Ashland University Theatre announcing the 2017.2018 Season: Building Bridges

From the ancient Greeks to Dr. Seuss, we are reminded to think of, respect and care for others and those who may not be like ourselves. In light of our current national climate as well as the College of Arts & Sciences Symposium Against Indifference <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/9c6fb6ce5e/23dd11305b/dbc6aa4562> (whose theme for 2017.2018 is "Building Bridges through Dialogue"), the theatre season will provide opportunities to better understand ourselves and others with performances that encourage dialogue about challenges in our world today.

*Leveling Up* by Deborah Zoe Laufer Directed by Teresa Durbin-Ames *Oct. 11-14 at 7:30 p.m. | Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. | Studio Theatre* Three twenty-something roommates are glued to their video games. While they are masters in the virtual world, they are not as successful in the real world. When one of them uses his gaming skills to land a job with the National Security Agency launching actual drones and missiles, online battles begin to have real consequences. *WARNING: Contains Adult Language and Content!* *The Trojan Women* by Euripides, Trans. by Richmond Lattimore Directed by Robert Sean Parker *Nov. 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. | Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. | Studio Theatre* When the Greek armies built a giant horse and hid inside it to defeat Troy and win the Trojan war, do you wonder what happened to the Trojan women whose husbands, fathers and sons were killed in the war? In this timeless story about the victims of war, what tragic fates await these women who were taken from their land as slaves or concubines? *Seussical* Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss Directed by Teresa Durbin-Ames *Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. | Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. | Hugo Young Theatre* One of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination. *Opening Night Receptions* Immediately following each opening night performance (Oct. 11,Nov. 8, Feb. 16), join us for a free reception to celebrate and meet the cast and crew. *ORDER SEASON TICKETS <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/9c6fb6ce5e/23dd11305b/961f4b3055/p=65f0dd59c989b353abc273df81d8f804&t=package> * | *ORDER SINGLE TICKETS* <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AshlandUniversityMus/9c6fb6ce5e/23dd11305b/b3ee68236d/t=tix&w=bfb3bdf8d62fe1c0197c337a47ba0646> | 419.289.5125 <(419)%20289-5125> | Email <tapplega@ashland.edu?subject=2017-2018%20AU%20Theatre%20Season>