ANIMAL FARM (THE MUSICAL) by George Orwell,
Stage Adaptation by Peter Hall, Music by Richard Peaslee, Lyrics by Adrian Mitchell
Directed by Mitchell Thomas, Associate Professor of Theatre
A collaboration between Westmont Theatre and Music Departments
February 23, 24, and 25 at 8 pm, Porter Theatre
March 1 and 2 at 8 pm, Porter Theatre
March 3 at 2 and 8 pm, Porter Theatre
Students and Seniors $7, General $15
George Orwell’s satirical masterpiece is brought to disturbing and poignant life in this musical adaptation of one of the 20th century’s most enduring works. Originally written as a response to Stalinist Russia, Animal Farm still resonates powerfully today – how wickedness, corruption, greed, ignorance, and power can turn any human into an animal, and turn an animal into a human.
The Fever by Wallace Shawn
Performed by Mitchell Thomas, Associate Professor of Theatre
Directed by Maurie Lord
March 22, 23, and 24 at 8 pm in The Space at Porter Theatre
$10 general admission
Winner of the 1991 Obie award for best play, The Fever is a work that asks, in a highly original way: Is it possible, or even right, for a sensitive person to be happy in today's world? After performances in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Spokane, and London, Professor Mitchell Thomas inaugurates the new intimate theatre space at Westmont with this one-man tour de force performance.
"…mesmerizingly theatrical—a profoundly engaging journey through the awakening of a pampered man's conscience." —NY Newsday.
THE FRINGE
Westmont Festival Theatre, Curated by John Blondell
April 13, 14, 15
Various Venues and Times on the Westmont campus
$10 General Admission, $7 Students and Seniors
The department’s wild, end-of-year theatrical bonanza of progressive new work by Westmont students and faculty, featuring a 10-minute play festival, devised theatre, and contemporary dance. Come experience the only Fringe in town!
BOX OFFICE For reservations and further information, please call 565-7140.