THEATRE DANCE MUSICTHE EPISCOPAL ACADEMY: 2017-2018 SEASON

UPPER SCHOOL PLAYINHERIT THE WINDNovember 2 at 7 p.m. | November 3 at 7:30 p.m. November 4 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Ridgway Blackbox Theater

In one of the most meaningful and moving plays of our time, Tennessee school teacher Bertram Cates stands accused of violating a law that pro-hibits the teaching of evolution in public schools. Drawing intense national attention, two of the nation’s greatest lawyers go head-to-head in a fight for the freedom to think. Join the Domino Club the fall as they present one of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time, Inherit the Wind, the classic play based on the famous Scopes Trial.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYTHE WIZARD OF OZNovember 17 at 7 p.m. | November 18 at 2 p.m.Mainstage Theater

Dorothy Gale dreams of escaping to “a place where there isn’t any trouble.” When the neigh-borhood witch, Miss Gulch, threatens to destroy Dorothy’s cherished dog, Dorothy and Toto run away. Suddenly a tornado transports Dorothy and Toto to the colorful Land of Oz. Only once she finds what is truly “Over the Rainbow” does she realize that all she ever wanted was right in front of her. This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl discovers the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations.

UPPER & MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE2018 DANCE CONCERTFebruary 23 at 7 p.m. Mainstage Theater

The 2018 Dance Concert will feature more than 60 members of the Middle and Upper School Dance Teams in a variety of styles. This year, the Dance Teams will share the stage with select students from the Lower School in what is sure to be a thrilling performance. Please come out and join us for a one-night-only event that will be an exciting and stimulating showcase of the talent, hard work and passion of EA’s Dance Program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYPETER/WENDYMarch 15 at 7 p.m. | March 16 at 7 p.m. March 17 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.Ridgway Black Box Theater

Peter Pan is back in this lyrical, atmospheric inter-pretation! Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wen-dy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. This inventive adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s original story will mesmerize audiences of all ages.

UPPER SCHOOL MUSICALGREASEApril 27 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Mainstage Theater

Join the Domino Club as they celebrate 10 years of musical theatre on this campus with a revival of the first Upper School musical ever produced on our main stage, Grease. Meet Rydell High’s class of 1959: The duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and ped-al pushers. An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions, place Grease among the world’s most popular musicals. This updated version will include songs from the hit movie as well as the Broadway classic.

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THEATRE & DANCE

THANKSGIVING CHAPELSNovember 218:15 a.m. Lower School9:08 a.m. Middle/Upper SchoolClass of ‘44 Chapel

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGLower and Middle School carolsDecember 1 at 4 p.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

UPPER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ASSEMBLYLower, Middle, and Upper School performancesDecember 4 at 9:08 a.m.Mainstage Theater

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL CHORAL WINTER CONCERTDecember 5 at 7 p.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

LOWER SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTDecember 8 at 1:45 p.m.Mainstage Theater

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL WINTER CONCERTDecember 14 at 7 p.m.Mainstage Theater

LOWER SCHOOL LESSONS & CAROLSDecember 18 at 8:15 a.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL LESSONS & CAROLSDecember 19 at 11 a.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

ADVANCED UPPER SCHOOL ENSEMBLES PERFORM FOR LOWER SCHOOLJanuary 30 at 8:15 a.m.Lower School Great Room

ANNUAL DORA KHAYATT MUSIC COMPETITIONFebruary 5 (all day) Ridgway Blackbox Theater

DORA KHAYATT COMPETI-TION WINNERS PERFORMFebruary 610:20 a.m. Lower SchoolClass of 44’ Chapel

February 79:08 a.m. Middle/Upper School

A NIGHT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC (US RECITAL)March 6 at 7 p.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

INTER-ACAPPELLA CONCERT (Upper School Vocal Ensemble)April 10 at 7:30 p.m.Class of ‘44 Chapel

US MUSIC CELEBRATIONApril 11, 9:08 a.m. Mainstage Theatre

EA ARTSFESTLower, Middle, and Upper School musicians performApril 20,12:45 to 2:45 p.m.All-Campus

UPPER SCHOOL CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL SPRING CONCERTMay 3 at 7 p.m.Mainstage Theater

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL SPRING CONCERTMay 9 at 7 p.m.Mainstage Theater

LOWER SCHOOL SPRING CONCERTMay 10 at 7 p.m.Mainstage Theater

MUSICLOWER SCHOOL5TH GRADE PLAY (TBA)May 18 at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.Mainstage Theater

Join the Class of 2025 as they present their culminating Drama performance in Lower School! Students spend their final year building ensemble skills, and applying speech and movement techniques during rehearsals for a full-scale production. In addition to acting, students are intro-duced to technical theater and assist in stage crew, sets, and costume design. The 5th grade play allows students a glimpse of the depth and diversity of Middle School Theatre and Dance opportunities, while acting as a venue for developing the creative, collaborative, and critical skills that will continue serve them well beyond the stage.

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