2024-25 UCM Theatre & Dance Production Season:
"Perfectly Marvelous"
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Dr. Aaron Scully
Highlander Theatre
October 3 - 6, 2024
Step into the armor of high schooler Agnes Evans as she grapples with losing her younger sister, Tilly. She Kills Monsters thrusts you into an exhilarating quest of self-discovery and adventure in both the real world and the game world of Tilly's "Dungeons & Dragons" notebook. As you confront homicidal fairies, ogres and bloodthirsty cheerleaders to save Tilly's soul, you'll also unveil a side of yourself you never knew existed.
NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
Artistic direction by Dr. Aaron Scully
Nickerson Black Box Theatre
October 31 - November 3, 2024
Join UCM's talented playwrights on a journey of reflection and discovery as they share their passions through drama. The emotions are raw and their talent is profound. The Central Missouri Playwrights New Play Festival features various new works performed as staged-readings in our intimate black box theatre space. Experience these world-premier plays from UCM's own.
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
Music & Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti
Directed by Jenise Cook
Musical direction by David Adams
Special Guest Artist StoneLion Puppet Theatre
Featuring UCM Symphony Orchestra
Highlander Theatre
November 20 - 23, 2024
Transport yourself to a time when love, compassion and the power of giving take center stage. Amahl and the Night Visitors bring the Magi story to life through the eyes of a humble shepherd boy. Special guest artists, StoneLion Puppet Theatre, will perform alongside the student cast, incorporating amazing puppets designed explicitly for this production. The stage is set for a miraculous Christmas experience and a never-before-seen puppet spectacle on the Highlander stage.
DR. SEUSS'S
THE CAT IN
THE HAT
By Dr. Seuss
Directed by Jenise Cook
Highlander Theatre
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Chaos! Mayhem! And let's not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all.
CABARET
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander & Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Dr. Aaron Scully
Choreographed by Ashley Miller-Scully
Musical direction by Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles
Featuring UCM Music
Highlander Theatre
April 11-13 & 17-19, 2025
Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, my friends! Revel in the decadence, the flamboyant costumes and the music loh, those lyrics!) of 1930s Berlin. Spend a night in this seedy nightspot, and you may forget your troubles, but beware: political upheaval and a growing intolerance are right outside Cabaret's doors.
FALL STUDIO ONE-ACTS
SEPT. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m.
THE BLACK BOX THEATER
AT NICKERSON HALL
A LONG TRIP
By Dan McGeehan
Direction and Technical Direction by Emily Turner
ANNND SCENE (OF THE CRIME)
By John Busser
Direction and Technical Direction by Gracie Heath
NAME
By Seth Kramer
Direction and Technical Direction by Paige Showen
GOOD MORNING, MIRIAM
By Jacquelyn Priskorn
Directed by Finn Juliano
Technical Direction by Wesley Freeman