THE 2009-2010 PAGE SERIES IS NOW IN PROGRESS.
The second half of the 2009- 2010 Page Series begins January 15.
This second half of the season you will experience the world at your door, again. You, your family, and friends can share the best in live performing arts from the Page Series.
You hear of courage and doing the right thing when Underground Railroad Theatre tells the story of Harriet Tubman, January 15. Then a tale of thwarted love in ballet slippers, when Moscow Festival Ballet performs Giselle, January 26. Go on a journey written by JRR Tolkien about the ring lost and found with Bilbo, when Theatre Sans Fil presents The Hobbit, February 9. Hear sweet harmonies from the popular Canadian new folk/bluegrass group, Wailin’ Jennys (pictured on right), February 24. Just in time for Saint Patrick's Day enjoy traditional Celtic country tunes from Ireland with award winning Danú (pictured lower right), March 10. Our season ends with Beethoven piano pieces that enliven the soul played by Ned Kirk, March 13-14.
More information about the Page Series' artists can be viewed by going to the PERFORMANCES drop down menu above and clicking on the Page Series.
Pre-Show Dinners
The Moscow Festival Ballet program, January 26, and the Danú concert, March 10, have pre-show dinners.
Make your evening an event, enjoy a pre-show dinner – catered by Chartwells – in the nearby President’s Room of the Toner Student Center.
Dinners can be purchased when buying your tickets. $22 Adults . $14 children
Buy Online, call the Box Office, 457-1715, or stop in M - F, 10am -6pm to order your tickets.
COMING NEXT ON THE PAGE SERIES:
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD THEATRE: ARE YOU READY MY SISTER?
Friday, January 15 at 6:30 pm in the Page Theatre.
Tickets: $12 Adults, $5 Seniors and Students
This historical adventure story of Harriet Tubman the “great conductor” of the Underground Railroad, and the Quaker women who helped her bring 300 slaves to freedom features live music based on spirituals of the time, dramatic scenes, and audience participation. The set, a giant patchwork quilt, unfolds the story; each square of the quilt comes to life with shadow puppets and illuminated scenery.
Harriet Tubman lived from 1819 until 1913. She was born a slave but later became a fugitive from slavery, fleeing from Southern states where slavery was practiced to Northern states where it was not. Harriet then became a “conductor” on the so-called Underground Railr oad, returning to the South to bring other fugitives out of slavery.
During the Civil War, Tubman was a nurse (she cured an entire regiment of dysentery), a scout, and a spy for the Union Army (the Army of the Northern States). After the war, she moved to Auburn, a town in upstate New York and opened a home for elderly and wounded African Americans.
For over 25 years Underground Railroad Theatre’s artistry has delighted audiences young and old through the combination of acting, puppetry and music that explores community concerns. The company is committed to presenting theater that provokes discussion, builds bridges between people, and reflects cultural diversity.
Upcoming Music Department Events:
JAZZ ENSEMBLE and JAZZ COMBO I CONCERT
December 4, 7:30 pm, Page Theatre
Guest jazz vocalist and cornet player Miles Johnston.
SMU CHOIRS CONCERT
December 5, 7:30 pm, Chapel of Saint Mary's of the Angels
Seasonal concert.
SMU CONCERT BAND
December 6, 3:00 pm, Page Theatre
A holiday tradition.
Tickets for all events: $10 Adults; $5 Seniors and Students.
SMU students are eligible for free Student Rush Tickets to these events.
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