Student work: 'Elektra'

By Cameron Johanning, Class of 2016, for the Lewis Center for the Arts on Feb. 3, 2016, 12:34 p.m.

Sophocles' tragedy "Elektra," a dark, bloody tale of familial vengeance from ancient Greece, is explored anew by senior Evelyn Giovine in the title role with direction by Alexandru Mihail. Performances are at 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. Tickets are available at Frist Campus Center or online through University Ticketing. A talkback with Visiting Lecturer in Theater Bryan Doerries follows the Feb. 12 performance.

In "Annie & Rose," two seniors in the Program in Theater at Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts offer a unique, theatrical exploration of two strong, iconic female characters of the American musical stage, Annie Oakley and Rose Hovick. Presentations will take place at 8 p.m. March 4 and 5 and at 8:30 p.m. March 9-11 in the Marie and Edward Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. A talkback with Professor of Theater and musical theater scholar Stacy Wolf follows the presentation on Wednesday, March 9.

Student work: 'Great Expectations' .

Take a look behind the scenes as the student cast prepares for a Princeton production of "Great Expectations," Charles Dickens' beloved coming-of-age epic. Directed by Tim Vasen, director of the Program in Theater, the play will feature senior Peter Giovine as Pip with senior Emma Boettcher serving as dramaturg. The production will be performed at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-15 and 20-22 Matthews '53 Acting Studio. Tickets are available through University Ticketing.

Student work: 'This is an Elephant' .

Senior theater certificate student Ava Geyer's new play, "This is an Elephant, will premiere at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24 in the Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St.

Student work: 'Cloud 9' .

"Cloud 9," a play by Caryl Churchill, is being directed by faculty member R.N. Sandberg and performed by seniors Victoria Gruenberg, Tyler Lawrence and Will Plunkett. The play, which will be staged at Princeton at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio, is one of the classic comedic satires of the British stage and features gender-bending characters and a time-warping exploration of political and sexual oppression.

Black Arts drama troupe presents 'Flyin' West,' Feb. 23-March 3 .

The Black Arts Company: Drama troupe will present Pearl Cleage's "Flyin' West," a tale of four African American women in search of freedom, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, and Thursday through Saturday, March 1-3. Performances will be held at the Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Student work: 'Mad Forest' .

Based on ethnographic research, Caryl Churchill's "Mad Forest" gives a personal look into the exceptionally brief events of the Romanian Revolution. Directed by junior Nico Krell, designed and dramaturged by senior Sydney Becker, this production's performances are Jan. 12-13 at 8 p.m., Jan. 14 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Matthews '53 Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. A talkback with Associate Professor of English Tamsen Wolff follows the performance on Jan. 12.

Theater and dance presents tragicomic tale, Nov. 11-19 .

"A Long History of Neglect," a tragicomic tale of contemporary American domestic life by Princeton alumnus Noah Haidle, opens Friday, Nov. 11, at the Berlind Theatre.