Children’s Theater Double Feature — 7:30 pm Oct. 8, 9, 10 & 2 pm Oct. 11

Two lively shows for our young audiences at Troy Theater. Each play runs 25-30 minutes with a brief intermission between plays. Cast leads the children in games at intermission and offers backstage tours after the show.

Furry Tails with a Twist by Jennifer Hickok DeFratis
Follow the adventures of Sam and Alex, two bumbling actors trying desperately to present a few of the world's most beloved fairy tales. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays Louisville, KY.

Three Bully Goats Griff by Patrick Rainville Dorn
With a tweak and a twist, the children's tale of the Billy Goats Gruff becomes the perfect tool to teach young audiences about bullying. Children delight in this light-hearted show. Presented with special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. Englewood, Colorado.

Two Contemporary Dramas in Repertory at Troy Theater — Nov. 19 - 22

Both productions contain adult situations & strong language. Please note specific production dates and times for each performance.

Oleanna by David Mamet
8 pm Nov. 19, 21 and 2 pm Nov. 22
When a male professor tries to help a struggling female student who is failing his class, the end result is far beyond what either expects. What begins as a simple meeting behind closed doors leads to misinterpretations, accusations and a high-stakes struggle for power.

Presented by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc. 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016

True West by Sam Shepard
8 pm Nov. 20, 22 and 2 p.m. Nov. 21
Sam Shepard’s most produced play tells the story of two brothers: an ambitious Hollywood screenwriter working on a potential million-dollar deal, and a vagabond thief with a compulsion for six-packs and toasters. The pair face off for control while venting demons from their dysfunctional past.

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 45 West 25th Street,New York, NY 10010-2751

Wheeling Jesuit University Chamber Singers Winter Concert - 7:30 pm Dec. 4

St. Michael Church, National Road
Under the direction of Robert Troeger, enjoy holiday music for choir, soloists, and musicians.

The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theater Project Contains adult situations and strong language.
8 pm Feb. 25, 26, 27 and 2 pm Feb. 28 at Troy Theater
Soon after the brutal murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard, outside of Laramie, Wyoming in 1998, Moises Kaufman, the leader of a New York theatre company went there and held interviews with Laramie residents about the murder, the media’s onslaught, and the trial of the men who killed him. From these interviews, Kaufman pieced together a play from the words of Laramie residents, verbatim, and without bias exploring the depths to which humanity can sink, and the heights of compassion we are also capable of.

Presented by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc. 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016

Guys and Dolls
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
8 pm April 15, 16, 17 and 2 pm April 18 at Troy Theater
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters and some of the most popular songs of the era, including "Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat,” "If I Were a Bell," "Guys and Dolls," and "Luck be a Lady."

Produced through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials also furnished by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 www.MTIShows.com

General Information:

• Performances are in Troy Theater unless otherwise noted.
• Troy Theater is located in Swint Hall on campus.
• Please check curtain times, as they may vary for each event.
• Parking is free in all lots.
• Handicapped parking is located in the Swint Circle Parking Area.

Tickets and Seating:

• As a special gift to our audiences, the 2009-2010 season is free & open to the public.
• Tickets for all events are on a first-come basis. Reservations are not taken.
• Tickets will be available at the box office beginning one hour prior to curtain time.
• House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain time.
• Late arrivals are not seated until an appropriate break in the production or until intermission.

Please observe the following laws and courtesies during the performance:

• No video, audio, or any other type of recording is permitted.
• No flash photographs may be taken during the performance.
• No food or drinks are permitted in the theater.
• All cell phones, pagers or texting devices must be turned off.
• Please stay seated while the performance is in progress. If you must exit the theater, do so quietly and during appropriate breaks or scene changes.
• Please note that as a courtesy to the performers and other audience members, any patron disrupting the performance will be escorted from the theater.

Contact Dave Henderson, Coordinator for Performing Arts, for more information, special accommodations, or questions regarding special performances for groups or organizations, daveh@wju.edu, or call 304-243-2095.