Muhlenberg Theatre Association's
Spring 2023 Studio Productions
Mar. 2-5, 2023
Studio Theatre
LLORONA
by Alejandra Cepeda Bátiz
directed by Ruhani Singh and Alejandra Cepeda Bátiz
SAD GIRL HOURS
by Libby Carr
directed by Devyn Jarvis and Eben Cornine
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
music & lyrics by William Finn
book by Rachel Sheinkin
conceived by Rebecca Feldman
directed by Brooke Hager
Descriptions:
LLORONA
Llorona is a play that tells a story of immigration. It follows the journey of a mother and her children immigrating to the United States, from the hardships it took for them to cross the border to the duality of detention facilities: showcasing true human empathy and cruelty. This modern adaptation of the grand legend of La Llorona to current political climates opens up a much-needed conversation about the reality of the silenced voices of immigrants.
Content Advisory: xenophobia and racism, ICE, detainment facilities, immigration-related trauma, and abuse.
SAD GIRL HOURS
It’s not the end of the world yet, but Sunday’s mom built a backyard fallout shelter just in case. Now it’s an underground clubhouse overflowing with tarot cards and the smell of hair bleach, ringing with chaotic queer energy and runoff full of gritty mud, fire ants, and oil. sad girl hours is a story of college admissions, found family, and potential energy in the face of torrential flood. What does it mean to aspire to something while planning and preparing how to die?
Content Advisory: profanity, drugs and alcohol, sexual dialogue and situations, and sex work.
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows a group of elementary school students through the trials and tribulations of competing for the title of Spelling Bee Champion. As they spell their way to the top, the kids navigate friendships, self-confidence, and ummm...“humbling” situations.
Content Advisory: light profanity, some sexual dialogue, and some political and religious humor.
Spelling Bee features audience participation opportunities! Read more here!
Performance Schedule:
Llorona
Thursday, March 2, 7 pm
Friday, March 3, 7 pm
Saturday, March 4, 9:45 pm
RESERVE
Sad Girl Hours
Thursday, March 2. 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 4, 2 pm
Sunday, March 5, 2 pm
RESERVE
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Friday, March 3, 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 4, 7 pm
Sunday, March 5, 4:30 pm
RESERVE
Accessibility:
Saturday's performances will feature closed captioning.
