Theatre Productions Fall 2025

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Written by Tom Stoppard

Nov. 6-16

Synopsis

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a play by Tom Stoppard that reinterprets Shakespeare's Hamlet from the perspective of two minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. The play follows these two as they navigate the events of Hamlet, often confused, highlighting themes of fate, free will, and the nature of reality. It's a tragicomedy that explores the absurdity of human existence and the characters' struggle to find meaning in a world they don't comprehend.

Cast

• TBD

Crew

• TBD

TICKETS

Unless otherwise stated, productions are presented in the Lucille Caudill Little Theatre in Breckinridge Hall.

Tickets are:

• Adult: $15
• Seniors (60+): $10
• Children and Non-MSU Students: $10
• MSU Students: Free with MSU ID

Tickets cannot be purchased online. We can accept cash or checks upon arrival.

Reservations are required for all productions and are made by calling 606-783-2170 or via email at mtdboxoffice@moreheadstate.edu.

Patrons

Listed below are our patrons. We want to give each of them a special thank you!

In Memoriam

• Lucille Caudill Little
• Nelson Carpenter
• Kozy Hamilton
• Dr. Travis P. Lockhart

Honorary Lifetime Patrons

• Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Eaglin
• Dr. and Mrs. William J. Layne

Lifetime Angels ($400 or more)

Donors contributing at this level during any given year will be recognized as lifetime patrons.

• Dr. Walter and Cheryl Blevins
• Dr. Kent and Kay Freeland
• Clyde I. James
• Eric and Mary Jerde
• Roger M. Johnson
• Drs. Michael and Dayna Seelig
• Jim and Cindy Shaw
• Thom and Judy Yancy
• Russ and Mary Mast

Directors (S300-$399)

• N/A

Ensemble ($200-$299)

• Sylvia Hennenberg
• Glen Colburn

Season Ticket Holders

• Octavia Biggs
• Christina Swanson

NOTE: MSU Theatre patrons are recognized based on annual giving to the program. This list represents contributions received through 2023. Patrons added after this date will appear in the next program.

Theatre Faculty & Staff

Octavia Biggs

• Director of The Little Company and Lecturer of Theatre
• Director of Shooting Stars YouTheatre with Lexington Children's Theatre

Rebecca Earehart

• Costume Shop Supervisor and Instructor of Theatre

W. Mark Hayes

• Technical Director and Instructor of Theatre

Dr. Sylvia Henneberg

• Dean of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Dr. David Oyen

• Chair of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Tamara Schubert

• Academic Department Specialist; Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Dr. Denise Vulhop Watkins

• Professor of Theatre

Previous Productions

The Zoo Story

Written by Edward Albee

Directed by Caleb Hoppe

Sept. 25-28

Edward Albee’s "The Zoo Story" begins as an ordinary conversation between Peter and Jerry, two strangers in the park, on a typical Sunday afternoon. As the day progresses, their conversation evolves into something greater than either could have anticipated. Tensions ebb and flow into a culmination of power and desire that calls attention to what lies under the surface of our humanity. Albee finds what brings us together and what pushes us further apart, and fits "The Zoo Story" perfectly between the two.

The Lover

Written by Harold Pinter

Directed by Natalie Shoemaker

Sept. 25-28

"The Lover" by Harold Pinter is a tense, psychological drama that explores the complexities of marriage, desire, and identity. The play follows Richard and Sarah, a seemingly conventional couple who engage in an elaborate game of infidelity and roleplay. As the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur, their carefully controlled dynamic begins to unravel, exposing the power struggles and emotional fractures beneath their relationship. With Pinter’s signature use of pauses and subtext, "The Lover" keeps audiences questioning who holds control and whether love can truly exist without deception.

The Little CompanY

The company is heading to Baltimore to perform at the South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC). Before they leave, they will have a public performance on Saturday, the 15, at CoffeeTree Books in Morehead, KY, with two showtimes: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.