July 2022
Magic Circle Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the second of four productions of "Alice in Wonderland." In this endearing version Lewis Carroll's memorable story, Alice is cautioned by the White Rabbit to take good care of the Queen's tarts, which are to be served shortly at the croquet match. While Alice's back is turned, the tarts are stolen. Alice, realizing that the White Rabbit will lose his head if the tarts are not discovered in time, goes in search of the…
Find out more »August 2022
Magic Circle Theatre: Charlotte’s Web
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the first of four productions of "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White’s timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage. When Fern Avery saves the runt pig, Wilbur, from the ax, she never dreams that danger courts him at every turn. Keeping the radiant and humble Wilbur from becoming bacon is a full-time job for a self-centered gander, a clever rate, and a heroic spider named Charlotte. Watch as Wilbur wins prizes at the state fair, avoids…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the third of four productions of "Alice in Wonderland." In this endearing version Lewis Carroll's memorable story, Alice is cautioned by the White Rabbit to take good care of the Queen's tarts, which are to be served shortly at the croquet match. While Alice's back is turned, the tarts are stolen. Alice, realizing that the White Rabbit will lose his head if the tarts are not discovered in time, goes in search of the…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Charlotte’s Web
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the second of four productions of "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White’s timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage. When Fern Avery saves the runt pig, Wilbur, from the ax, she never dreams that danger courts him at every turn. Keeping the radiant and humble Wilbur from becoming bacon is a full-time job for a self-centered gander, a clever rate, and a heroic spider named Charlotte. Watch as Wilbur wins prizes at the state fair, avoids…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Charlotte’s Web
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the third of four productions of "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White’s timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage. When Fern Avery saves the runt pig, Wilbur, from the ax, she never dreams that danger courts him at every turn. Keeping the radiant and humble Wilbur from becoming bacon is a full-time job for a self-centered gander, a clever rate, and a heroic spider named Charlotte. Watch as Wilbur wins prizes at the state fair, avoids…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents its fourth and final production of "Alice in Wonderland." In this endearing version Lewis Carroll's memorable story, Alice is cautioned by the White Rabbit to take good care of the Queen's tarts, which are to be served shortly at the croquet match. While Alice's back is turned, the tarts are stolen. Alice, realizing that the White Rabbit will lose his head if the tarts are not discovered in time, goes in search of the…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Charlotte’s Web
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the fourth and final production of "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White’s timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage. When Fern Avery saves the runt pig, Wilbur, from the ax, she never dreams that danger courts him at every turn. Keeping the radiant and humble Wilbur from becoming bacon is a full-time job for a self-centered gander, a clever rate, and a heroic spider named Charlotte. Watch as Wilbur wins prizes at the state fair, avoids…
Find out more »September 2022
LIZZIE the Musical
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theatre group at Tufts University, presents "LIZZIE" by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. The four-woman rock musical is about the story of Lizzie Borden, the Fall River woman aquitted in a celebrated 1892 double murder case. The event is free and open to the public. It will be presented again at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, in Hotung Cafe on campus.
Find out more »October 2022
The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the first of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. All tickets for this public preview performance are $5 and are available through the Tufts online box office. Additional performances will be at 8…
Find out more »The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the second of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. All tickets for this opening night performance are $10 and are available through the Tufts online box office. A wine and cheese reception will…
Find out more »The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the third of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for seniors and those with a Tufts ID, and are available through the Tufts online box…
Find out more »November 2022
The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for seniors and those with a Tufts ID, and are available through the Tufts online box…
Find out more »The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fifth of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for seniors and those with a Tufts ID, and are available through the Tufts online box…
Find out more »The Interrobangers
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the sixth and final performance of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than monsters. All tickets are $10 and are available through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »December 2022
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Startling
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of "Startling," its fall semester Main Stage show. Written and directed by Max Bennett; stage managed by Alexa Hopwood. Open admission; no tickets required. The show will be repeated at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 2, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Startling
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of "Startling," its fall semester Main Stage show. Written and directed by Max Bennett; stage managed by Alexa Hopwood. Open admission; no tickets required. The third and final performance will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Startling
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of "Startling," its fall semester Main Stage show. Written and directed by Max Bennett; stage managed by Alexa Hopwood. Open admission; no tickets required.
Find out more »Welcome to Dragistan
Three courses in the Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance come together to celebrate diverse and extraordinary work in the TDPS Winter Workshop Festival. Tonight, the Critical Drag course presents the first of two performances of its final project, "Welcome to Dragistan," directed by Kareem Khubchandani. Tickets are $5 through the Tufts Online Ticket Office, but this show is sold out; a second performance will be presented at 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.
