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Past Productions

Browse titles and photos of past Hope College Theatre productions.

2023–24

Alabaster | The Addams Family, A New Musical | John Proctor is the Villain | By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

  • Two actors perform a scene on a rustic stage set resembling a small, cluttered room with wooden planks and a bed covered in a patchwork quilt. One actor stands near the bed facing the other, who stands with a distressed expression. The scene is part of Hope College productions: "Alabaster," "The Addams Family, A New Musical," "John Proctor is the Villain," and "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark."
  • Actors perform a scene from "The Addams Family, A New Musical" on stage, with a woman in a white dress leaning forward and holding hands with a man kneeling in front of her. Other cast members in eerie costumes and masks stand in the background, holding glowing orbs, with a backdrop showing a large moon and tree branches.
  • Two actors in costume are seated on steps in a theatrical set, embracing each other. One actor wears a dark maid outfit with white lace trim, while the other wears a white robe with fur trim. Behind them is a beige couch with cushions.

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2022–23

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

  • A theatrical stage scene featuring five actors in period costumes under dramatic lighting. The backdrop includes a multi-level structure with a starry sky projection. The scene is from one of the plays: "The Winter's Tale," "Silent Sky," "The Revolutionists," or "The Boy Who Hates Everything."
  • A performer in elaborate period costume and powdered wig acts on a dimly lit stage set with red carpeted stairs. Baskets and props are visible around the stage.
  • A theatrical stage set with actors dressed in vibrant, mid-20th-century attire. The backdrop features colorful houses and bookshelves. One actor sits on a desk while others stand or kneel around, holding books and engaging in animated conversation.

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2021–22

The Wolves | Eurydice | Native Gardens | Bright Star

  • Bright Star cast performing in spotlight.
  • The Wolves cast performing in soccer uniforms
  • Eurydice cast performing in masks

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2020–21

Twelfth Night| The Thanksgiving Play | Detroit ’67 | Ordinary Days

  • Twelfth Night being performed outside
  • Ordinary Days cast performing
  • Detroit '67 being performed. Students wearing masks

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2019–20

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

  • Actors perform a scene on stage with two couples dancing and one person standing in the background. The set includes a dining table with chairs, an armchair, and a floral-patterned couch.
  • A scene from the play "Smokefall | The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold A Peace Conference This Month | Doubt" at Hope College, showing actors on stage dressed in period costumes. Two women stand and converse in the center, while four women sit on benches with their faces covered by white cloths. The background features a simple set with wooden frames and windows against a gradient blue backdrop.
  • A man dressed as a priest stands behind a church altar, delivering a speech with an open book in front of him. The altar is adorned with a crucifix and candles, and the background features religious imagery and a marble-like design.

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2018–19

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

  • A group of actors in various costumes pose together on stage, representing characters from the plays "Crooked," "Into the Woods," "Cry It Out," and "The Seagull." The background features a forest-like set design.
  • Two women in a backyard setting; one sits on a small slide while the other sits on the steps of a house holding a cup. They appear to be engaged in conversation.
  • A group of actors perform a scene on stage at Hope College, surrounded by a backdrop of abstract tree trunks. The scene includes a variety of characters, one seated at a table, another in a wheelchair, and others standing or sitting around the stage engaged in dramatic poses.

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2017–18

Human Error | The Miser| The Glass Menagerie| Shiloh

  • Three actors in period costumes perform on stage in a scene from Hope College's theater productions, with one actor leaning forward and smiling, another looking concerned, and the third seeming distressed.
  • Two women in vintage attire sit on a plaid sofa, looking at an open book. The older woman, with short gray hair and a beige cardigan over a pink floral dress, points at the book, while the younger woman, with long brown hair and a pink dress under a gray cardigan, smiles softly. A gramophone is visible in the background.
  • Actors dressed in Western-style costumes performing an intense scene on stage, involving dynamic poses and props such as a chair, violin, and a bottle on a table.

