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 I Love a Piano
Music by Irving Berlin
Conceived by Ray Roderick and Michael Berkeley
Directed by Anne Lewis
October 11 to October 21, 2012
Featuring nearly 60 of Irving Berlin’s best tunes, I Love a Piano is a triumphant tribute to this genius of the musical stage. This energetic revue chronicles the boundless spirit of the American Century from the era of World War I through the Roaring ’20s and the Depression through to the 1950s. Featuring such classics as “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Blue Skies,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” and, of course, “I Love a Piano.”
 Ricochet! Emerging Choreographers Concert
November 8 to 10, 2012
The Dance season opens its 30th anniversary with an eclectic program of world premiere dances featuring the fresh and daring vision of our student choreographers. Offering a wide variety of styles, this entirely student run showcase highlights our most advanced and gifted choreographers.
 Screendance Festival
November 10 & 11, 2012
This year we are thrilled to be opening our 7th Annual Screendance Festival with a screening of a new documentary titled Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance about the founding of the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet company on the first night of the festival, Saturday, November 10th at 8 pm. The films director, Bob Hercules, and two of its featured company dancers, our very own Trinette Singleton and Davis Robertson, will form a panel discussion that will help fill in the story surrounding this remarkable company.
And Mr. Hercules returns on the second evening, Sunday, November 11th at 8pm to judge the film submissions of our 48-Hour Screendance Challenge wherein our Dance and TV/Film majors work together to conceive, choreograph, light, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours. This popular event often draws a standing room only crowd and both evening events are free and open to the public. Please note both events will be held in the auditorium of the Pricilla Payne Hurd Science Center on the DeSales campus.
 Gaudeamus Christmas Concert
December 2 & 3 and 7 & 8, 2012
Featuring sacred and secular music, readings and carols under the direction of Conductor J. Bennett Durham, this annual Christmas concert, presented in the intimate and festively decked Connelly Chapel is a perfect way to usher in the holidays!
 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George
March 29 to May 2, 2013
The talented Act 3 Company, comprised of senior theatre majors, will present Roald Dahl’s beloved story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. An appealing stage adaptation for kids and adults alike.
 12th Annual Student Film Festival
March 22 & 23, 2013
The TV/Film students at DeSales have been described as “young filmmakers on the rise.” This annual showcase celebrates the fruits of their year-long labor as screenwriters, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, and musicians. These witty, compelling, and often powerful films give rise to a new generation of storytellers.
 Spring Choral Concert
April 19 & 20, 2013
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a concert of secular and sacred choral works featuring the University Chorale, Schola Cantorum--the University’s chamber choir--and guest instrumentalists. This annual concert is sure to awaken the senses and enliven the soul.
This year we are thrilled to be opening our 7th Annual Screendance Festival with a screening of a new documentary titled Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance about the founding of the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet company on the first night of the festival, Saturday, November 10th at 8 pm. The films director, Bob Hercules, and two of its featured company dancers, our very own Trinette Singleton and Davis Robertson, will form a panel discussion that will help fill in the story surrounding this remarkable company.
Then Mr. Hercules returns on the second evening, Sunday, November 11th at 8pm to judge the film submissions of our 48-Hour Screendance Challenge wherein our Dance and TV/Film majors work together to conceive, choreograph, light, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours. This popular event often draws a standing room only crowd and both evening events are free and open to the public. Please note both events will be held in the auditorium of the Pricilla Payne Hurd Science Center on the DeSales campus. |
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