Find out more »Pinos Loquentes & Puppets at an Exhibition
Three courses in the Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance come together to celebrate diverse and extraordinary work in the TDPS Winter Workshop Festival. Tonight, Renata Celichowska and Sheriden Thomas cast a farcical eye toward our relationship with trees and sustainability in the dance theatre piece "Pinos Loquentes," and Meghan Pearson’s Puppetry in Performance course develops an original puppet show, "Puppets at an Exhibition," utilizing creations made in the classroom. Tickets are $5 through the Tufts Online Ticket…
Find out more »Pinos Loquentes & Puppets at an Exhibition
Three courses in the Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance come together to celebrate diverse and extraordinary work in the TDPS Winter Workshop Festival. Tonight, Renata Celichowska and Sheriden Thomas cast a farcical eye toward our relationship with trees and sustainability in the dance theatre piece "Pinos Loquentes," and Meghan Pearson’s Puppetry in Performance course develops an original puppet show, "Puppets at an Exhibition," utilizing creations made in the classroom. Tickets are $5 through the Tufts Online Ticket Office.
Find out more »Welcome to Dragistan
Three courses in the Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance come together to celebrate diverse and extraordinary work in the TDPS Winter Workshop Festival. Tonight, the Critical Drag course presents the second of two performances of its final project, "Welcome to Dragistan," directed by Kareem Khubchandani. Tickets are $5 through the Tufts Online Ticket Office.
Find out more »March 2023
Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the first of six performances of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the second of six performances of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the third of six performances of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fifth of six performances of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »Red Rainbow
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the sixth and final performance of "Red Rainbow," written by Azure D. Osborne-Lee and directed by Lily Mengesha. In the play, COVID-19 has hit New York City and everyone is in quarantine. Nathaniel drags his best friend Ixchel out of bed to go on an adventure. When the two investigate a strange phenomenon in Ixchel's basement, they are transported to a world that gives them a chance to overcome…
Find out more »April 2023
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Julius Caesar
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Directed by Abby Donaghue and Katelyn Young; stage managed by Adeline Grimmett. Open admission; no tickets required. The show will be repeated at 2 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 2.
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Julius Caesar
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Directed by Abby Donaghue and Katelyn Young; stage managed by Adeline Grimmett. Open admission; no tickets required. The final performance will be at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 2.
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Julius Caesar
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Directed by Abby Donaghue and Katelyn Young; stage managed by Adeline Grimmett. Open admission; no tickets required.
Find out more »Company One Reading: Morning, Noon, and Night
Company One Theatre concludes a weeklong residency with the Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies by presenting a staged reading of "Morning, Noon, and Night," a new play by Obie-Award winning playwright Kirsten Greenidge. Drawing from Greenidge’s experiences with absurd realism, "Morning, Noon, and Night" follows the relationship between Mia and her daughter Dailyn as they navigate generational conflict, fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, familial reckoning, and social media’s omnipresent role in modern society. Free and open…
Find out more »June 2023
As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project is returning to Medford — this time at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University — to close out its 2022-23 season with 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances…
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the second of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the third of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the fourth of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the fifth of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the sixth of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the seventh of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the eighth of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the ninth of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 10th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 11th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 12th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 13th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 14th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Additional performances run through June 25.
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 15th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and…
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 16th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23; 2 and 7:30…
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 17th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Remaining performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, and…
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 18th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, and 2 p.m.…
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the 19th of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix. The final performance will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.
Find out more »As You Like It
Actors’ Shakespeare Project presents the last of 20 performances of "As You Like It," one of Shakespeare’s most timeless comedies, at the Balch Arena Theatre at Tufts University. Join some of the Bard’s most beloved characters — Jacques, Touchstone, Silvius, Phoebe, and many more — for a show filled with laughter, music, romance, and plenty of Shakespearean hijinks. Tickets are $25 to $53 through the ASP website/OvationTix.
Find out more »July 2023
Magic Circle Theatre: A Wrinkle in Time
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the first of four productions of "A Wrinkle in Time." One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back -- braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Additional performances will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Seussical Jr.
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the first of four productions of "Seussical Jr." Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Additional performances will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, and 2 p.m. on Monday, August 7. Magic Circle…
Find out more »August 2023
Magic Circle Theatre: A Wrinkle in Time
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the second of four productions of "A Wrinkle in Time." One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back -- braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Remaining performances will be at 10 a.m. on…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: A Wrinkle in Time
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the third of four productions of "A Wrinkle in Time." One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back -- braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. The final performance will be at 2 p.m.…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Seussical Jr.
