Drama Department - 2005-2006 Theatre Season
"In the Company of Strangers"
an original work by Angelique Torres & Lee Swift
Directed by Eric C. Skiles
A reclusive web-designer, a discontented housewife, a struggling teenager, and a lonely widow; all four are searching for something or someone to connect to. As they wander the Internet and discover the powerful tools of connectivity in our modern society, each one learns something about themselves and the freedom/limitations of online life. A segment of this original work by Dallas playwrights Angelique Torres & Lee Swift was presented at Kingwood in last year's "Evening of Shorts".
Auditions
August 31 & September 1 at 7pm - Performing Arts Theatre
Show dates
October 20-22 & 27-29 at 8pm
October 23 at 2pm
"The Gifts of the Magi"
a holiday musical by Randy Courts & Mark St. Germain
Directed by Eric Skiles
It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak since both are out of work and penniless. Their problems are solved when each gives up a prized possession to buy presents for each other. Their sacrifice creates, for a magical moment, an aura of warmth and giving in the cold, impersonal winter city. This charming musical is based upon two classic O'Henry stories, "The Gifts of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem".
Auditions
October 24 & 25 at 7pm - Performing Arts Theatre
Show dates
December 1-3 & 8-10 at 8pm
December 4 at 2pm
"
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940"
by John Bishop
Directed by Darrin P. Garrett
As a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, a creative artistic team prepares for a new Broadway show. Bodies start to drop in plain sight, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions! Withno help from a bumbling police inspector who snowshoes in to investigate, the mystery is solved in the nick of time and the "Slasher" unmasked. This sidesplitting comedy shows off the author's refreshingly irreverent wit.
Auditions
January 19 & 20 at 5pm - Performing Arts Theatre
Show dates
February 23-25 & March 2-4 at 8pm
February 26 at 2pm
"An Evening of Shorts"
Our 2nd Annual One-Act Play Festival
Production managed by Eric C. Skiles
Come see an exciting mix of original plays and films. Six playwrights from across the nation will see their scripts being directed, designed, and brought to life by Kingwood college students & community members. Three filmmakers' original work will be showcased at every performance. This is cutting-edge theatre at its finest...Wear your shorts & enjoy our "shorts"!
Auditions
February 28 & March 1 at 7pm - Performing Arts Theatre
Show dates
April 20-22 & 27-29 at 8pm
April 23 at 2pm