Student work: 'Mad Forest'

By Jessica Zhou, Class of 2019, for the Lewis Center for the Arts on Jan. 9, 2017, 9 a.m.

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.

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.

Student work: 'Uncle Vanya' trailer .

The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater at Princeton University will present "Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov, directed by faculty member R.N. Sandberg and featuring senior Zachary Salk as Vanya, at 8 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 23, 24 and 25, in the Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St. A talk-back discussion with Princeton theater lecturer Mark Nelson will be held following the Oct. 24 performance.

Student Work: 'A Steady Rain' .

The Lewis Center for the Arts presents a senior thesis production "A Steady Rain" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, to Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Marie and Edward Matthews '53 Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.

Student work: 'Annie & Rose' .

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.

Princeton Summer Theater reflects on life's turning points .

Princeton Summer Theater's 2018 season will illuminate experiences big and small that define our lives with four main-stage plays and a children's show in nine weeks, June 21-Aug. 19.

Student Work: 'The Tempest' .

Seniors Lily Akerman and Samantha Ritter will stage a production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, and Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 14 to 16, in the Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St. Akerman will play the lead role of Caliban in this senior thesis project, which features marionettes created by Ritter, who studied marionette making in Prague. Tickets are available by calling University ticketing at 609-258-9220 or in person at the Frist Campus Center Box Office.

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.