Theatre Productions Fall 2026

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

• Written by Kate DiCamillo
• Directed by Tena Dean
• Sept. 24 through Sept. 27

Synospsis

Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of China. A little girl named Abilene loves him, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey-a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again.

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 Theatre Alumni: $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
• Paul Denayer
• Eddie Figgins
• Dr. Karen Taylor

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)

• Dr. Sylvia Henneberg
• 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

• ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
  - Written by Tom Stoppard
  - Directed by Octavia Biggs
  - Nov. 6-16

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.

• SHE KILLS MONSTERS
  - Written by Qui Nguyen
  - Directed by Rebecca Earehart
  - April 9-19

She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman who lost her younger sister, Tilly, in an accident. She soon discovers an alternate world that Tilly had created in her notebook, centered around the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

The Little CompanY

Upcoming timeline to be determined. Check back here for more updates!