Theatre Institute at Sage 2020-21 Season
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Original story by Charles Dickens
Adapted for Zoom by Katie Pedro
Directed by David Baecker
Opening Night Watch Party and Talkback: December 1 @ 7:30
Available to stream each following day through January 6
A new adaptation of this Charles Dickens’ holiday classic comes to life in Zoom format. Join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge, on a fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This enduring story of hope and redemption will be told in partnership with students from local school districts. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
THE 39 STEPS: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Original Novel by John Buchan
Adaptation by Joe Landry
Directed by David Baecker
Opening Night Watch Party and TalkBack: March 19 @ 7:30
Available to Stream March 20, 21,23, 24, 25, 26
Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic tale–and performed as a live radio play on Zoom. This romantic thriller is a fast-paced ride through 1930’s London, as Richard Hannay encounters epic train chases, a feisty love interest, and an unexpected murder. He has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about The 39 Steps. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
And, to close our season, a production for elementary school audiences. Details coming soon!
Past Performances
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
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by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Michael Musial
September 25–26 @ 7:30pm · Schacht Theatre
This song cycle presentation will be a live, socially distanced performance for a limited number of reserved seats.
It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice…or take a stand…or turn around and go back. From Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown, this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
DEAR LIL’
by Morgan Heyward
Presented in conjunction with Illuminate Theatre
Opening Night Watch Party: Friday, October 16 @ 7:30
Available to stream the following day through November 15
Dear Lil’ is a true story inspired by author Morgan Heyward’s time as a theater major at Russell Sage College. In this one act solo performance, Heyward reflects pivotal moments in her life as she packs her dorm room to leave campus for the last time. Throughout the course of the play Heyward recounts her experiences being raised in a mixed race household, growing up in a diverse school district and attending a predominantly white college. Dear Lil’ defines the process of finding your voice as a young person in a society obsessed with race. Recommended for ages 14 & up (language and mature content).