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the second of four productions of "Seussical Jr." Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Remaining performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, and 2 p.m. on Monday, August 7. Magic Circle Theater is New…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Seussical Jr.
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the third of four productions of "Seussical Jr." Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. The final performance will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 7. Magic Circle Theater is New England’s oldest theater by and for…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: A Wrinkle in Time
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the fourth and final production of "A Wrinkle in Time." One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back -- braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Magic Circle Theater is New England’s oldest theater…
Find out more »Magic Circle Theatre: Seussical Jr.
Tufts University's Magic Circle Theatre presents the fourth and final production of "Seussical Jr." Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Magic Circle Theater is New England’s oldest theater by and for children and is a great opportunity to introduce children to theater. It…
Find out more »October 2023
Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the first of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the second of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the third of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »November 2023
Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fifth of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »Marie Antoinette
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the last of six performances of "Marie Antoinette," David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, directed by Noe Montez. Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Hair
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." Admission is free; reserve a ticket at Tufts Ticketing. Additional performances will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 17, and 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 18.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Hair
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." Admission is free; reserve a ticket at Tufts Ticketing. The final performance will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 18.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Hair
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." Admission is free; reserve a ticket at Tufts Ticketing.
Find out more »December 2023
Tufts Winter Festival: From Cypher to Stage
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies opens its two-day Winter Festival with "From Cypher to Stage." Over a semester-long process, students have investigated the duality of preserving the Hip Hop cypher while also opening the circle to invite in an audience. Come see the students explore this theme and further experimentation in the foundations of Hip Hop culture in this one-night-only public performance. Tickets are Pay What You Wish ($1-$20), with a suggested price of $10,…
Find out more »Tufts Winter Festival: Shakespeare & Advanced Lighting Design
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' Winter Festival presents students from two TDPS joining forces to stage two 45-minute cuttings of Shakespeare classics, as well as presentations of theatrical lighting synchronized with music. It's a celebration of theatrical performance and lighting design that’s sure to delight. Tickets are Pay What You Wish ($1-$20), with a suggested price of $10, through the Tufts online box office. The second Shakespeare and Lighting Design performance will be at 6 p.m.…
Find out more »Tufts Winter Festival: Shakespeare & Advanced Lighting Design
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' Winter Festival presents students from two TDPS joining forces to stage two 45-minute cuttings of Shakespeare classics, as well as presentations of theatrical lighting synchronized with music. It's a celebration of theatrical performance and lighting design that’s sure to delight. Tickets are Pay What You Wish ($1-$20), with a suggested price of $10, through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »January 2024
And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents a staged reading of "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank," one of several “remembrance readings” coordinated by the National Jewish Theatre Foundation to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. "And Then They Came for Me ," written by James Still, is a play about the impact of the Holocaust on four teenagers – Anne Frank, Ed Silverberg, Eva Geiringer Schloss and her older brother…
Find out more »February 2024
Twelfth Night
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the first of six performances of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
Find out more »March 2024
Twelfth Night
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the second of six performances of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
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The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the third of six performances of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
Find out more »Twelfth Night
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
Find out more »Twelfth Night
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fifth of six performances of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
Find out more »Twelfth Night
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the sixth and final performance of “Twelfth Night - A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.” Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, “Twelfth Night” is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. It tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of…
Find out more »April 2024
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Eight Women
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of "Eight Women," its spring semester Main Stage show. Come watch this murder mystery unfold on a snowy December morning when the man of the estate is found dead in his room — leaving eight women as suspects. Who will die? Who will survive? Who will make it out alive? Translated and directed by Juliet Baker and Claudia Henry.…
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Eight Women
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of "Eight Women," its spring semester Main Stage show. Come watch this murder mystery unfold on a snowy December morning when the man of the estate is found dead in his room — leaving eight women as suspects. Who will die? Who will survive? Who will make it out alive? Translated and directed by Juliet Baker and Claudia Henry.…
Find out more »Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Eight Women
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of “Eight Women,” its spring semester Main Stage show. Come watch this murder mystery unfold on a snowy December morning when the man of the estate is found dead in his room — leaving eight women as suspects. Who will die? Who will survive? Who will make it out alive? Translated and directed by Juliet Baker and Claudia Henry.…
Find out more »The Gaza Monologues
