Avila University
2021-22 Theatre Season
October 7-10
November 18-21
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
February 24-27
Location: Frantze Family Black Box Theatre
April 28-May 1
Avila University Theatre Presents:
Sylvia
Written by A.R. Gurney
Synopsis:
The kids are away at college. The wife is at work. Lonely, detached, middle-aged Greg finds a new zest for life in Sylvia, a talking canine who lavishes him with love and adoration. Sylvia comically changes these empty-nester’s lives forever in this zany, drop-dead funny play.
Guest Director
Jan Rogge, local AEA actor and member of the Kansas City Actors Theatre
Dates
- October 7, 8, 9, & Sunday, October 10 (Homecoming Weekend)
- Dinner theatre performance October 8 and 9. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.
- Seating is limited. Please call 816.501.3699.
Featured 2021-22 Musical Performances
Both performances are Free and will be held in the Goppert Performing Arts Center
“Twelve Sketches”
by Michalis Koutsoupides,
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
November 22
7:30 p.m.
“Songs for a new world”
by Jason Robert Brown
December 10
7:30 p.m.
Avila University Theatre Presents:
The Imaginary Cuckold
Written by Moliere
Translated into English by Richard Wilbur
Synopsis:
Is he with her? Or she with him? And what of the maid!?! Jealousy! Accusations! Appearances aren’t always what they seem as assumptions, suspicions, and laughter fly. And all sparked by a chance encounter which leads to an increasingly farcical—and hilarious—series of events.
Director
Matt Schwader Harbor, Director of Performance Studies and assistant professor of theatre
Dates
November 18, 19, 20, & Sunday, November 21
Kansas City celebrates the 400th birthday of the genius of comedy Jean-Baptiste Poquelin a.k.a. Molière (15 Jan. 1622-17 Feb. 1673) and the 200th anniversary of the French trading post which became Kansas City by François & Bérénice Chouteau in accord with Native nations. Imaginary Cuckold is part of KC MOliere: 400 in 2022, a city-wide, year-long festival celebrating Molier’s 400th birthday.
Avila University Theatre Presents:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Written by Simon Stephens
Synopsis:
Compassion. Trust. Forgiveness. The play opens with a dead dog and a falsely accused teen. What happens next is a thrilling adventure to uncover the true killer as our unforgettable young hero discovers family secrets that turn his – and our – world upside down.
Director
William Grey Warren
Dates
February 24, 25, 26 & Sunday, February 27
Location: Frantze Family Black Box Theatre inside the Goppert Performance Arts Center
Arts at Avila
The Arts at Avila program provides members of the community a chance to witness this great art through a variety of performances.
Friends of the Arts – $75
This entitles you to two special discounted Goppert Theatre season passes and VIP passes to opening night champagne receptions. You will also be noted in Arts at Avila publications and the Avila University Donor Recognition List.
Sponsor of the Arts – $150
This entitles you to four special discounted Goppert Theatre season passes and VIP passes to opening night champagne receptions. You will also be noted in Arts at Avila publications and the Avila University Donor Recognition List.
Patron of the Arts – $300
This entitles you to eight special discounted Goppert Theatre season passes and VIP passes to opening night champagne receptions. You will also be noted in Arts at Avila publications and the Avila University Donor Recognition List.
RENT
Music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson
Synopsis:
This powerful rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern-day East Village New York.
Director
Chioma Anyanwu
dates
April 28 – 30, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
May 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket Information
Reserve tickets by calling the Box Office at 816.501.3699 for more information.
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m.
Season Tickets
Regular — $30
Seniors — $28
Dinner Theatre
$30
*Available for October 8-9 productions of Sylvia
Regular Tickets
Regular — $10
Seniors — $8
Non-Avila Students — $8
Avila Students — FREE
Children under 10 receive free entry at all Avila Performing Arts events
Welcome to the Goppert Performing Arts Center
Academic Information
What does Avila have to offer?
Avila Performing Arts provides students with a personal and participatory learning environment. We are not just talk – our integrative learning style is active, allowing students to directly apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom to real-world applications. Come be a part of our University and experience the best of undergraduate academic and professional education.
Charlene Gould, Ph.D.
(retired) Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences