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2023-2024 Theatre Production Season
October 12-22, 2023
Lost Girl by Kimberly Belflower
What became of Wendy Darling in the years following her adventures with Peter Pan? Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets others who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character – the girl who had to grow up.
November 16-December 3, 2023
A Charlie Brown Christmas
By Charles M. Schulz; Based on the TV special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson; Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
The classic animated special comes to life in this faithful adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. An event for the entire family.
February 8-17, 2024
Wolf/Girl by Heidi Kraay
Tired of feeling like a misfit, Maddy runs away from her hometown bullies and joins up with a wolf pack. The longer she stays, the more she identifies with her new family, becoming a wolf at ease in her skin for the first time. But in order to find true peace, she must face her past, returning to her human body with wolf spirit inside. Wolf/Girl
April 12-14, 2024
The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Creative Writing MFA Reading Series
Free and open to the public, the MFA Reading Series brings renowned writers to the Boise State Campus. Stay tuned to our events feed for the latest upcoming events and check out the following link for more information.
Theatre Arts Past Productions
The Boise State Theatre program is proud to offer a variety of engaging and exciting yearly productions that provide students with hands-on experience both on and off stage. We are also proud of our history and our long list of past shows.
Follow the following link for a list of past productions.