Gustavus Blogs

Category: Theatre & Dance

  • that single fleeting moment: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert April 13, 14, and 16

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    msousa

    Gustavus Adolphus College Dance Company will perform their spring concert that single fleeting moment on April 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., as well as April 16 at 2 p.m. These performances are open to the public in Rob and Judy Gardner Lab Theatre. Tickets are required for admission. There is also a private, invitation…

  • Fine Arts Preview: March 6 to March 12

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    msousa

    This week features Rose Paddock’s senior recital, and the continuation of exhibitions at the Schaefer Art Gallery and the Hillstrom Museum of Art. Rose Paddock, Senior Recital March 10 | 7:30 p.m. Christ Chapel Rose Paddock is a saxophonist from Williamsburg, Virginia. She is a senior physics major with a minor in music at Gustavus…

  • Fine Arts Preview February 20-26

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    achatfield

    This week features the performances of Spring Awakening, as well as the continuation of the Hillstrom museum exhibit: Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt & Elizabeth Catlett. Spring Awakening Anderson Theatre Feb 23 to 25, at 8:00 p.m. Feb 25 and 26, at 2:00 p.m. Music by Duncan Sheik and Book and Lyrics…

  • Gustavus Students and Alumni Explore Identity in Spring Awakening

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Adolphus College Theatre & Dance Department is performing the infamous musical Spring Awakening. Performances are February 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m., and February 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. in Anderson Theatre. This musical is a coming-of-age story, following teenagers as they come to terms with their own sexualities and navigate…

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: February 13 – 19

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    achatfield

    This week features a new exhibition at the Hillstrom Museum: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt & Elizabeth Catlett, a Dance Masterclass by guest artist Marciano Silva dos Santos, as well as the Gustavus Wind Orchestra’s Home Concert and a performance in Minneapolis. Hillstrom Opening Reception: Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt &…

  • Fine Arts Preview February 6 – 12

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    achatfield

    This week features the home concert of the Gustavus Choir, as well as a discussion and theater based activity on “Race and Resilience” led by CLIMB Theatre. “Let’s Talk About it: Race and Resilience”, with CLIMB Theatre Alumni Hall February 8th, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Speaking about race can be uncomfortable, however when done with intention and…

  • Fine Arts Preview: December 5 to 11

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    msousa

    This week features the opening reception for artist Marlena Myles, the Winds of Christmas, and the Dance and Theatre productions. Indigenous Salon featuring Artist Marlena Myles – Public Reption December 5, 4:30 p.m. Schaefer Art Gallery Winds of Christmas December 6, 10:00 a.m. Christ Chapel Theatre Production: Theatre Gallery December 9 at 7:00 p.m. |…

  • Dance Production Shared Space: Tangled Relations

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    msousa

    From December 9 to December 11, the Gustavus Theatre & Dance department will be presenting the Dance Production Shared Space: Tangled Relations. This production is entirely student-driven, a culmination of student choreographers and dancers that have come together and created a project that lets all of their creative voices shine. “Going into the semester, all…

  • Theatre Gallery, a production in which students write, direct, design, and star in their own plays

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    msousa

    On December 9, 10, and 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre, Gustavus will be presenting the Theatre Gallery – a production in which students write, direct, design, and star in their own plays. This year’s Theatre Gallery is entitled Fuzzy Gray Lines and many of the plays are centered…

  • Fine Arts Preview November 28 – December 4

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    achatfield

    Christmas in Christ Chapel: Celestial Wonder, Joy Unfolding Christ Chapel Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. (performance will also be livestreamed) Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. Celestial Wonder, Joy Unfolding: Christmas in Christ Chapel 2022 is a celebration in which heaven, earth,…