Hope College. Some actors sit on the floor, while others stand and engage in conversation. The stage is dimly lit with hanging lanterns and decorated with patterned rugs and cushions.
Silent Sky

by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Rhett Luedtke
November 11–12, 17–19, 7:30 p.m.; November 13, 2 p.m.

  • Four actors are performing a scene on stage from the play "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Rhett Luedtke. Two women are standing on a raised platform, one holding papers and the other with hands in pockets, both in period costumes. Below them, a man in a suit stands facing a woman in a purple dress with a sign reading "Harvard Property" in the background. The set includes wooden structures and furniture, creating a historical atmosphere.
  • Two actors on stage during a performance of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Rhett Luedtke. The woman is holding the man's face tenderly, both dressed in period costumes, and the scene is dimly lit with a blue and purple hue.
  • A woman in period costume sits at a wooden desk, intensely working on a document under a warm light. Behind her are stairs leading up to a platform with file cabinets and a chair. A box labeled "Harvard Property" is on the desk. The stage is set for the play "Silent Sky."
  • A theatrical stage set for "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Rhett Luedtke, showing actors in period costumes. One actor stands in the foreground under a spotlight, looking upwards, while others are positioned around a piano and on an elevated platform in the background. The stage is dimly lit with a backdrop of stars.
  • Four actors on stage in period costumes, performing a scene from "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson. One actor sits on an antique chair looking at the others, two actors stand closely examining a paper with expressions of surprise and delight, while another actor sits on a couch wearing headphones. Various props including boxes and books are placed around them.
  • Two actors performing on stage in a theater production of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson. One actor stands in the foreground wearing a plaid dress with a large medallion, looking thoughtful. Another actor stands on an elevated platform in the background, dressed in period clothing, with a desk and a coat nearby. The stage is set to resemble an early 20th-century observatory or office, with desks, chairs, and a box labeled "Harvard Property."
  • A theater stage lit in blue, showing a scene from "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson. Two actors are centered, engaged in an emotional moment, with desks and chairs on either side. The background has a dark set design with star-like lights.
  • A stage performance of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Rhett Luedtke. The scene features five actors in period costumes standing on an elaborate set under dramatic lighting, with a backdrop of a starry sky.
  • Actors perform a scene from "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson. Four characters are on stage, three women and one man. The women are dressed in early 20th-century clothing, with two of them standing and one sitting near a table, while the man stands to the right, facing them. The stage is dimly lit, with a backdrop that suggests a wooden structure.
The Revolutionists

by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Daina Robins
February 17–18, 23–25, 7:30 p.m.; February 19, 25–26, 2 p.m.

  • Two actors in period costumes performing a scene from "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson on stage. One actor wears a blue military-style coat with gold epaulettes and a colorful patterned dress, while the other wears a grey dress with a high collar. They are holding hands and looking at each other.
  • A female actor dressed in a period costume, including a white bonnet and apron, performs passionately on stage during a production of "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson.
  • Two actors on stage perform a scene from "The Revolutionists" wearing period costumes. One actor embraces the other while sitting on a bench, with one arm outstretched and a joyful expression.
  • A performer in an 18th-century costume and wig stands dramatically on a stage with red carpeted steps, under blue and purple stage lighting. Props and baskets are seen around the stage.
  • A performer stands dramatically on stage under red lighting, clutching a red sheet in front of a bathtub. The scene is from the play "THE REVOLUTIONISTS" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Daina Robins, with showtimes on February 17–18, 23–25 at 7:30 p.m. and February 19, 25–26 at 2 p.m.
  • Two actors on stage during a performance of "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Daina Robins. One actor wears an 18th-century-style dress with a full skirt and fitted bodice, while the other wears a blue coat with gold epaulettes and a colorful headwrap. A chandelier hangs above them, and chairs are visible in the background. The performance dates are February 17–18, 23–25 at 7:30 p.m., and February 19, 25–26 at 2 p.m.
  • Two actors in elaborate historical costumes perform a scene from "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson. One is dressed in a blue military-style jacket with gold accents and a colorful headscarf, while the other wears a light blue and gold dress with an ornate wig. They are seated and engaged in conversation, focusing on something in their hands. A table with books and papers is in the foreground.
  • A performer in period costume bows on stage under a dimly lit chandelier, set against a dark background with a spotlight illuminating the doorway behind them.
The Boy Who Hates Everything

A Devised Piece
Directed by Chris Garcia-Peak
April 14–15, 22–23, 7:30 p.m.; April 15, 22, 1 p.m.

  • A stage scene from "The Boy Who Hates Everything" features five actors. One actor sits at the front, wearing a white shirt and hat, looking despondent in front of a black box with books on it. A small table with a baguette and a plate is nearby. Behind, a woman in red stands holding a baby, and three actors sit at a table, one with colorful socks putting feet on the table, and an older woman with a hat and dog. The backdrop is a whimsical, colorful village of houses with red roofs.
  • Three actors perform on a brightly lit stage set resembling a whimsical village, with colorful buildings and street furniture. One actor stands at the center holding a suitcase, while two others dressed in uniform stand behind them, holding papers.
  • Two actors perform on stage in a scene from "The Boy Who Hates Everything." One actor, dressed in a patterned shirt and headscarf with large glasses, gestures dramatically with their arm extended. The other actor, dressed in a striped shirt and hat, stands beside them with a neutral expression. The background features a set designed to look like houses with illuminated windows.
  • Actors on stage performing "The Boy Who Hates Everything" at Hope College, featuring vibrant costumes and a backdrop of colorful house facades and bookshelves. The central character sits on a table surrounded by other actors in various poses, with books in hand.
  • Stage scene from "The Boy Who Hates Everything" with four performers under dramatic lighting on a set depicting a village with small houses; two actors holding large white umbrellas, one actor holding a coat, and another standing to the side.
  • Four actors on stage during a performance of "The Boy Who Hates Everything" at Hope College. Two actors are playing ukuleles, one is holding a puppet dog, and another is seated with a thoughtful expression. The stage is set with a backdrop of stylized houses.
  • Actors perform on stage with a large, two-headed puppet dragon in the play "The Boy Who Hates Everything" at Hope College. The set features colorful, cartoon-like houses in the background and a circular patterned floor.
  • Actors in colorful costumes perform on a circular stage with a backdrop of whimsical houses in a scene from "The Boy Who Hates Everything," directed by Chris Garcia-Peak.
  • Actors perform on stage in a scene from "THE BOY WHO HATES EVERYTHING," directed by Chris Garcia-Peak. One actor in a yellow dress and another in a green cardigan hold hands, while a third actor in a blue coat stands in the background. The backdrop features a row of illuminated houses.

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