Kyleigh Friel ’25 and Emily Kile ’24 in Twelfth Night
Cover: Maddie Baylor ’24 in Twelfth Night
When I attended my first UMW Theatre audition, I had no idea what doors would open for me. I have been blessed with the opportunity to grow in my confidence whilst singing and storytelling in Klein Theatre. I have grown in my self-confidence, and, with the help of my professors here, I feel comfortable with dreaming big!”
—Kyleigh Friel
’25
When you join us in Klein Theatre, you take on an important role in our work. As a member of our audience, you also contribute to the dialogue that is essential to theatre—your presence is vital to our students’ training. Over time, you see our students grow into young artists, technicians, and arts administrators who will one day leave us ready to join the professional world. We could not do what we do without you.
We have a dazzling collection of plays and musicals to share with you in the coming months. We launch our season with Reginald Rose’s timeless Twelve Angry Jurors —a story that continues to probe issues of justice today as it did more than six decades ago. From there, we peek in on the Little Sisters of Hoboken in Dan Goggin’s musical Nunsense as the sisters put on a fundraiser to overcome a culinary calamity of eternal significance. In February, we examine The Crucible through the lens and experiences of a group of high school students in Kimberly Belflower’s rabble-rousing John Proctor is the Villain. Finally, we close out the year with the enchanting musical Peter Pan fantasy prequel, Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice and Wayne Barker.
And a great tradition continues as we take you back out on the road! Join us for our ever-popular UMW Theatre Road Trip and see terrific theatre in Washington, DC—let us do the driving and parking!
Broadway Weekend returns in 2025 with a sensational Big Apple itinerary—pack your bags and board the train for NYC! We make experiencing theatre easy—in Fredericksburg, Washington, DC, and New York City!
Don’t miss your chance to join our season passholder community. We guarantee your seats, give you unlimited exchanges, and promise the lowest ticket price available with your Season Pass—this is a deal you won’t want to miss. Many of our performances sell out and season passholders get the best seats before single tickets go on sale.
We look forward to welcoming you in Klein Theatre for what promises to be a brilliant season ahead.
Gregg Stull Producing Director
“A roller-coaster of a play, thrilling because you can’t see beyond the next turn of the plot.”
— The Chicago Tribune
Twelve Angry Jurors
by Reginald Rose
ADAPTED BY Sherman L. SERGEL
In the stifling jury deliberation room, twelve individuals wrestle with the weight of a decision that will affect the life of a young man forever. As the jurors engage in heated debate, they reveal their biases, experiences, and fallibility in the rarely seen process at the very core of the American judicial system. Reginald Rose invites the audience to explore every shade of gray while these men and women navigate their civic duty and sense of morality, questioning the complex spectrum of guilt and innocence. Twelve Angry Jurors probes the collective conscience, leaving behind echoes of doubt and contemplation long after the curtain descends.
September 19-29
NUNSENSE
bY Dan Goggin
When the culinarily challenged Sister Julia, Child of God, unintentionally poisons her fellow sisters with tainted soup, only five Little Sisters of Hoboken remain to carry on their cloister’s mission. Get your ticket for this biblical journey of musical proportions (or something like that) as these nutty nuns take you along on their nunconvent-ional misadventures trying to raise the funds to lay their fallen sistren to eternal rest. Don’t miss this divine delight that has been entertaining audiences worldwide for over 40 years. If you haven’t been to the theatre lately, get back in the habit because Nunsense is a nun-stop fun revival that will have you rolling in the aisles laughing at the Little Sisters’ shenunigans.
November 7-24
“Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical ‘anything goes’ sense of fun!”
—The New York Times
“A knockout…[John Proctor is the Villain] is…pushing for a 4.0 GPA.”
—Washington Post
John Proctor Is The Villain
by Kimberly Belflower
What if the hero of The Crucible were actually the villain? An innovative and powerful new voice in the theatrical landscape, Kimberly Belflower flips the script on Arthur Miller’s classic play and examines the license and agency of the young women at the center of the Salem witch trials. Set in present-day rural Georgia, this play follows a group of high school students as they grapple with their own secrets, scandals, and identities. A provocative (sometimes witty) and timely exploration of gender, history, and truth, John Proctor is the Villain will challenge your assumptions, spark deep conversation, and ignite your imagination.
February 6-16
Peter And The Starcatcher
by Rick Elice Music by Wayne Barker
Travel with us on a whimsical journey to the Neverland you never knew in this thrilling musical fantasy filled with swashbuckling adventure and enduring love. Based on the best-selling novels by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this magical prequel reveals how a nameless orphan boy became the immortal Peter Pan. With the help of Molly, a fearless and clever Starcatcherin-training, he must protect the magical Starstuff from the clutches of the evil pirate Black Stache and his crew of loathsome mates. A kaleidoscope of wit, wonder, and wordplay, Peter and the Starcatcher is a tapestry of imagination woven from threads of longing, courage, and the ache of growing up.
