Student work: 'Cloud 9'

By Cameron Johanning, Class of 2016 on Dec. 8, 2015, 12:02 p.m.

"Cloud 9," a play by Caryl Churchill, is being directed by faculty member R.N. Sandberg and performed by seniors Victoria Gruenberg, Tyler Lawrence and Will Plunkett. The play, which will be staged at Princeton at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio, is one of the classic comedic satires of the British stage and features gender-bending characters and a time-warping exploration of political and sexual oppression.

Sophocles' tragedy "Elektra," a dark, bloody tale of familial vengeance from ancient Greece, is explored anew by senior Evelyn Giovine in the title role with direction by Alexandru Mihail. Performances are at 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. Tickets are available at Frist Campus Center or online through University Ticketing. A talkback with Visiting Lecturer in Theater Bryan Doerries follows the Feb. 12 performance.

Student work: 'Mad Forest' .

Based on ethnographic research, Caryl Churchill's "Mad Forest" gives a personal look into the exceptionally brief events of the Romanian Revolution. Directed by junior Nico Krell, designed and dramaturged by senior Sydney Becker, this production's performances are Jan. 12-13 at 8 p.m., Jan. 14 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. A talkback with Associate Professor of English Tamsen Wolff follows the performance on Jan. 12.

Princeton Summer Theater reflects on life's turning points .

Princeton Summer Theater's 2018 season will illuminate experiences big and small that define our lives with four main-stage plays and a children's show in nine weeks, June 21-Aug. 19.

Theater and dance presents tragicomic tale, Nov. 11-19 .

"A Long History of Neglect," a tragicomic tale of contemporary American domestic life by Princeton alumnus Noah Haidle, opens Friday, Nov. 11, at the Berlind Theatre.

Student work: 'This is an Elephant' .

Senior theater certificate student Ava Geyer's new play, "This is an Elephant, will premiere at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24 in the Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St.

Student work: 'Madman/Robertson' .

Senior Jake Robertson will present the classic Russian short story "Diary of a Madman" with a twist as he explores the characters in the story as well as the art of performing itself, asking: How much difference is there between a 19th-century clerk, an obsessive contemporary actor and the king of Spain? How do we know who we really are? The Program in Theater will present this senior thesis production, directed by Lecturer in Theater Bob Sandberg, at 8 p.m. Jan. 8, at 8 and 11 p.m. Jan. 9, and at 8 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Class of 1970 Theater at Whitman College. Tickets are free.

Student work: 'Annie & Rose' .

In "Annie & Rose," two seniors in the Program in Theater at Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts offer a unique, theatrical exploration of two strong, iconic female characters of the American musical stage, Annie Oakley and Rose Hovick. Presentations will take place at 8 p.m. March 4 and 5 and at 8:30 p.m. March 9-11 in the Marie and Edward Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. A talkback with Professor of Theater and musical theater scholar Stacy Wolf follows the presentation on Wednesday, March 9.