Emily Morse, Artistic Director of New Dramatists (NYC), engages in a conversation with Professors Charlotte Meehan and Stephanie Burlington Daniels about her work supporting contemporary playwrights and collaborating on ensemble-made theatre in her own practice as playwright, dramaturg, and performer. New Dramatists has been a major force in the development of US-based playwrights since 1949.

written by Aaron Posner, directed by Stephanie Burlington Daniels ’97 and Isabel Pongratz ’19

A homage to Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, Stupid F**king Bird, is a hilarious tale about love, family, and the creation of art and beauty. A frank portrayal of mental health and suicide with contemporary language and nudity this production is not for the faint of heart. Join us as we sing through depression and find laughter through loss. Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors. Tickets may be purchased online through the Box Office.

Trailer by Gracie Vicente ’22

Auditions for this fall’s main stage production Stupid F**king Bird by American playwright Aaron Posner are open to all Wheaton students. If interested, please select a time slot on the sign-up sheet on the department callboard outside Watson 127.  Plan to arrive at least five minutes ahead of your audition time in order to complete the necessary paperwork. Any student participating will be eligible to receive .5 course credits.
If you would like to acquaint yourself with the script in advance, copies are available on reserve at the Library.
Feel free to contact Stephanie Burlington Daniels with questions or concerns.

Come out and meet the faculty and staff of the Department of Theatre and Dance Studies and hear what’s planned for the coming year. Information about auditions for both theatre and dance will be provided as well as information about classes and the major.