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The Twilight Zone
Helen and Stewardess
Adams State University Theatre/ Directed by Brandon Billings March 2020
WONDERLAND: A Socially-Distanced Adventure with Alice
Alice
Adams State University Theatre/ Directed by Jenna Neilsen, director of theatre, and George McConnell, assistant professor of theatre Septemeber 2020
Faced with the challenges of Covid-19
We devised an outdoor performance
All actors and spectators in masks
Groups of 8 lead to 6 different locations by 1 of 8 Alices
The weather was beautiful
6' Apart
Taylor
Adams State University Theatre proudly presents “6’ Apart” – a new docudrama created and directed by Adams State Senior Theatre Major Hannah Eubanks.
A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Ghost Story.
Fred's Wife/Caroline/Fan
Adams State University Theatre proudly presents A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Ghost Story. Adapted and Directed by Dr. John H. Taylor. Free on YouTube at Adams State University Theatre from Dec. 1 - Jan. 1.
This movie version of our stage play was filmed in February 2021 in the midst of the pandemic. We hope you enjoy our work both as a new version of this beloved holiday classic as well as a glimpse into how our students and faculty created theatre during this global crisis.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Suzanne
Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin
directed by Dr. George McConnell
assistant directed by Hannah Eubanks
costume design by Jenna Neilsen
set/light design by David Gerke
live-streamed with a two camera broadcast from the Adams State University SLV Federal Bank Main Stage Theatre
April, 2021
French Pig
Amee
French Pig by David Jacobi, Directed by Rebecca (Bex) Schmitt. In Medieval Europe, criminal trials weren’t just for humans. Animal “criminals” were also put before a judge and jury. After her sister is killed by their pig, a peasant farmer wades through the miry bureaucracy of the 15th century criminal justice system in order to get her pig back.It’s a play about mourning, existential pigs, hiding in plain sight, and the eternal struggle to give meaning to/prove the pointlessness of tragic events.
Roosters
Juana
Roosters by Milcha Sanchez-Scott. Directed by George McConnell. “Roosters” is the first play by a LatinX playwright produced by the department since 2018. McConnell, assistant professor of theatre, also appreciates the reality and cosmic aspects used by the playwright Milcha Sanchez-Scott.
The plot follows the dynamics of a family as the long-standing tradition of cock fighting is challenged by the son, who has a different vision for the future. “The stage design feels as realistic as a movie set,” McConnell says. “The vision is realistic with gestures to cosmic influence.”
Life is a dream
Life is a dream by Pedro Calderón de la Barca adapted by Cuban American Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Directed by John Taylor
The play has classic elements that have driven some of the world’s greatest stories. At its center is Prince Segismundo. On the day he was born, Segismundo was sentenced to a life of isolation and imprisonment by his father, King Basillio, who believed astrological signs and the death of Segismundo’s mother in childbirth foretold of the child growing up to be a tyrannical king.
Weaving in and out of the story is the tale of a young woman, Rosuara, who has come to the distant land of Segismundo and the king. On a quest of her own, Rosuara risks all in her pursuit to avenge her heart that was broken by the king’s nephew, Duke Astolfo, and to restore her honor.
“Life is a Dream” is a story of self-discovery, transformation and, writes Taylor in his Director’s Notes, “asks basic questions about the role of free will and destiny in our lives.” Yet, while Taylor also describes it as a “philosophical” play, under his direction, it’s well suited for a contemporary audience
Fuck Yeah!
Creator/Performer
directed and designed by george mcconnell and Hannah Eubanksdevised by those two above and the performers:Taylor Anaya-Estrada as Nigel on DrumsJamie Bulzomi as Nigel on Lead GuitarChristopher Cates as Nigel on BassGwen Garger as Nigel on VocalsKathy Duran as the Merch Girl and doing the tech shit
sort of a rock show/sort of a play
they are absolutely not a band. they are definitely a band.
SOUR MILF is here to fuck rock your face off. and give you your box of shit. and maybe kiss you one last time.
you can trust me. i'm a liar.
May 2021, SquarePeg Brewerks Outback, Alamosa
here's a video of the whole fucking thing
You Are What You
Megan
Adams State University Theatre presents the dark comedy “You are What You” written by Mora V. Harris and directed by KathyLee Duran.
Adams State Senior Theatre Major Kathylee Duran chose her directorial debut after connecting with the material on a deep and meaningful level. Duran’s mother died a year ago and “You are What You” really hit home for her. “I have struggled with over eating, mental health issues and now this new hurdle of trying to get back into my life after my mom has been gone.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. October 27 through October 30, in the Xperimental Theatre. While the play has lots of emotion, there are also a lot of laughs.
Christmas Time Christmas Time
Creator/Performer
Directed by George McConnell, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre, Christmastime! Christmastime! includes dancing, singing, and comedy skits, to entertain audiences of all ages. Christmastime! Christmastime! was devised by the ensemble