Four Show Subscription Series
4 Show Subscription Series: Adults   $48 / Children $24

Oct. 2-5
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Four young lovers flee fascist Athens for an ethereal realm of punked-out fairies
in a darkly comedic attempt to find hope, meaning, and love.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by David Schneider
Thurs. – Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2 pm

Nov. 20 and 21, Dec. 5-7
A Christmas Story
One man’s childhood memories and his dreams of a Red Ryder B-B-Gun.  A holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy. 
Based on the film by Jean Shepherd
Adapted to the stage by Philip Grecian
Directed by Susan Patrick Benson
Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2 pm

Feb. 19-22
A Raisin in the Sun
This classic play of the American theater tells the story of an African  American family whose dreams conflict with the realities of a racially segregated middle class.
Written by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Segun Ojewuyi
Thurs. – Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2  pm

April 16-19
The Secret Garden
Life and love blossom in this magical musical when children find a key to a secret hide-away. Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Directed by J. Thomas Kidd
Thurs. – Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2 pm.

Oct. 23-26
An Evening of Opera
Scenes from "Don Pasquale" by Gaetano Donizetti
A women disguises hersel;f a a marraige prospect for a rich Don in order to win approval to maarry the Don's nephew.

"A Hand of Bridge", a one-act opera by Samuel Barber
Four brige plays have more than cards on their minds.

"The Old Maid and the Thief", a one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti
An old maid falsely accuses a handsome stranger of theft when he doesn’t reciprocate her romantic interest.
Christian H. Moe Theater
Thurs. - Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2 pm
Tickets: $15 adults/ $12 seniors / $6 children/students

Feb. 5 - 8
JOURNEYS 2009
This year - One bill only - Four plays - Four performances.
"Laundry", "Silence is Blackened", "Drowning", and "Box Office; A History"
Thurs. – Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2 pm
All seats: $6.00

Sept 20
NEW FACES
New incoming theatre majors show their talent in  an evening of scenes, monologues and songs.
Sat. at 7:30 pm - Christian H. Moe Theater
Free Admission

Nov. 11
Dispatches from Hell
Rerman railwayoffice workers wrestle with their consciences when they receive instructions to ship prisoners to Nazi death camps.
By Melvin I. Cooperman
Directed by Jessica Johnson Frohling
Tues.. at 7:30 pm - Christian H. Moe Theater
Free Admission

March 25 
DRAMA DAZE
It’s a wild and whacky day of performances and workshops with the SIUC Theater Department.  Sessions in design, acting, improvisation, movement, etc. offer insight into the work and play of the performing arts.  Breakfast snacks and a pizza lunch are included.
9am - 2 pm
$5.00 per student and/or teacher  

2008-2009 Season Ticket Prices
4 Show Subscription Series               $48 adults/ $24 children and students
Individual Tickets                                  $15 adults/$12 seniors /$6 children and students
Chamber Opera                                   $15adults/$12 seniors /$6 children and students
Journeys                                               $6/per Bill  ($12 for both) all seats

Box Office: (618) 453-3001
Box Office Hours: Noon - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
and one hour before each performance.
Fall 08 Box Office opens Tuesday Sept. 2.
Mail orders accepted prior to opening
Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted

The Box Office is located at the south entrance of the Communications Building on the SIUC campus.

Please Support our Scholarship Program
Join our Family of Patrons

Throughout history, it has been the warm hearted generosity of Patrons that keeps theater alive. Actors work, playwrights create, and productions are viewed because of the support of patrons. It is especially so, here at the SIUC Theater Department becasue all Patron conributions go to our scholarship fund to help talented students.

Patron’s receive monthly newsletters (Sept.-May), invites to special events, preferred seating, and listing in our program. Contributions are tax deductible to the amount allowed by law. Please become an 08-09 Patron. See the appropriate area on the subscription panel or call the SIUC Box Office at 618-453-3001.

Patron $50-$99
Angels $100-$249
Sponsors $250-$499
Benefactors $500-$999
Co-Producers $1,000 or more
Corporate/Business Patrons $100

Would you like to make a contribution?
Please call the Box Ofrfice at 618-453-3001 or
contact the Publicity Office at 618-453-7589.