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2016–17

Roustabout | Jane Eyre: A Musical Drama| Love & Information | The Line Between

  • Actors in colorful costumes perform on stage during a Hope College Theatre production of "Roustabout." The set features vibrant banners, circus posters, and a sign that reads "Historical Fiction Fact."
  • A large group of actors in period costumes from the production of "Jane Eyre: A Musical Drama" at Hope College Theatre. In the foreground, a man with a white shirt and black pants sits next to a woman in a teal dress holding a baby, while a young girl in a magenta dress sits on the floor beside them. The rest of the cast stands behind them, filling the stage.
  • Two actors kneel on either side of a bright strip of light on a dark stage, with one reaching towards a small white object placed on the light.

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2015–16

The Christians | The Sparrow | Miss Julie | The Tempest

 
  • The Christians, 2015
  • The Sparrow, 2015
  • Miss Julie, 2016

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2014–15

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

  • End Days, 2014
  • Urinetown, 2014
  • Goodbye Beauty, Hello Dust, 2015

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2013–14

Oh, the Humanity | The Playboy of the Western World | Middletown | As You Like It

  • A man and a woman are engaged in conversation on stage. The woman, seated on a wooden chair, wears a light-colored dress with a colorful pattern, and has a handbag and water bottle on the floor beside her. The man, standing behind another wooden chair, is dressed in a dark suit and tie. The backdrop features large black-and-white photos of various people's faces.
  • A theatrical scene featuring a large group of actors in period costumes on stage. One actor in a red coat stands on a rock, pointing upwards, while another actor in brown attire stands with a surprised expression. The ensemble cast behind them appears engaged, with some looking at the main action and others interacting with each other. The backdrop is a textured, dark curtain with a green floor, suggesting an outdoor setting.
  • Two actors in period costumes perform a dramatic scene on stage, with a rustic set in the background.

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2012–13

Helen | Sweeney Todd | bobrauschenbergamerica | Stage Door

  • Two actresses perform a scene on stage. One actress is sitting on a bed wearing a teal dress, appearing distressed. The other actress, dressed in a maid uniform, is kneeling beside the bed, holding the hand of the seated actress. The set includes a bed, nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
  • Five actors in costume perform on stage. One actor stands in a wooden frame structure, smiling and holding a bowl. Four actors sit and stand closely together, engaging in animated conversation with expressive gestures. The background features a colorful, abstract backdrop.
  • A man and a woman dressed in colorful, period costumes are sitting on a vintage armchair on stage. The man is holding a pipe and looking contemplative, while the woman is laughing joyfully. The stage is set with red curtains and dark props in the background.

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2011–12

Marion Bridge | As It Is in Heaven | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Ring Round the Moon

  • Several women dressed in long period costumes and bonnets are performing a scene on stage, some holding and pulling a cloth while others are standing by a table. The stage has a wooden floor and a backdrop resembling windows. Baskets and a bench are visible in the foreground.
  • Two actors perform on stage dressed in period costumes, with one holding the other's hand.
  • A theatrical scene with four actors in period costumes on a colorful, ornate stage. One actor in a wheelchair holds a fan, another stands beside them smiling, a third actor dressed as a gentleman bows, and a fourth actor, elegantly dressed, stands on a small platform, extending a hand.

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2010–11

Almost, Maine | Under Milkwood | Street Scene | Gone Missing

  • A group of five female actors in period costumes, some holding baskets, engaged in a scene on stage.
  • A stage scene from a theatrical performance at Hope College, featuring four actors in vintage clothing. One actor in the foreground holds a large trash can and looks surprised, while three others are positioned on a stoop and a window ledge behind him, engaged in various activities such as folding laundry and holding a mirror.
  • A group of six actors perform on stage, dressed in casual attire with blazers. A female actor stands at the center, holding a microphone, while the others strike dynamic poses around her. The backdrop features abstract geometric shapes in various shades of purple and blue, with a circular shape resembling a moon.

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Photo Archives

The galleries here are only a small portion of the Hope Theatre photo archives. If you’re an alum who would like to see photos from a past production not listed here, email Caitlin in the theatre office.

 

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