FALL DANCE CONCERT
Artistic Direction by Brian J. Evans

November 15 - 17
Schaeffer Theatre

The 2024 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors' Thesis projects, and includes an original work by Applied Dance Faculty Kate Marchessault. Throughout the semester, student artists engage in intensive research processes with rehearsals, showings, feedback sessions, and collaboration with student and faculty designers. This culminates in a spectacular performance, celebrating the dedication and creativity of student artists within the Bates Dance community.

Poster by Lean Dockery '26
Image by Carly Philpott '27, from the 2024 Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert 

CHAT AND CHEW

November 19, 12 - 1pm
Commons 211

Join us for a Chat and Chew lunch with faculty members of the Theater and Dance Department, who will discuss some of the ongoing research they’re doing inside and outside of the classroom. 

This week's Chat and Chew will include presentations from Amy Huang, Assistant Professor of Theater and American Studies (presenting Further than Firsts: East Asian Diasporic Theatre Artistry) and Brian J. Evans, Assistant Professor of Dance and American Studies (presenting Busking for Reparations).

END OF SEMESTER SHOWINGS

December 3 - 10
Various Locations

A series of public events to see what our students have been working on during their fall semester!

• Acting Showcase 1: December 3 at 4:30pm, Skelton Lounge 
• Acting Showcase 2: December 3 at 5:30pm, Skelton Lounge
• Advanced Acting: December 3 at 6:30pm, Skelton Lounge
• Playwriting: December 3 at 7:30pm, Skelton Lounge
• Ballet I: December 4 at 2pm, Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
• Ballet III: December 4 at 3:30pm, Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
• Voice and Speech: December 4 at 7:30pm, Schaeffer Theatre
• Making Dance: December 5 at 9:50am, Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
• Dance Ensemble: December 5 at 4:30pm, Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
• Physical Theater: December 6 at 3pm, Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
• Theater Technology: December 6 at 4:15pm, Schaeffer Scene Shop
• Devising Performance: December 10 at 7pm, Maine MILL

Admission to all Department of Theater and Dance events is free. Tickets are not required for these showings.

DANCE, LIFE & IN BETWEEN

A dance independent study project by Star Yang '25

December 4, 6pm
Marcy Plavin Dance Studio

It’s going to be a piece about our shared experience through dance as a person, as well as our collective journey through life as dancers. It’s a chance and opportunity to share our stories and voices as dancers and human beings. It’s an inquiry and exploration of why we dance and how we dance. Most importantly, it’s a night that we celebrate the love and passion we have for life and dance with music, light and colors. We invite everyone to join our event of dance, life and everything in between!

Faculty, staff, and peers in the department are also invited to attend an Open Dress Rehearsal on December 2nd at 7pm, to watch a provide feedback.

Poster design by Mickey Yan '24

THE LIVING ROOM
Choreographed by Adelle Welch '25

December 5 - 6
Gannett Theater

The Living Room features performative and choreographic thesis work of Dance Major, Adelle Welch '25.

Poster by Lean Dockery '26

AUDITION NOTICE
Christina Robson's repertory piece

December 7, 11 - 12:30pm
Marcy Plavin Dance Studio

We welcome all dance students to audition for Christina Robson’s repertory cast for the Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert 2025. Auditions for this work will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11am-12:30pm, with an option to submit a video audition for those unable to attend in person. This work will be highly physical and collaborative, involving fast-paced contemporary movement and partnering techniques.

NOTE: Students cast must be available for additional rehearsals January 18 and February 2, 2025, ACDA Annual Conference in Providence, RI March 12-15, 2025, and the Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert dates (including tech rehearsals and performances). If casted and accepted, students must register for DANC270D for Winter 2025.

Questions? Reach out to Assistant Professor Tristan Koepke at tkoepke2@bates.edu