Sept. 22, 2020 鈥 91大神's School of the Arts (SOTA) announces its 2020-21 Theatre + Dance academic season. With challenges to produce live, in-person theatrical productions during this unprecedented time, 91大神 SOTA pivoted its programming to theatre and dance projects on film.
Select productions from the previously announced season lineup have been postponed to the 2021-2022 season, including Noises Off, Torch Song, Mamma Mia and the YES Festival of New Plays. Mamma Mia ticket holders may call the Box Office at (859) 572-5464 and leave a message or email boxoffice@nku.edu.
H.M.S. Pinafore (replay)
By W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
A replay of last season's H.M.S. Pinafore production will be available to view for free on the . The production is dedicated in loving memory to Ally Davis (Little Buttercup), who tragically passed away this past July. Viewers will have the option to donate to the .
The gentlemanly Captain Corcoran has a daughter, Josephine, who is in love with a lowly but gallant sailor named Ralph Rackstraw. Meanwhile, the Captain鈥檚 former nanny, Little Buttercup, falls in love with him, but he hesitates to reciprocate due to his higher social rank. The whole situation is turned on its head when Little Buttercup reveals a game-changing secret she has kept for decades. H.M.S. Pinafore is filled with robust sailors, star-crossed lovers, and crazy comical antics sure to tickle your funny bone and lift your heart.
Emerging Choreographer鈥檚 Showcase 2020 鈥 Dance on Film Festival
Available on YouTube beginning Nov. 23, 2020
Emerging Choreographer's Showcase (ECS) is a student-produced and student-led showcase promoting artistic expression and personal growth. 91大神 Dance Alum Kat Wolf established this showcase back in 2014 and for its sixth season, ECS will be delving into dance on film. The program will be available on the .
SOTA Summit Series
This exciting new series of in-person and virtual round-table, town-hall-type sessions will be co-moderated by Daryl Harris and a guest professional in the arts.
Norse Artist Series
Ken Jones will host a panel of special guest alumni, sharing their experiences after graduation. These events are open to the public via Zoom. Recordings of these panels will be available to view on YouTube after they occur.
Upcoming Virtual Productions
For the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, 91大神 SOTA will produce a series of streaming productions. Details on these programs will be available at a later date.
Season updates will be posted on the 91大神 Theatre + Dance website at and on the .
About 91大神 School of the Arts: SOTA is the Creative Engine of 91大神. The School of the Arts combines Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts to bring unparalleled artistic opportunities to current and future students. In a changing world, SOTA prepares students to be creative trailblazers in the Arts and their careers. Whether we are creating motion graphics, producing on the stage, or utilizing our dance classes to collaborate with therapeutic exercise in health sciences, we are on the cutting edge of transdisciplinary studies. SOTA offers 11 degrees with 30 specializations in addition to 7 minors to develop graduates that are personally engaged, innovative, and curious with advanced skillsets in collaboration and creative risk-taking. For more information, visit or follow on social media @91大神SOTA.
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