April 3-19
“Clever and joyous entertainment.... A celebration of youth and of the power of theater to inspire children and adults alike.”
BROADWAY
Join Gregg Stull in New York City for an amazing weekend of theatre! Come along for inspiring conversations, backstage tidbits, and thrilling performances as you take in the world’s most important theatre city!
The trip includes:
• a get acquainted gathering prior to departure
• round trip Amtrak from Fredericksburg to New York City
• two nights in a fabulous Times Square Hotel
• a scrumptious welcome dinner with fine food and flowing beverages
• great seats to three terrific performances
• private Times Square theatre history tour
• a wrap-up brunch in the neighborhood
• plenty of free time for shopping and sightseeing
• all hotel taxes, porter, and driver gratuities
• a $100 per person tax-deductible donation to UMW Theatre
price per person
$2,395 double occupancy
$3,095 single occupancy
That’s right! Our UMW Theatre Road Trips are back this season, and we are hard at work securing tickets at a variety of theatres. Join us for exceptional performances in Washington, D.C. We make it easy for you! Park your car at duPont Hall and board our charter bus where your host will talk with you about the production you are about to experience as you travel to the theatre. The bus will drop you at the front door and will return to pick you up. On the way home, your host will lead you and your fellow theatregoers in a post-performance discussion about the show. Come along for the ride—going to the theatre in Washington couldn’t be easier!
We are currently working with a number of theatres to make our Road Trips as incredible as they have ever been, but at press time, we do not have definitive information to share. In the meantime, here are some titles and theatres that we are considering:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music by Stephen Sondheim at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va.
In the Heights book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, music by Lin-Manuel Miranda at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va.
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.
Sister Act book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Mister Lincoln by Herbert Mitgang, starring Scott Bakula at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
A Wrinkle In Time: A New Musical based on the novel by Madeleine L’Engle, book by Lauren Yee, music and lyrics by Heather Christian at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Paradise Blue by Dominique Morriseau at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Be on the lookout for more information in your mailbox soon!
Titles and locations are subject to availability and may change.
The theatre department’s Road Trip is absolutely the best thing going! We can hardly wait to sign up for next season!”
—Constance Smith, UMW Theatre Road Tripper
September 19-29
November 7-24
February 6-16 April 3-19
BRING A GROUP
UMW Theatre provides so many opportunities to learn, and when you make a mistake, you aren’t put down for it.You grow from it. The multitude of skills that I have learned here are things that I will carry with me for the rest of my days. UMW Theatre really is one of the best things I’ve been a part of, and I can’t wait to use what I learned here in my professional career.”
—Matthew Monaghan ’25
Matthew Monaghan ’25 and Emmy Beach ’27 in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Bring a Group to Klein Theatre!
Gather your friends and colleagues for a memorable performance in Klein Theatre. Our productions offer perfect and affordable opportunities to celebrate a special occasion, escape for a night out, or just get together with the favorite people in your life. We work with all kinds of groups to create a special experience—businesses, social and civic clubs, faith gatherings, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, and alumni chapters. Our personal touch makes creating a group experience convenient and effortless.
Alex Lagon ’24
& Seth Drenning ’24 in
Twelfth Night
Gathering a Group is Easy!
If you have ten or more people, you are a group! This entitles you to early booking, discounted tickets, and flexible payment terms.
Booking Tickets is Simple!
Our Group Sales staff will work closely with you to reserve your tickets before single tickets go on sale to the public— ensuring you great seats as well as availability for performances that sell out quickly.
We will work with you to establish a date for you to commit to a final number of tickets and pay for them. Our flexible approach makes it easy for you to bring your group to the theatre.
Get in Touch!
For more information about Group Sales, email tickets@fredtix.com or call (540) 654-1111
We would love to help you plan a theatre event for your group!
The best part about UMW Theatre is that I get to work with amazing students in many different capacities. Getting to grow and learn with them has been incredible and I know wherever I end up after UMW, I will have a supportive group of people rooting for me.”
—Katherine Farmer ’26
Katherine Farmer ’26 showing off the prop hand she made in THEA 355: Theatre Crafts
Ariana Adamek ’25 programming at the lighting console in Klein Theatre
Seth Drenning ’24 in True West
I get to say farewell to UMW Theatre feeling deeply changed as an artist. The wide variety of skills I’ve gathered here has already begun to pay off by giving me the confidence to take on work that requires a deep understanding of all facets of theatre. After four years of incredible opportunities offered by this department, I’ve been able to develop my craft as an actor and become a skilled theatre professional with something valuable to offer.”
