All the World’s a Stage
A Washington Break trip to New York City opened students’ eyes to future possibilities in theater.
Theater
Alumni and Students Connect Through Choreography
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s alumni-student dance performance in New York City’s Center for Performance Research returned after a four-year hiatus.
Empathy & Compassion
In May, Mary Hipp ’90 said being a member of the second class of women undergraduates at W&L taught her a lot— although she didn’t realize it at the time.
W&L to Host Free Screening of the Ghana Spring Term Films
The premiere event will be followed by a student-led discussion about their experiences and the creative journey in producing the films.
Meet a Colleague: Tom Hackman
Tom Hackman serves as theater technical director.
In Case You Missed It
Live from Sweden
W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.
W&L Theater Presents ‘Treasure Island’
Ocean voyages, sword fights, treasure hunts, rivalry, friendships and pirates are on display in this show based on the familiar novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
W&L Presents ‘The Moors,’ Jen Silverman’s Twisted Take on Gothic Romance
The show will run for three nights: May 17-19. Tickets are required.
W&L Presents ‘Thumbelina’
“Thumbelina” will be presented at Keller Theatre in two performances on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are required.
‘The Honor of Learning’
Lauren Hoaglund '22 has parlayed her passion for medieval and Renaissance history, literature, classics and theater into a busy but rewarding four years at W&L.
W&L Presents Staged Reading of Award-winning Play
W&L presents a staged reading of Will Arbery’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” in the Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus on Oct. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
W&L’s Stephanie Sandberg Named Community-Based Learning Senior Fellow
The Community-Based Learning Fellows Program intends to deepen the high-impact practice and pedagogy of community-based learning at W&L.
W&L Presents Unique Adaptation of the Play ‘BURN’
On April 9 and 10, W&L will stream its production of "BURN" featuring a large ensemble of talented student actors and directed by Jemma Levy, assistant professor of theater.
New W&L Podcast Episode Features Lenfest Director Rob Mish
In the latest episode of the Lifelong Learning podcast, Mish talks about his passion for theater, how musicals can be reinvented to account for changing times, and his experiences connecting students and alumni.
W&L Presents American Shakespeare Center’s ‘Othello’
No tickets are required for the production, which will be performed at Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton on Sept. 12 and streamed live in cinema quality.
Snapshot of a Pandemic
Chris Johnson ’00 uses his camera to document the COVID-19 crisis.
The Creative Type
Working in Italy, starring in theater productions and being involved in Generals' Unity are just a few of the experiences that have made W&L a great fit for Win Gustin '20.
‘EVERYBODY’
Despite a COVID-abbreviated run, the cast of W&L's "EVERYBODY" celebrates the "positive, self-affirming experience" of putting on the show.
‘Crossings’ Brings W&L and Lexington Community Together
A new play by Professor Domnica Radulescu gives voice to local immigrants.
Washington and Lee Students Win Film Project Award
The team won the Mentor Award at the Adrenaline Film Project.
All the World’s Her Stage
With the support of faculty and fellow students, Charlotte Cook '19 acted in seven theater productions at W&L while juggling a major, two minors and other extracurricular activities.
W&L Quick Hit: Total Theater
In Professor Rob Mish’s Spring Term class, students take on virtually every aspect of creating a fully staged theatrical production.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘The House of Yes’
“The House of Yes” is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
New Aerial Dance Part of W&L Repertory Dance Co. Program
The program will include multifaceted dance works created by nationally renowned choreographers, as well as new aerial dance technology.
Sophocles’s ‘Antigone’ Comes to W&L’s Lenfest Center
Don't miss the one-night performance of “Antigone” on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre.
W&L’s Lenfest Presents ‘A Celebration of Harold Pinter’
The performance will take place on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre on the Washington and Lee University campus.
W&L Presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
This production is open to the public, but tickets are required.
Quick Hit: “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
Staff and students in the costume shop at Lenfest Center have been hard at work creating fabulous costumes for this upcoming W&L production.
Washington and Lee Presents “Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical”
The show runs Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
It’s Nearly Showtime!
Take a peek behind the Lenfest curtain for 2018-19.
W&L Presents L.A. Theatre Works’ ‘The Mountaintop’
“The Mountaintop” comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance.
Notes from Lenfest
Hermione Wang '18 has spent so much time in Lenfest that people jokingly ask her if she lives there. Her job? Making sure that the show always goes on.
W&L Presents ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’
Performances will run March 1-6.
Quick Hits: Setting the Stage at Lenfest Center
Students play a key role in creating the visual styling for upcoming productions by the theater department.
‘Freely and Unapologetically Myself’
Jordan Goldstein's Washington and Lee journey can be followed through her love of music, her adventures on the stage — and the length of her hair.
Slideshow: Backstage with ‘The Addams Family’
The show will run Thursday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 29.
Meet the Addams Family at Washington and Lee University
W&L's Theater, Dance and Film Studies, along with the Department of Music, present the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley fall musical, “The Addams Family, A New Musical.”
Choreographing with the Stars: Elliot Emadian ‘17
Dancer, choreographer, musician, mathematician: Elliot Emadian '17 has many roles, both on and off the stage.
At Home in LaLa Land
Marquita Robinson ’10 loves the uncertainty of life as a sitcom writer for “New Girl.”
Relishing the Role
Matthew Reichel '17 didn't expect to be cast as Edward in Washington and Lee's production of "Sense and Sensibility," but now he is embracing the part.
The Millenials’ Song
The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us.
Art with Heart
When theater professor Stephanie Sandberg's new play debuts next month at a huge international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called ArtPrize, it will tell the stories of six different victims of human sex trafficking.
