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The arts provide some of our most rewarding terrains for imagination, experimentation, and intelligence.

  • Stupid F#@king Bird by Aaron PosnerSort of Adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov CONRAD…….Max Younger ‘22DEV……David Garcia* ‘20MASH…Becca Kraft ‘20NINA….Sukanya Shukla* ‘20EMMA ARKADINA….Stine Carroll* ‘20DOYLE TRIGORIN….Matthew Engles ’20DR. EUGENE SORN….Kirk Read *This performance is offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Senior Thesis/Capstone in Theater. Setting: The summer home of Emma Arkadina.Act One-By the lake. In the fall.Act Two-A realistic kitchen. A day later.Act Three-4 years later. Production StaffStage Manager….Luis David Molina Rueda ‘20Assistant Director….Kush Sharma ‘23
  • Swipe left for a few more Schaeffer Theatre scenes from the Marcy Plavin Fall Dance Concert 2019. The final @bates.theater.dance performance took place Saturday, Nov. 16, Sunday, Nov. 17, and Monday, Nov. 18. The concert features the performance work of 31 dancers from four dance courses. With 69 students participating, it's likely you know someone. Come see what they made.⁣ Performances are Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.⁣

Upcoming Public Events

Sunday
30
January

Diane Walsh, solo piano

8:00 AM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Award-winning concert pianist, Diane Walsh, performs a program of Haydn, Schubert, Ravel and Chopin.

Thursday
3
February

Danny Rand, solo cello

6:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Born in Lewiston, cellist Danny Rand presents a unique program of traditional cello repertoire and a short …

Rapture, Blister, Burn

7:30 PM

Pettigrew Hall 103 - Gannett Theater: Rapture, Blister, Burn By Gina Gionfiddo Catherine and Gwen, former best friends who have since gone their sepa…

Friday
4
February

Rapture, Blister, Burn

7:30 PM

Pettigrew Hall 103 - Gannett Theater: Rapture, Blister, Burn By Gina Gionfiddo Catherine and Gwen, former best friends who have since gone their sepa…

Saturday
5
February

Rapture, Blister, Burn

5:00 PM

Pettigrew Hall 103 - Gannett Theater: Rapture, Blister, Burn By Gina Gionfiddo Catherine and Gwen, former best friends who have since gone their sepa…

Sunday
6
February

Rapture, Blister, Burn

2:00 PM

Pettigrew Hall 103 - Gannett Theater: Rapture, Blister, Burn By Gina Gionfiddo Catherine and Gwen, former best friends who have since gone their sepa…

Monday
7
February

Rapture, Blister, Burn

7:30 PM

Pettigrew Hall 103 - Gannett Theater: Rapture, Blister, Burn By Gina Gionfiddo Catherine and Gwen, former best friends who have since gone their sepa…

Thursday
17
February

Venti Chordi, chamber music

6:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The group Venti Chordi, comprised of Bates faculty (oboe, flute, violin, piano and voice), presents an enga…

Thursday
3
March

35mm: A Musical Exhibition

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver; Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy If a pictu…

Friday
4
March

35mm: A Musical Exhibition

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver; Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy If a pictu…

Saturday
5
March

35mm: A Musical Exhibition

5:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver; Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy If a pictu…

Sunday
6
March

35mm: A Musical Exhibition

2:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver; Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy If a pictu…

Monday
7
March

35mm: A Musical Exhibition

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver; Based on photographs by Matthew Murphy If a pictu…

Tuesday
8
March

Rick Nelson’s Imaginary Ensemble, original jazz compositions

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Rick Nelson is known from New York to Maine for his compositional prowess, for this event he is bringing hi…

Thursday
17
March

9 Horses, improvisational chamber music

6:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Comprised of band members for Regina Spektor and Esperanza Spalding, the group's concert will be the culmin…

Saturday
19
March

Bates College Orchestra

8:00 AM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Bates College Orchestra performs their final concert for the school year.

Saturday
26
March

Portland Piano Trio, classical music

8:00 AM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: One of Maine's best piano trios returns to Bates!

Sunday
3
April

Titus Abbott Trio, jazz improv

8:00 AM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Bates faculty member, Titus Abbott, brings his improvisational jazz trio to campus.

Thursday
7
April

Chalaban, Moroccan pop music

6:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall