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WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!<\/h5>\n

Welcome to our slate of projects for 2025 and 2026, chosen to entice and inspire.\u00a0 <\/span>Each piece built\u2014through performance, design, and production, to spark the creative fire within.<\/p>\n

Join me at the theatre.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nKirsten Greenidge<\/strong>
\nDirector, School of Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2025- 2026 Slate of Projects<\/h2>\n

Show details subject to change. Please send inquiries to theatre@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TICKETS TO BU PRODUCTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jump ahead…<\/h4>\n

to a specific time of the academic year to check out what shows will be playing then!<\/p>\n

Fall Semester<\/a><\/h5>\n
Spring Semester<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fall 2025<\/h3>\n

Q0: A Number<\/em><\/h5>
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By Caryl Churchill<\/strong>
\nDirected by Erin Scheier (CFA’27)
\nLed by Jasper Bartkovich (CFA’27), Luke Meisel (CFA’27), and Erin Scheier (CFA’27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Human cloning is the subject of this beguiling hour-long psychological thriller that blends topical scientific speculation with a stunning portrait of the relationship between fathers and their sons. (Concord Theatricals)<\/p>\n

\u201cQ0\u201d has been a long standing tradition within the SOT, although it has occurred less frequently in recent years.\u00a0 The Q0 project is student produced, directed, and acted.\u00a0 It is typically a play that has already been published (i.e. not student written).<\/p>\n

Production elements are minimal to uplift exploration of text and bodies in space.<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 28 \u2022 <\/strong> 7pm
\nSaturday, September 6 \u2022 <\/strong>2pm<\/p>\n

David Copeland Blackbox Theatre<\/h5>\n
CFA 354 \u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

All tickets free, general admission at the door<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Ceremony<\/em><\/h5>
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World Premiere by Mfoniso Udofia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directed by Kevin R. Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced by <\/span>CHUANG Stage<\/a>, in partnership with Boston University School of Theatre and <\/span>Boston Playwrights\u2019 Theatre<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Mfoniso Udofia continues her Ufot Family Cycle with a vibrant, heartwarming celebration of love intertwining Nigerian and Nepali cultures. When Abasiama and Disciple\u2019s only son, Ekong asks Lumanthi Rathi to be his wife, they accept that their dream wedding might have to go on without either of their fathers present. But when Lumanti\u2019s dad has a sudden change of heart, Ekong dares to attempt a reconciliation with his long-estranged father in order to make the ritual of their wedding ceremony truly whole. CHUANG Stage, Boston Playwrights\u2019 Theatre, and Boston University College of Fine Arts join forces to produce this world premiere, commissioned and developed by The Huntington.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

September 11- October 5, 2025<\/h5>\n

Thursday, September 11 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nFriday, September 12 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nSaturday, September 13 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nSunday, September 14 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nWednesday, September 17 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nThursday, September 18 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nFriday, September 19 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nSaturday, September 20 \u2022 2pm
\nSaturday, September 20 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nSunday, September 21 \u2022 <\/strong> 2pm
\nWednesday, September 24 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nThursday, September 25 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nFriday, September 26 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nSaturday, September 27 \u2022 <\/strong>2pm
\nSaturday, September 27 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSunday, September 28 \u2022 <\/strong>2pm
\nWednesday, October 1 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nThursday, October 2 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nFriday, October 3 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 4 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm
\nSaturday, October 4 \u2022 <\/strong>7:30pm
\nSunday, October 5 \u2022 <\/strong>2pm<\/p>\n

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre \u2022 820 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

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2025 Springboard Series<\/h5>
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The School of Theatre New Play Initiative presents public readings of new offerings to the world of theatre. Directed music stand\/table readings of the play with a short rehearsal period. Each reading will include a short talk-back at the end with the playwright and the cast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Springboard Projects 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Mania <\/i>by Emery Genga (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, October 4, 11am<\/p>\n

Paper Angels<\/i> by Nathaniel Ryan-Kern (CFA’27)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 20, 11am<\/p>\n

Among the Greatest: A Retelling of Gilgamesh<\/em> by Edward Bergham (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 20, 2pm<\/p>\n

The Rug<\/i> by Paolo Bonarriva (CFA’28)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 27, 2pm<\/p>\n

The Cosmic Dilemma <\/i>by Frane Cebalo (CFA’27)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, October 4, 2pm<\/p>\n

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit <\/i>by Chloe McFarlane (CFA’26) and Amanda Reynolds (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Tuesday, December 9, 7pm<\/p>\n

David Copeland Blackbox Theatre<\/h5>\n
CFA 354 \u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

All tickets free, general admission at the door<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Next Stage Workshops<\/h5>
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The School of Theatre New Play Initiative presents a series of Next Stage workshops, scenes, and plays. These Next Stage pieces will be directed by our Undergraduate Directors and will flower as the next step in the fruition of these new plays by BU students.<\/p>\n

The nature of the presentation and the work is determined by the needs of the play. Curated by Kirsten Greenidge, this \u201con-its-feet\u201d workshop or play experience focuses on different areas of the writing or specific parts of a project in the process of development.<\/p>\n