—Seth Drenning ’24
Give To THEATRE
Help us help them!
When you join us for a performance, you are a part of our students’ educational journeys. Without an audience in the theatre, they cannot have the conversation that our plays and musicals inspire.You play an important role in helping them to develop as young theatre artists. Producing theatre and creating learning opportunities are costly endeavors. We want to do everything we can to bring in guest artists to help our students gain new perspectives and to network in the professional world. We want to support them when they have a chance to go to a national conference or to audition for summer theatre.We want to be sure we can help them produce plays in Studio 115 where they grow in the skills and knowledge they get in our classrooms and studios. Many of our students struggle to make ends meet with tuition, room and board, books, and supplies.We want, more than anything else, our students to be fully focused on their work in order to be the strongest they can be when they leave UMW.This is critical in order for them to be competitive when they seek their first job after graduation. We are committed to doing everything we can to support our students.We hope you will partner with us to provide what our students need to succeed at UMW. Won’t you consider joining UMW Theatre and supporting our talented students?
I feel so welcome within UMW Theatre—from working in the costume shop, to acting in shows, to helping with promotions, to learning in my classes with peers and professors. This is truly an amazing community that I am so proud to be a part of and can’t wait for the years to come making theatre here.”
—Ciarra Hopson ’27
Join today!
Ciarra Hopson ’27 sewing a garment for Twelfth Night
Membership with UMW Theatre enables you to:
• give scholarships and sponsor educational activities for theatre students
• receive acknowledgement in production programs
• receive advance notice of special opportunities and events
For more information, and to join online, visit cas.umw.edu/theatre/make-a-gift
Theatre students at the start of the year event in front of duPont Hall
The opportunities I have had with UMW Theatre have been priceless. I have gained so much hands-on experience working all over the department, on stage, in the management office, and in the shop. The supportive and well-rounded program has made me feel confident in my ability to succeed outside of UMW in whatever I do.”
Cora Denny ’25
The Fine Print
Cora Denny ’25 in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Tickets
Tickets are available at the Klein Theatre Box Office in duPont Hall starting two weeks before opening. Tickets are also available online through our website, www.FredTix.com and by calling (540) 654-1111. UMW/GCC pricing requires visiting the box office in person and presenting a student ID. Handling fees apply to telephone orders and convenience fees apply to online orders.
Season Passes
Season Passes are available online at www.FredTix.com anytime, at the Klein Theatre Box Office in-person, and over the phone until the first production closes. Please visit cas.umw.edu/theatre for Box Office hours. Free exchanges are offered prior to the Box Office opening to the public for single ticket sales.
Groups
Discounted rates are available for groups of ten or more. For more information, call the Klein Theatre Box Office at (540) 654-1111 or email tickets@fredtix.com.
AfterWords
AfterWords post-show discussions allow you the opportunity to speak to the actors and ask questions about the process of mounting a production. Be sure to stick around to hear from our students about their experiences working on a show with us!
Pay-What-You-Can Preview
Our preview performance is Pay-What-You-Can. Simply go to the Klein Theatre Box Office two hours before curtain and pay whatever amount you wish for your general admission ticket. Arrive early to guarantee your seat in the theatre!
Content Advisories
Please visit www.FredTix.com for content advisories.
Information
Season subject to change. For more information, call the Klein Theatre Box Office at (540) 654-1111 or visit cas.umw.edu/theatre.
Location
Klein Theatre is located in duPont Hall on College Avenue at Thornton Street.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking along College Avenue and in the lot on Thornton Street. Two short-term box office parking spaces are available during Box Office hours.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available. Please inquire when purchasing tickets. Accessible parking is available in the Thornton Street lot and in the rear of duPont Hall.
Assistive listening devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the Klein Theatre Box Office.
Large print programs are available at the Klein Theatre Box Office.
The April 19 matinee of Peter and the Starcatcher will be a sensory-friendly performance designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities and their families and companions. Sound and lighting levels will be adjusted, and guests will be free to talk or leave their seats during the performance. For more information, call Jon Reynolds at 540-654-2233.
We are eager to help you plan your visit. For more information on accessibility or parking, please call the Klein Theatre Box Office at (540) 654-1111.
Photography by Geoff Greene Production Artwork by Justin Slone
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UMW Theatre has given me the support to pursue my interests on and off stage. The encouragement I received from my faculty, staff, and peers has helped me become a more curious and thoughtful student. I am thankful to have spent the last four years as a member of this wonderful community.”
