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Productions

Productions

Department of Theatre 2023-2024 Mainstage season of productions.

UNCW Tickets
Spring 2024

Rumors, a farce

by Neil Simon
directed by Ed Wagenseller

Mainstage Theatre, Cultural Arts Building

Rumors by Neil Simon, is one of the most popular stage plays of the late 20th century. In this murderous tour de force, four couples arrive at the 10th anniversary celebration party for New York’s deputy mayor and his wife, only to find the mayor wounded in bed and the wife missing! The other guests lie and spread rumors. But what is the truth? This zany comedy from one of America’s best-loved playwrights is a wild stew of ridiculously hilarious complications that will have you laughing out loud.

February 15-18 & 22-25, 2024
Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 7:30 pm
Sun. at 2:00 pm

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde
directed by Robin Post

Mainstage Theatre, Cultural Arts Building

The Importance of Being Earnest, a trivial comedy for serious people, Oscar Wilde’s madcap romp about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers’ entanglements still delights audiences more than a century after its 1895 premiere performance.
Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack’s ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack’s country home on the same weekend pandemonium ensues. Only a senile nursemaid and an old, discarded handbag can save the day!

April 18-21 & 25-28, 2024
Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 7:30 pm
Sun. at 2:00 pm

Fall 2023

Dracula

By Steven Dietz
based on the novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Christopher Marino

Mainstage Theatre, Cultural Arts Building

This adaptation brings the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker’s famous vampire.

Disclaimer: Blood, violent content, vampires, and dark themes. Parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers.

October 26-29, November 2-5 and November 9-12
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30
Saturdays and Sunday at 2:00 pm

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