Bethel University Theatre Department

05/22/2023

A big THANK YOU to all who attended the Farewell Celebration for Brent Adams! There were many BU colleagues, Theatre alumni, and current students in attendance. In addition to the retrospective slideshow of Brent’s work over the decades (much thanks to Theresa Drexler and Leigh Anne Adams), there were many loving tributes, notes of appreciation, gifts, and well wishes. A mirthful, meaningful and memorable time was had!

05/15/2023

From BU E-announcements:
"The Department of Music and Theatre invites the Bethel Community to a farewell reception for Brent Adams, Associate Professor of Theatre since 1999. It will be held in the Black Box Theater (CC108) on Friday, May 19 from 3:15-4:45pm. Brent has directed, produced, acted in, and written so many amazing productions season after season. In addition to teaching theatre courses and providing leadership to the Introduction to Creative Arts team, he also served many terms as a faculty senator. We will miss his artistic leadership, his wonderful stories, and his ability to address serious issues with a generous and kind heart."

All available BU Theatre Alumni are especially invited to attend!

05/02/2023

On Sunday, we closed our production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by Leigh Anne Adams. We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the production, as well as our audiences for their joy and support of the arts. Theatre is powerful and transformative, but it is never truly complete without an audience's engagement.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS was also the final chapter to the 2022-2023 season. While we can never truly know what the future holds, we are grateful for the shows we've performed, the friendships we've made, and the time spent in our home, the Black Box Theater. Until next time!

04/26/2023

CALLING ALL BETHEL THEATRE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI! Would you like to be a part of Katherine Juul Nevins' (Bethel's FINAL Theatre Arts major) senior acting practicum? We are looking for people who'd like to participate in her opening number. The song is "Celebration" from the musical of the same name. There are a few rehearsal dates, so please look at this form and fill it out appropriately. Pass this form onto other Bethel Theatre students and alumni; we'd love to have a big crowd!

Performance Dates: May 6th @7:30pm, May 7th @2:30pm
Location: Bethel University Black Box Theater
Admission: Free! (No tickets required)

Are you a Bethel Theatre student or alum who'd like to support Katherine Juul Nevins (Bethel's FINAL Theatre Arts major) in her senior acting practicum? We are looking for people who'd like to participate in her opening number. The song is "Celebration" from the musical of the same name. There are a...

04/25/2023

It was a successful opening weekend for Bethel University's production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by Leigh Anne Adams. Only 4 performances remain! Get your tickets to this heartwarming production now at tickets.bethel.edu

Remaining Performances:
April 27-29 @7:30pm
April 30th @2:30pm

Photo Credit: Brent Adams

04/24/2023

Come celebrate the acting practicum of Bethel's final Theatre Arts major! Katherine Juul Nevins' Senior Practicum will be held in the Black Box Theater on May 6th @7:30pm and May 7th @2:30pm. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. We hope to see you there!

04/20/2023

Congrats to the company of STEEL MAGNOLIAS on their opening night! The show runs for two weekends; hope to see you there! Get your tickets now at tickets.bethel.edu

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling, directed by Leigh Anne Adams
April 20-22, April 27-29 @7:30pm
April 23, April 30 @2:30pm

04/14/2023

We love hearing how our students and alumni use their talents in the world. THE GIVER opens tonight at Lakeshore Players Theatre; alum Ginny Leutgeb plays the title role, while senior Liam Adams is the production's Sound Designer! Congrats to Ginny and Liam!

THE GIVER plays April 14-23. Tickets can be purchased at https://lakeshoreplayerstheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket?fbclid=IwAR0n1D5_t_oPzLA-NrPl5Q42mikiYtP9ltvEuJuPRtubwKqFH6xcjXCz6-k #/events/a0S2I000014ctwBUAQ

04/11/2023

Introducing the company of STEEL MAGNOLIAS! Robert Harling's powerful play, directed by Leigh Anne Adams, opens this month! Get your tickets now at tickets.bethel.edu

April 20-22 @7:30pm, April 23 @2:30pm
April 27-29 @7:30pm, April 30 @2:30pm

THE COMPANY:
Tiarra Xiong
Aviya Wadsager
Katherine Juul Nevins
Kendall Lawless
Sydney Lapp
Jenna Soren
Emily Costa

04/09/2023

The final production of the Department of Music and Theatre's 2022-2023 season opens this month! We are so excited to share the poster for STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by Leigh Anne Adams. Get your tickets now at tickets.bethel.edu

April 20-22 @7:30pm, April 23 @2:30pm
April 27-29 @7:30pm, April 30 @2:30pm

01/04/2023

Happy first day of Interim (for those of you that had class)! We can't wait to share more pictures and information of our upcoming production, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO!

In the meantime, take a look at this photo from one of our previous J-Term productions. In Feb. 2020, the Department of Music and Theatre produced Bernard J. Taylor's musical adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

Pictured: Liam Adams and Olivia Ann Schwab
Photo Credit: Chase DuBose

12/16/2022

As the fall semester comes to a close, we have a special first look at the casts* of Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO! We cannot wait to share this brilliant production with you in February. You can get your tickets now at tickets.bethel.edu

Photo Credit: Toby Ryberg

Artistic Director: Dr. Merrin Guice Gill
Conductor: Dr. Steven Thompson

*The roles in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO are double-cast, meaning that cast members will be on for their roles at select performances