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, is sponsoring a public reading of ASHTAR Theatre’s "The Gaza Monologues." This performance is a response to ASHTAR’s November 2023 call to theatre-makers worldwide to perform these monologues in solidarity with the Palestinian people. "The Gaza Monologues" were written by Palestinian youth after the 2008-09 war and testify to the suffering, humanity, hopes, and dreams of a generation growing up under siege. Free and open…
Find out more »Lessons in Drag With LaWhore Vagistan
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents Lessons in Drag With LaWhore Vagistan. Dr. Vagistan, your favorite South Asian drag auntie, brings the nightclub to the classroom (and vice versa) to explain how critical social theory matters in queer nightlife. Touching on themes that include globalization, feminist theory, and islamophobia, she stages the nightclub as a site of politics and pleasure. Part lecture, part lipsync, part audience participation, the show demonstrates how much drag teaches us, even requires us,…
Find out more »July 2024
Tufts Children’s Theatre: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the first of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the play "The Many Disguises of Robin Hood." Taxes keep rising and so are the rewards for Robin Hood’s capture. As the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and a greedy prince are trying to exploit those who cannot fend for themselves, a group of adventurous outlaws led by the cunning Robin Hood are there to protect the people of this small medieval village. This fun, family friendly, and…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the second of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the play "The Many Disguises of Robin Hood." Taxes keep rising and so are the rewards for Robin Hood’s capture. As the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and a greedy prince are trying to exploit those who cannot fend for themselves, a group of adventurous outlaws led by the cunning Robin Hood are there to protect the people of this small medieval village. This fun, family friendly, and…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the third of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the play "The Many Disguises of Robin Hood." Taxes keep rising and so are the rewards for Robin Hood’s capture. As the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and a greedy prince are trying to exploit those who cannot fend for themselves, a group of adventurous outlaws led by the cunning Robin Hood are there to protect the people of this small medieval village. This fun, family friendly, and…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the fourth and final Magic Circle Theatre production of the play "The Many Disguises of Robin Hood." Taxes keep rising and so are the rewards for Robin Hood’s capture. As the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and a greedy prince are trying to exploit those who cannot fend for themselves, a group of adventurous outlaws led by the cunning Robin Hood are there to protect the people of this small medieval village. This fun, family friendly, and…
Find out more »August 2024
Tufts Children’s Theatre: A Year With Frog and Toad
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the first of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the musical "A Year With Frog and Toad." Join Frog and Toad, two very best friends, as they make their way through a year of adventure and fun, learning the importance of friendship through banter, jazzy songs, and shenanigans. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Additional performances will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, and at 10 a.m. on…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: A Year With Frog and Toad
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the second of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the musical "A Year With Frog and Toad." Join Frog and Toad, two very best friends, as they make their way through a year of adventure and fun, learning the importance of friendship through banter, jazzy songs, and shenanigans. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Remaining performances will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, and at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 8.…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: A Year With Frog and Toad
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the third of four Magic Circle Theatre productions of the musical "A Year With Frog and Toad." Join Frog and Toad, two very best friends, as they make their way through a year of adventure and fun, learning the importance of friendship through banter, jazzy songs, and shenanigans. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. The final performance will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 8. Magic Circle Theater is New England’s oldest…
Find out more »Tufts Children’s Theatre: A Year With Frog and Toad
Tufts Children's Theatre presents the fourth and final Magic Circle Theatre production of the musical "A Year With Frog and Toad." Join Frog and Toad, two very best friends, as they make their way through a year of adventure and fun, learning the importance of friendship through banter, jazzy songs, and shenanigans. Tickets are $10 through the Tufts online ticket office. Magic Circle Theater is New England’s oldest theater by and for children and is a great opportunity to introduce children…
Find out more »October 2024
The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the first of six performances of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets for tonight's preview performance at $5 through the…
Find out more »November 2024
The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the second of six performances of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets are $20 through the Tufts online box office.…
Find out more »The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the third of six performances of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets are $20 through the Tufts online box office.…
Find out more »The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets are $20 through the Tufts online box office.…
Find out more »The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fifth of six performances of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets are $20 through the Tufts online box office.…
Find out more »The Furies
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the sixth and final performance of "The Furies," the final play of Aeschylus's "Oresteia." The first ever courtroom drama, this text explores themes of vengeance and justice, (dis)empowerment, and the function of legal systems within a larger democracy. Culminating in a trial presided over by the goddess Athena, the producers are excited to seek contemporary wisdom in this foundational theatre text. Tickets are Pay What You Wish, $1 to $50,…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Between The Lines
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of "Between The Lines," an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Between The Lines
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of "Between The Lines," an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Between The Lines
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of "Between The Lines," an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and…
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