Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College Sets 83rd Season: HELLO, DOLLY!; REEFER MADNESS & More

The Annie Russell Theatre, the longest running theatre in Central Florida, announces their 83rd season! Running September 2015 through April 2016, the season explores taboos - from marijuana to religion, infertility to second marriages.

Here's the line-up:

Reefer Madness
Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Missy Barnes
Musical Direction by Jamey Ray
September 25 - October 3, 2015

Tartuffe
Written by Moliere, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur
Directed by John Christopher Jones
November 13 - 21, 2015

Expecting Isabel
Written by Lisa Loomer
Directed by David Charles
February 12 - 20, 2016

Hello, Dolly!
Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the Play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Jennifer Cavenaugh
Musical Direction by Jamey Ray
April 15 - 23, 2016

Hello, Dolly! will be co-produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music. "It is a true joy to formally collaborate with talented colleagues and students from the Department of Music on Hello Dolly!" says David Charles, Producing Director of the Annie Russell Theatre and Chairperson of the Department of Theatre and Dance. "This is our first co-production in several decades, and we're confident that this will become the first of many. Reaching across disciplines in this way creatively models the spirit and opportunities inherent in a liberal arts environment such as Rollins."

Additionally, the season marks the return of guest director John Christopher Jones, who directed Picasso at the Lapin Agile at the Annie Russell in 2012. Hailing from New York City, Mr. Jones brings fifty years of experience as an actor, director, translator and adapter.

Subscription packages are $65, with discounts available for seniors, students, and Rollins alums. Visit www.rollins.edu/annierussell to purchase a subscription online, or call the box office at (407) 646-2145.

Additional FREE season offerings are provided by the student-produced and student-directed Second Stage Series, performed in the Fred Stone Theatre. The 2015-2016 Second Stage Series features all female playwrights and directors:

Confessions from Behind the Window
Concept and Direction by Cailin Dornbush '16
October 21 - 24, 2015

Becky Shaw
Written by Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Giana Blazquez '16
February 3 - 6, 2016

Detroit
Written by Lisa D'Amour
Directed by Kathleen Capdesuñer '17
April 6 - 9, 2016

More information on the Annie Russell Theatre's upcoming season, including detailed performance dates and times as well as ticket pricing, may be found at www.rollins.edu/annierussell. For more information on the Department of Theatre and Dance at Rollins College, please visit www.rollins.edu/theatredance.

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