College of Arts and Sciences

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ron Wilson, Katharine Bakeless Nason Professor of Theater and Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting program, and longtime Chair of the Department of Theater, has passed away. His immeasurable contributions to our program, leadership, and inspiring spirit will be deeply...

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2017-18-Eldred-Season-Announcement.pdf The Effect of Gamma-Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel September 29-October 8, 2017 Directed by Melissa Crum Tillie Hunsdorfer’s attempt to win the school science fair is challenged by her squabbles with her single-mom Beatrice and sister Ruth, in this 1971 Pulitzer Prize winning play that celebrates the enduring human spirit.   In...

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Aliens with Extraordinary Skills  by Saviana Stanescu Directed by Erik Andrews April 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. April 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. A clown from the “unhappiest country in the world” has emigrated to America to find a place that will appreciate her skills. As she settles in New York and tries to fulfill her...

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  CWRU DEPARTMENT OF THEATER PRESENTS  EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE’S VERSE WITH GEOFF BULLEN from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art When: Saturday, February 18, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: The Middough Building, 1901 E 13th St, Suite 526, Cleveland, OH 44114. What: A three hour interactive workshop examining various techniques to activate and demystify Shakespearean...

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