Next Stage Workshops 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Carnacale <\/i>by Fintan Bracken<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 13, 4pm<\/p>\n

House Play <\/i>by Janie McRae (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 13, 7pm<\/p>\n

O True Apothecary<\/i>\u00a0by Yide Cai<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 20, 4pm<\/p>\n

Sacred Heart<\/em> by Lucy Leahy (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 20, 7pm<\/p>\n

Bad Time for Butterflies<\/em>\u00a0by Gabrielle Franklin<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 27, 4pm<\/p>\n

Birds of Prey<\/em> by Eva Sheehy-Moss (CFA’26)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, September 27, 7pm<\/p>\n

jessica of venice<\/em>\u00a0by Rachel Beth Greene<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, October 4, 4pm<\/p>\n

Heartburn<\/em> by Luke Meisel (CFA’27)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Saturday, October 4, 7pm<\/p>\n

David Copeland Blackbox Theatre<\/h5>\n
CFA 354 \u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

All tickets free, general admission at the door<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fringe Festival: The Eleanors<\/em><\/h5>
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\nA co-production of BU School of Theatre and BU Opera Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

Composer and Librettist \u2022 Jodi Goble<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Co-Librettist \u2022 Michael Ching<\/strong>
\nMusic Director \u2022 Matthew Larson<\/strong>
\nStage Director \u2022 Edward Sturm (CFA’24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eleanors<\/em> is a 90-minute chamber opera set in the final year of World War II. Newlywed nurse Maxie turns to her friends Lilian and Ramona for support when her husband Cal is captured during the Battle of the Bulge and imprisoned. Lyrical, funny, high energy, heartbreaking and heartwarming, <\/span>The Eleanors<\/em> is infused throughout with musical influences from swing and American Songbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Boston University Fringe Festival<\/a>\u00a0is a collaboration between the College of Fine Arts School of Music: Opera Institute and School of Theatre. The festival\u2019s mission is to produce new or rarely performed significant works in the opera and theatre repertoire, bringing performances and audiences together in unique theatrical settings. For over two decades, Fringe Festival at Boston University has celebrated and amplified new work, shown in spare and minimal productions.<\/p>\n

October 10-12, 2025<\/h5>\n

Friday, October 10 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 11 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm
\nSaturday, October 11 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSunday, October 12 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm<\/p>\n

Studio ONE\u00a0\u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

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Fringe Festival: Thumbprint<\/em><\/h5>

\nA co-production of BU School of Theatre and BU Opera Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

Composer \u2022 Kamala Sankaram<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Librettist (from a series of interviews with Mai) \u2022 Susan Yankowitz<\/strong>
\nMusic Director \u2022 Allison Voth<\/strong>
\nStage Director \u2022 Grant Sorenson (CFA’25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thumbprint <\/em>is inspired by the extraordinary transformation of Mukhtar Mai, a young woman whose world was shattered by an act of brutality that could have destroyed her. Instead, she discovers a weapon\u2014her voice\u2014and against all odds, to the astonishment of her country and herself, she seeks justice and finds it. \u201cThe worst thing in my life is also the best,\u201d she says. \u201cIt has given my life meaning.\u201d Her journey resonates beyond borders in its implicit belief that even in the darkest times, one person, one voice, through a single act of courage, can change life for thousands.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Boston University Fringe Festival<\/a> is a collaboration between the College of Fine Arts School of Music: Opera Institute and School of Theatre. The festival\u2019s mission is to produce new or rarely performed significant works in the opera and theatre repertoire, bringing performances and audiences together in unique theatrical settings. For over two decades, Fringe Festival at Boston University has celebrated and amplified new work, shown in spare and minimal productions.<\/p>\n

October 24-26, 2025<\/h5>\n

Friday, October 24 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 25 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm
\nSunday, October 26 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm<\/p>\n

Studio ONE\u00a0\u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

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Dream<\/em><\/h5>
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By William Shakespeare<\/strong>
\nDirected by Clay Hopper
\nDeveloped by Clay Hopper, Jon Savage, and James Grady<\/strong><\/p>\n

A collaboration between BU\u2019s School of Theatre, School of Visual Arts, and Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, this production is fully Shakespeare\u2019s play and not an adaptation. It is also a culmination of 7 years of research and development of a novel design tool, Random Actor<\/a>, which uses computational vision and machine learning to create and design physically interactive projections within an immersive projected media environment for the actor. Additional technologies we hope to employ are the capturing of 3D images with LiDAR cameras and digital asset manipulation via the previsualization software, both of which was acquired with generous grants from the Shipley Foundation.\u00a0 These grants were written by Jorge Arroyo<\/a>\u00a0and Jon Savage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

October 24-26, 2025<\/h5>\n

Friday, October 24 \u2022 <\/strong> 7:30pm
\nSaturday, October 25 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm
\nSaturday, October 25 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a07:30pm
\nSunday, October 26 \u2022 <\/strong>\u00a02pm<\/p>\n

“Jewels 1” Juliane Ethel Leilani Miller Studio Theatre<\/h5>\n
CFA 352 \u2022 College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave<\/h5>\n

All tickets free, general admission at the door<\/strong><\/p>\n