Current and Past Seasons

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Season

Be More Chill

  • Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
  • Book by Joe Tracz
  • Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini
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  • October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
  • October 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • October 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

Set to a hot pop-rock score, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in. Join Jeremy, an average teenager, as he discovers the power of a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises to transform him from social outcast to the coolest kid in school. But as Jeremy's popularity skyrockets, he realizes there are consequences to being 'chill' that he never anticipated – the A.I. inside wants to take over the world! Be More Chill is a hilarious and heartfelt journey about embracing who you are, and the importance of true friendship. Don't miss your chance to experience this sensational musical that's been thrilling audiences with its quirky humor and relatable themes.

Fall Dance Concert

  • November 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • November 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
  • November 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

University Dance Company’s annual Fall Dance Concert focuses on work by current WCU dance faculty and professional guest artists with selected student work.

Eumenides

  • By Aeschylus
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  • November 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • November 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
  • November 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • November 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Experience the timeless power of Greek tragedy with Aeschylus’ The Eumenides. Orestes is haunted and cursed by the Furies, the goddesses of vengeance, after killing his mother to avenge his father. When he pleads with the goddess Athena for mercy, she gives Orestes a trial in Athens. With the god Apollo as prosecutor, and the first group of 12 citizens as a jury, discover why The Eumenides continues to resonate across centuries, offering a profound exploration of morality, fate, and the human condition.

RED BIKE

  • By Caridad Svich
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  • February 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
  • March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • March 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

J.P. Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Remember when you were eleven years old and had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you lived? This is that memory. Except it is now. What happens when we don’t know where we’re going?  What happens when all we can think of is the bike? Embark on an unforgettable journey with RED BIKE by Caridad Svich, an examination of childhood dreams and the complexities of adulthood. 

Student Written One Acts

  • By the Students of THA313
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  • March 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • March 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • March 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

J. P. Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

The Student Written One Acts is an evening of short plays penned by the Theatre 313 Playwrighting Class. Experience the plays reflecting issues and themes that resonate with West Chester University students. We are pleased to have our talented students serve as directors, designers, technicians, stage managers and, of course, actors to present this night of original student work.

Rent

  • Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
  • Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
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  • April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • April 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
  • April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • April 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Rent by Jonathan Larson is a modern classic that continues to captivate audiences with its raw energy and poignant storytelling. Set in New York City's East Village, this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning show follows a group of struggling artists and friends as they navigate life, love, and creativity in the face of adversity. With its unforgettable rock score including iconic songs like "Seasons of Love" and "La Vie Bohème," Rent speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and celebrates the power of community that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

Spring Dance Concert

  • April 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • April 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
  • April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

University Dance Company’s annual Spring Dance Concert celebrates the creative choreography of WCU students in a variety of dance styles.