SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE 2009-2010 SEASON
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Judith Williams
The play reveals the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been
undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject the realities of
life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores.
Constans Theatre
September 18 – 27
THE CLEAN HOUSE
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by David Young
A married couple who are both doctors have hired a housekeeper named Matilde, an
aspiring comedian from Brazil who's more interested in coming up with the
perfect joke than in house-cleaning.
Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre
October 2 – 11
BFA DANCE SHOWCASE
Directed by Kristin O’Neal and Neta Pulvermacher
The premiere outlet for students and faculty to showcase their choreographic
works.
Nadine McGuire Studio G-6
October 29 – November 1
DAMN YANKEES
Words and Music by Richard Alder & Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott & Douglass Wallop
Directed by Tony Mata
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil for a chance
to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York
Yankees.
Constans Theatre
November 6 – 15
AGBEDIDI
African music and dance to unite local and global communities through education,
outreach, and performance.
Constans Theatre
December 4 – 6
OEDIPUS THE KING
By Sophocles
Directed by Yanci Bukovec
The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother.
Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre
January 29 – February 7
DANCE 2010
Directed by Ric Rose
A vibrant array of dance works choreographed by internationally renowned artists
and danced by a company of UF students.
February 19 – 28
IN THE BLOOD
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Tim Altmeyer
Modern riff on The Scarlet Letter: Hester La Negrita is homeless and lives with
her five illegitimate children under a city overpass.
March 19 – 28
THE WOMEN
By Clare Boothe Luce
Directed by Mikell Pinkney
A group of women’s efforts to play their respective roles in an artificial
society.
April 9 – 18
BFA DANCE SHOWCASE
The premiere outlet for students and faculty to showcase their choreographic
works.
Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion
April 15 – 18
