2017 Student Matinee Series
**Booking now for 2017 Fall/Winter Semester**
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Children of Mystery River (September 8 thru September 17)
Based on a story by Phil and Joanne Peterson, adapted for the stage by students of University of Wisconsin, River Falls
In the early 1800s, three orphaned children set off on the quest of paddling a mystery river, from its source to its end. Rather than lessons taught, readers will learn from the youth's adventures, basics of water and environmental concerns, as well as the merit of cooperation vs. competition in human behavior.Children of Mystery River is a new work based on the book by local writer Phil Peterson and adapted by students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Available student matinee dates:
Monday 9/11, Tuesday 9/12, Wednesday 9/13, Thursday 9/14, Friday 9/15
Death of a Salesman (October 7 thru October 28)
By Arthur Miller
An iconic piece of American theatre history, this Pulitzer Prize winning play follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman at the end of his career who can’t make ends meet. He tries to reconcile with his estranged sons, as hope and tragedy abound. A great choice for high school English classes and drama clubs.
Available student matinee dates:
Wednesdays: 10/11, 10/18, 10/25
The Diary of Anne Frank: A Staged Reading (November 10)
Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
The harrowing story of a Jewish family in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. In honor of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, (November 9-10, 1938), a night in Germany when thousands upon thousands of Jews were subject to terror and violence by the Nazis. Over 1,000 Jewish synagogues and over 7,500 Jewish businesses were destroyed, and approximately 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and taken to concentration camps.
Friday: 11/10
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (November 25 thru December 24)
By Joe Landry
A fun twist on an American standard: this adaptation of Frank Capra's beloved holiday film presents the story as a live radio play, where the audience watches as a small ensemble of performers brings to life all the sights, sounds, and characters of this iconic Christmas story.
Available student matinee dates:
Tuesdays: 11/28, 12/5, 12/19
Wednesdays: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Thursdays: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
