Montclair State University

Equus

By the Dept. of Theatre and Dance

March 6, 7 and 8 • 7:30 p.m.
March 9 • 2 and 8 p.m.

 

By Peter Shaffer

Directed by Susan Kerner

Alexander Kasser Theater
Every seat: $15*

Intrigued by an account of a stable boy who blinded six horses, Peter Shaffer investigates the mystery of this brutal crime in his sensationally theatrical psychological thriller. Equus delves deeply into the psyche of the 17-year-old boy and his brilliant psychiatrist as playwright Shaffer explores society’s ideas of madness and normality, erotic passion, our human capacity for worship, and the compulsion for mediocrity to destroy genius.

 Please be advised: Production contains adult themes and content.

 

*No charge for University-enrolled undergraduates.

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Film Forum Speaker Series Presents:
Jonas Thaler, SVP-Post Production, Walden Media

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 March 5 • 7-10 p.m.

 

University Hall - Room 1040

Admission Free - Open to all

 

Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family. Past award-winning films include The Chronicles of Narnia, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Nim’s Island, Charlotte’s Web and the Sundance Audience Prize-winning documentary Waiting for Superman. Upcoming films include the family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the drama Won’t Back Down, the Jay Moriarity biopic Of Men and Mavericks and the family comedy Parental Guidance.

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Peak Performances Presents: Katlehong Cabaret

 

Via Katlehong Dance (South Africa)

American Premiere - A Peak Commission

March 16 and 23 • 8 p.m.
March 17 and 24 • 3 p.m.
March 21 and 22 • 7:30 p.m.

Alexander Kasser Theater
Every seat: $15*

 

Directed by Siphiwe Nkosi
Concept?by Hlengiwe Lushaba
Choreographed by Vusi Mdoyi

 

Performed by Steven Faleni, Mandlenkosi Fanie, Vuyani Feni, Hlengiwe Lushaba, Vusi Mdoyi, Buru Mohlabane, Tshepo Nchabeleng, Siphiwe Nkosi, and Xolani Qwabe

 

South Africa’s Via Katlehong Dance likes to mix things up. Originally formed through an outreach program for youth during the Apartheid era, Via Katlehong’s high-energy style is an energetic brew of Pantsula (street dance) and Gumboot (rhythmic physical percussion). By combining the group’s powerhouse style with dynamite vocal performances of traditional folk music, a fresh and inventive look at modern South Africa is born.

 

Produced by Damien Valette Productions. Co-produced by Via Katlehong Dance, Peak Performances at Montclair State, Théâtre national de Chaillot, and Scéne nationale d'Orléans. Supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

*No charge for University-enrolled undergraduates
 

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