Theatre Department - Willamette University

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Susan Coromel
Guest Actor: Raissa Fleming
Rehearsal dates: August 28th – September 27th
Production dates: September 28th – October 7th

Effervescent wit takes center stage as WU Theatre proudly presents Oscar Wilde's unrivaled comedy. Set in 1890s England the play focuses on a gentleman who assumes the role of his fictitious brother Ernest in order to enjoy himself in the city without ruining his reputation at his country estate. Mistaken identity drives the hilarity that ensues in the classic tale.

Driving Under the Influence by Nick Zagone
Directed by Guest director Marc Friedman
Rehearsal dates: October 8th – November 8th
Production dates: November 9th – November 18th

"Life,” they say, “is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” Find out what John and Yoko meant as you follow eight crazy kids past their post-high school daze and on into suburbia, marriage, 2.5 kids - or not - and you'll see it's more fun when life doesn't turn out as planned. Written by 1990 WU Theatre Alum, Nick Zagone.

The Women
Directed by guest artist Karen Vaccaro
Rehearsal dates: January – March 5
Production dates: March 6th – March 16th.

The Women is a gleefully malicious comedy about New York socialites, their twisted marriages and the delicious gossip that ruins their reputations. Smart, sexy and scandalous, these femme fatales close our 2007-08 season with style!

Shakespeare to Go
After last year's success at area high schools, Willamette University Theatre is excited to again offer Shakespeare to Go, a lean, fast and exciting educational outreach program for all ages. See Shakespeare's most popular plays in a fast-paced show that will delight all ages! Suitable for second grade and up, this Shakespeare performed in a simple, innovative, and exciting way, but also learn about Shakespeare's language, theatre and social history. The running time of this production is approximately 45 minutes. To book a date for your school, please contact Virginia Belt at shakespearetogo@willamette.edu