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Meadows Theatre presents The Rimers of Eldritch through March 3

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kelsey Reynolds

Murder in a small town: We know who is responsible, but why? SMU Meadows Theatre presents Lanford Wilson’s The Rimers of Eldritch as its first production of the Spring 2013 semester. The show will run through Sunday, March 3 in the Greer Garson … Continue reading →

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Meadows Theatre presents Major Barbara through Dec. 2, 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Kelsey Reynolds

For the final performance of the Fall 2012 semester, SMU Meadows Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara. The play, first performed in 1905, explores the family dynamics of the Undershafts and the very different values of each family member – especially in … Continue reading →

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Meadows Theatre explores Cloud Nine through Oct. 28, 2012

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Kelsey Reynolds

“Accepting people who are different and not dominating them or forcing them into particular social roles” is playwright Caryl Churchill’s message in her breakout 1979 work, Cloud Nine. SMU’s Meadows Theatre showcases that message in its second production of the season Oct. 24-28, … Continue reading →

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Meadows Theatre opens season with hymn to This Beautiful City

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kelsey Reynolds

Meadows School of the Arts opens its 2012-13 theatre season with a play produced from interviews that explore issues leading up to, and after, the 2006 election, with a particular focus on faith and the evangelical movement. This Beautiful City will … Continue reading →

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Meadows Theatre ends 2011-12 season with Blues for Mister Charlie

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

A white citizen of a small Southern town murders a black man visiting from the North, then dumps his body in the weeds. The aftermath, and the wounds that racism inflicts on the town’s black and white communities alike, are … Continue reading →

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Meadows Theatre presents Othello through Nov. 20, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Racism, love, jealousy and betrayal provide the major themes for one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Meadows Theatre presents the story of the Moorish general Othello through Nov. 20, 2011 at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. … Continue reading →