Mainstage productions are directed by faculty, typically designed by professionals, and always brought to life by students. There are four mainstage productions each year: the first three vary widely between scripted pieces and devised works; the fourth production is typically dance.
Spring 2024
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Mainstage
Folokoto, the Tornado
Dance Ensemble/ACTivate Performance
directed by Aguibou SanouA captivating immersion into a world where the storm rages both outside and within the human soul. At the heart of this tumultuous whirlwind, hatred intensifies, leading to the loss of wandering souls. The remnants of humanity seem to fade, forcing humans to relearn the essential values of love, care, and attention.
Friday–Saturday, April 26–27, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 2023, 2 p.m. (relaxed performance*)
Roberts TheatreFriday livestream
Saturday livestream
Sunday livestreamReserved Seating: Tickets are available in advance and at the door. To reserve your ticket in advance, visit the Bucksbaum Box Office or call 641-269-4444 on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 from noon–5 p.m.
Content Disclosures: This performance includes bright and flashing lights, theatrical haze, and existential themes.
*A relaxed performance will typically keep house lights on at a dim level, fidget toys are provided, and it is understood that audience members are welcome to get up, move around, etc.
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Mainstage
Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback
a throwback party turned time travel train ride
directed by Jen Shook
created by Jen Shook, Andra Velis Simon (music director), the cast, and students from Playwriting and Introduction to Performance Studies, with special programming from the Performance Studies Workshop.
A new play with music, devised in the rehearsal room, inspired by Poweshiek County community interviews, student archival research, and performances, pageants, and parties of Grinnell past.
Thursday–Saturday, March 7–9, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2023, 2 p.m. (relaxed performance)
Bucksbaum Arts Center, Flanagan Theatre
Fall 2023
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Mainstage
Everybody
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by Karie Miller
This modern riff on the 15th-century morality play Everyman follows the character Everybody (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) as they journey through life’s greatest mystery — the meaning of living.
Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 5–7, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 2 p.m.
Bucksbaum Arts Center, Flanagan TheatreNotice: This play contains coarse language and discussions of mortality.
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Mainstage
[Second Production Canceled]
Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the second fall mainstage production will not continue as planned. Students who are interested in getting involved yet this fall should head over to the Student Season page for more information!