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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
5
February

Resinosa Ensemble, vocal chamber music

3:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Resinosa Ensemble returns to Bates once again to pring their delightful new music expertise to Bates Co…

Friday
10
February

Emily Marvosh, contra-alto

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Contra-alto vocalist, Emily Marvosh, works with Bates students to present a unique program of vocal chamber…

Thursday
16
February

Xavier Foley, solo double bass

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Xavier Foley is known for communicating his virtuosity and passion for music on the double bass, which is r…

Friday
3
March

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 105 - Classroom (Multimedia): The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 250 - Seminar Room: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by the Ba…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 248 - Seminar Room: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by the Ba…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 137 - Painting Studio: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by the…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 259 - Drawing Studio: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by the …

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by t…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 128 - Classroom: The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored by the Bates…

Bates Winter Arts Festival

5:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 104 - Classroom (Multimedia): The Bates Winter Arts Festival is a student-produced celebration of the College's arts scene sponsored…

Saturday
11
March

Bates College Orchestra

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Bates College Orchestra is back again presenting its Winter Term Concert!

Thursday
16
March

Much Ado About Nothing

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: Hilarity abounds in Messina where everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are mean…

Friday
17
March

Much Ado About Nothing

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: Hilarity abounds in Messina where everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are mean…

Saturday
18
March

Much Ado About Nothing

5:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: Hilarity abounds in Messina where everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are mean…

Fernando Heurgo, modern/ Latin jazz quintet

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: This intricate and elaborate jazz quintet presents unique music composed in, and inspired by life in, the E…

Sunday
19
March

Much Ado About Nothing

2:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: Hilarity abounds in Messina where everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are mean…

Monday
20
March

Much Ado About Nothing

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: Hilarity abounds in Messina where everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are mean…

Friday
31
March

Alek Zelbo, senior recital

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Senior Alex Zelbo presents his Senior Recital!

Sunday
2
April

Bates College Choir

2:00 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Bates College Choir, as always, presents a fabulous Winter term concert!

Thursday
6
April

Bates Brass Ensemble & Steel Pan Ensemble

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Always one of our most popular concerts, come see this double-header bill comprised of Bates students!

Friday
7
April

Spring Dance Concert

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: The aptly named Spring Dance Concert, catapults student artists' work on to the stage. The thesis work of Dance Majo…

Saturday
8
April

Spring Dance Concert

5:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: The aptly named Spring Dance Concert, catapults student artists' work on to the stage. The thesis work of Dance Majo…

Sunday
9
April

Spring Dance Concert

2:00 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: The aptly named Spring Dance Concert, catapults student artists' work on to the stage. The thesis work of Dance Majo…

Monday
10
April

Piano Studio Recital, the students of Chiharu Naruse

4:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: Some of the College's most accomplished student pianists share their work from the winter term.

Spring Dance Concert

7:30 PM

Schaeffer Theatre 204 - Theatre: The aptly named Spring Dance Concert, catapults student artists' work on to the stage. The thesis work of Dance Majo…

Tuesday
11
April

Bates Jazz Band

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The Bates Jazz Band delivers an eclectic concert of songs new and old!

Thursday
13
April

Voice Studio Recital, the students of Joelle Morris

4:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The students of Jolle Morris share their talents!

Musical Theatre MUS 262, final scenes

7:30 PM

Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: The students of MUS 262 share scenes from many top Broadway shows, don't miss this yearly performance!