Upcoming Shows

A Wrinkle In Time

Madeleine L’Engle, adapted by John Glore

A Wrinkle in Time, L’Engle’s beloved children’s classic, takes to the Gezon stage in November, as the Calvin Theatre Company explores what it means to dwell in home and hope. Meg Murray with braces, stubbornness and her fierce love of family, battles the forces of evil to rescue her father, save her family, and perhaps the world. Joining forces with three mysterious women—Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which—her brother Charles Wallace, and the dreamy Calvin O'Keefe, she travels across galaxies to wrest her Father and Charles Wallace from the darkness of IT. Though harrowing at times, the story proves two things: first, that Love can overcome Evil and, second, there is such a thing as a Tesseract! Audiences ages 5 to 105 will be captivated by this vivid theatrical retelling of A Wrinkle in Time.

Directed by Debra Freeberg

Calvin Gezon Auditorium
November 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 - 7:30 p.m.
November 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Sonsored by Calvin Theatre Company and the Communication Department

Laboratory Theatre "Shorts"

An Evening of one-acts by Calvin University students

Join the Communication Department and Calvin Theatre Company in a delightful evening of one-acts ("the shorts") directed and potentially designed by Calvin students. These one-acts selected by the theatre staff will illustrate the arts at Calvin theme of "Create, Unite, Renew: Dwelling, with CTC specifically exploring themes of Home and Hope." These February productions will be the product of the Laboratory Theatre Interim class—with participation open to the entire Calvin Community.

Calvin Lab Theatre
February 6, 7, 8 - 7:30 p.m.
Sonsored by Calvin Theatre Company and the Communication Department

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s The Tempest transports us to a magical isle where beasts and fairies alike confound wayward travelers who dare to trespass on Prospero’s realm. It’s a tale of magic, deception, revenge, and passion. Usurped by his brother, the Duke of Milan, and set adrift, Prospero makes a savage island his home. For twelve years, he lives in isolation with his daughter, with the beastly Caliban and ethereal Ariel to serve them—until Prospero finds a means to avenge himself. A magician of great power, Prospera lures his enemies to his shore by shipwreck, where he torments the wicked and tests the unproven through magical means. Scattered and separate, the hapless survivors hatch plots and lose themselves, drink to excess and are bewitched by Ariel. One fellow, however, Prospero sets apart, intending him for his daughter Miranda. Youthful Ferdinand proves himself noble and worthy of Miranda’s hand. The story ends with judgements rendered, wrongs righted, a wedding and new beginnings for all.

Adapted and Directed by Curt L. Tofteland
Calvin Gezon Auditorium
April 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, - 7:30 p.m.
April 23 -10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Calvin Theatre Company and the Communication Department