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Congratulations to the Theater + Dance students on their recent awards!

Bates Theater + Dance Students recently traveled to two conferences, KCATF and ACDA, and earned well-deserved recognition for their hard work and dedication to…

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The Ordinary and The Poetic

Bates theater stages Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull”

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As the multitalented stage manager for ‘The Seagull,’ Sophie Hafter ’25 barks up the right trees

Hafter’s work on the play is part of her senior thesis in theater stage management, and it’s all-encompassing. During rehearsals, she’s onstage setting up…

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DEPARTMENTAL HAPPENINGS

Body Awareness
by Annie Baker

March 27 – 31
Martin Andrucki Black Box Theatre

Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert

April 4 – 6
Schaeffer Theatre

End of Semester Showings

April 8 – 10
Various Locations

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We have lots of amazing things coming up – check it all out at the link in our bio.

Amazing weekend at the @acda_dance National Festiv

Amazing weekend at the @acda_dance National Festival, had such an amazing time learning from faculty across the nation. So grateful to have been able to perform “Sounding Fray” at the National conference! Huge thank you to @big.boy.dance and @christinajaney for all your support and mentorship! 💚⚡️

The Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert wrapped up i

The Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert wrapped up its three amazing performance days last Monday! Congratulations to all of the cast, choreographers and crew for all of their hard work throughout the semester to bring these four stellar pieces to the stage.

Photos by Carly Philpott '27

4 more days to grab some hot new Theater & Dance m

4 more days to grab some hot new Theater & Dance merch 📣 There are almost 100 different options from jackets to beanies to bags to blankets 💯 Last day to place your order is this Sunday April 13th, so click the link in our bio to grab your gear now 🎉

🎥 by Kendall Jones ‘25 and Samantha Manogue ‘26

Celebrate the work that students have been creatin

Celebrate the work that students have been creating during the Winter 2025 semester! All are welcome to view the final showings presented throughout the week.

*Edit: Jazz I will be at NOON on 4/10 (listed incorrectly on the pic)

Now that you’ve met all the choreographers… CO

Now that you’ve met all the choreographers… COME SEE THE SHOW TONIGHT April 4 at 7:30pm, and runs Saturday 4/5 at 5:00, and Sunday 4/6 at 2:00. Get your tickets ASAP at the link in our bio, or by going to the Bates Theater and Dance Eventbrite page. See you there!

🎥: @garrett.glasgow ‘25

🎉The Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert opens TO

🎉The Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert opens TONIGHT April 4 at 7:30pm, and runs Saturday 4/5 at 5:00, and Sunday 4/6 at 2:00. Get your tickets ASAP at the link in our bio, or by going to the Bates Theater and Dance Eventbrite page. See you there!

🎥: @garrett.glasgow ‘25

📣Reminder 📣 The annual Marcy Plavin Spring D

📣Reminder 📣 The annual Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert opens THIS FRIDAY April 4 at 7:30pm, and runs Saturday 4/5 at 5:00, and Sunday 4/6 at 2:00. Get your tickets ASAP at the link in our bio, or by going to the Bates Theater and Dance Eventbrite page. See you there!

🎥: @garrett.glasgow ‘25

Coming soon to Schaeffer Theater, the annual Marcy

Coming soon to Schaeffer Theater, the annual Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert opens THIS FRIDAY April 4 at 7:30pm, and runs Saturday 4/5 at 5:00, and Sunday 4/6 at 2:00. Get your tickets ASAP at the link in our bio, or by going to the Bates Theater and Dance Eventbrite page. See you there!

Videography by Garrett Glasgow ‘25

It’s another Thesis Thursday!!! Today we are hig

It’s another Thesis Thursday!!! Today we are highlighting ⭐️Emma Seitz⭐️

TONIGHT, Thursday March 27th in the MAAB (the Blackbox Theater) at 7:30, Body Awareness by Annie Baker opens! The show will run through Monday.

Swipe to learn more about Emma’s thesis. Tickets are available on eventbrite (if they are sold out, you can still come to MAAB 15 minutes early to potentially get a no-show ticket holder’s seat!

Graphic Design: Kendall Jones ‘25, Sophie Hafter ‘25, Samantha Manogue ‘26, Jamie Shelton ‘27