Whether you're a theater, dance or music lover, Georgetown's fall arts schedule has something for everyone. For information about 2009-10 Department of Performing Arts events, call 687-ARTS or visit the
Web site.
Theater
Getting Out, Oct. 8-17, Walsh Black Box Theatre. Just released from prison, Arlene is trying to get her life back on track, but her former self, friends and family stand in her way. Directed by
Miranda Rose Hall (C'11).
No Exit, Oct. 14-18, Poulton Hall, Stage III.
Jon Tosetti (C'10) directs Jean-Paul Sartre's masterpiece that dives into the depths of the human psyche.
Six Characters in Search of an Author, Oct. 15-24, Davis Performing Arts Center, Gonda Theatre. Head of theater studies
Derek Goldman directs a world premiere adaptation about strangers determined to find an author to pen their experiences in a play that blends reality and fiction.
Super!, Oct. 23, McNeir Auditorium. The Georgetown Players mount a children's show about the dastardly Mr. E and his machine to rid of world of "no." Directed by
Evan Mousseau (C'11).
Improv Show, Nov. 6, Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley. The night of unscripted comedy relies on quick wit and audience suggestions.
Caroline, or Change, Nov. 12-24. Directed by
Kari Fox (C'10), the Tony-nominated musical explores the clash between two families against the backdrop of the civil rights movement.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith, Dec. 7, Gaston Hall. The partnership between Georgetown and Arena Stage features actors
Ed Asner and
David Strathairn.
Music and Vocal Concerts
DC A Cappella Fest, Nov. 7 and 14, Gaston Hall. The GU Phantoms and GraceNotes host this event, which includes invited performers from outside Georgetown.
GU Wind Ensemble, Nov. 17, Gaston Hall. Featuring the works of John Phillip Sousa, Robert W. Smith and Eric Whitacre.
GU Chamber, Nov. 22, McNeir Auditorium. The performance called is "Form and Invention."
GU Jazz, Dec. 3, Gaston Hall. Holiday favorites are on tap when the GU Phantoms a cappella group joins the jazz ensemble.
World Percussion Ensemble, Dec. 4, McNeir Auditorium. The ensemble explores sounds from the Middle East, Cuba and America.
Guild of Bands, Dec. 5, Walsh Black Box Theatre. The guild is an umbrella group for small rock, jazz and pop ensembles.
GU Concert Choir, Dec. 5, Dahlgren Chapel. "Divine Image" combines musical settings of texts that represent God in various forms.
GU Orchestra, Dec. 6, Gaston Hall. This all-Mozart program features some of Washington's premiere vocalists.
Dance Performances
Black Movements Dance Theatre, Nov. 13-14, Walsh Black Box Theatre. Students choreograph and perform dances that reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity at Georgetown.
GU Dance Company, Nov. 20-21, Walsh Black Box Theatre. Directed by Amanda Silva (C'10), the concert is an eclectic mix of ballet, hip hop, tap and more.
Friday Music Series
The free weekly concert series in McNeir Auditorium opens Sept. 18 with "Composers, Performers and Their Critics," co-sponsored by Lauinger Library. Featuring cellist
Vasily Popov, pianist
Ralitza Patcheva and narrators
Anna Celenza and
Anthony DelDonna. The second series session on Sept. 25 features pianist
Dan Franklin Smith, who also will hold a master class with students open to the public. The Oct. 2 session features Grammy-winning bass trombonist
David Taylor and saxophonist
Daniel Schnyder, whose performance draws inspiration from Latin and Middle Eastern styles.
