Department of Fine Arts
Theatre

Theatre at Tarleton Live!

2008-09 Season
Four Mainstage Shows. All performances at 7:30 pm
Production Description

September 4, 2008

World Premiere of Texans in Tuscania
starring the students of Tarleton State

7:30 p.m.

In the theater

The film "Texans in Tuscania," a feature length documentary shot by TSU students, will have its world premiere in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Theater on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and admission is free.

September 23-27, 2008

Godspell
By Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak

Musical

In the theater

The Tarleton State University Fine Arts Department is proud to present the first mainstage production of the 2008-2009 season.

"Godspell," a musical be Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, opens Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 in the theatre of the Clyde He. Wells Fine Arts Building on the TSU campus. The show runs through Saturday, September 26.

Based on the parables of Jesus as found in the book of Matthew, the play, which opened on Broadway in 1971, is a retelling of the story of Jesus' ministry, told with modern music.

November 4-8, 2008

Stop Kiss
By Diana Son

In the theater


Young People Series
Programs run for approximately one hour.
Date Time Production Description Location

October 11, 2008

performances at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Wiley and the Hairy Man
by Susan Zeder

 

Something Fun for Everyone

In the auditorium

Summer Studio 2008
For ticket information contact the Fine Arts Center Box Office
254.968.9634 or click here.
Date Time Production Description Location

July 24-26 and July 31 – August 2

7:30 PM

California Suite
by Neil Simon

 

The laughs are abundant in this play by the master of American comedy. The story follows four couples that separately inhabit a Los Angeles hotel suite, bringing along their problems, anxieties, and marital dilemmas. This is Neil Simon at his witty, farcical best.

We rated this play PG-13.

Wells Fine Arts Center Workshop Theater

August 5-9

7:30 PM

Greater Tuna
by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard

 

A hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The framework for the show is the radio programming at station OKKK, opened by the morning news program of Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie, which includes funny weather, funny commercials and a good old fashioned Klan meeting.

We rated this play suitable for every Texan, any age.

Wells Fine Arts Center Workshop Theater

The box office will be open on weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00, starting on July 21. It will also be open on performance days from 3:00 to 8:00 and on the Saturday of a performance at 6:00. Remember, due to the smaller, more intimate nature of our workshop theatre, available tickets will go fast.

*All shows subject to change.

Ticket prices are $10.00 for the general public, and $8.00 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are also $8.00 for Tarleton staff and faculty (limit 2) and for Tarleton students (limit 1). Remember, you must show your Texan card to qualify for discounted rates.