2019 Fall Senior Series

Messiah College Department of Theatre and Dance presents 2019 Fall Senior Series

 The 2019 Fall Senior Series

An evening of performance created and presented by department seniors.

Tickets: $5

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Ticket Office, online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.
*Please note that some performances will contain mature content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

Important Note: Please be aware that parking is currently tight on campus due to construction. Audience members may need extra time to find parking, and may want to consider parking at Starry Field if the Climenhaga & Visitor lots are filled. Thank you!

The Fall Senior Series: “Aku Jelajahi (I [will] Travel)”

[Weekend 1]

December 6 & 7 @ 8pm
December 7 @ 3pm
Grace Pollock Dance Studio, Climenhaga Building, Messiah College
Estimated Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes (TBC)

Aku Jelajahi (I [will] Travel)
Created & Performed by James Lim
Featuring Rachel Lauver

Every individual’s story is different, and whether we like to admit it or not, we have been shaped by our society. We are all yearning for purpose—each struggling to find a way to marry our vocations with our passions, while searching for how to make an impact that will leave a legacy long after we’re gone. Through life’s ups and downs, we are constantly finding ways to grow and mature. Join James as he explores his life’s ups and downs, the things that have impacted his life, and where life might lead in the future.

*Please note that this performance contains mature content (adult language, reference to sexual assault) and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

Estimated Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes (TBC)

The Fall Senior Series: “Great Challenges, Greater Joy” & “Sam and Charlie”

[Weekend 2]

December 13 & 14 @ 8pm
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building, Messiah College
Estimated Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes (time includes one 15 minute intermission)

Great Challenges, Greater Joy
Created by Lindsey Blank & Brooklyn Duttweiler

In our lives we have found that art explores life’s greatest challenges while also expressing the joy that God gives. In pursuit of this creative endeavor, we showcase the different redemption stories that have altered our perceptions. Through the combination of dance and costuming, we have worked to express those emotions that are too difficult to put into words.

Estimated runtime: 30 minutes

Sam and Charlie
Created & Performed by Brittany Grove & Ellen Diehl

Sam is a vocalist. Charlie is a dog. When Sam faces challenges in her career and her relationship with her mother, Charlie tries to help with the charm that only a canine could possess. A playful frolic of camaraderie and fun, this story explores relationships and how we communicate with those closest to us.

*There will be a talkback after this performance with the creators of Sam and Charlie. Join us after the show to discuss impactful moments and give feedback to develop the original work.

Estimated runtime: 45 minutes