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Penn State Centre Stage's 'Clybourne Park' takes a jab at race relations

10/26/18

Penn State Centre Stage presents "Clybourne Park," by Bruce Norris, Nov. 6–15 at the Penn State Playhouse Theatre.
A spin-off of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," this razor-sharp satire takes a jab at race relations, gender roles, and inclusion in a fictional Chicago neighborhood.

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Penn State to premiere Joe Iconis' 'Love in Hate Nation'

1/30/18

Penn State Centre Stage presents the premiere production of the musical "Love in Hate Nation," Feb. 13-24, in the Playhouse Theatre. With music, lyrics and book by Joe Iconis, "Love in Hate Nation" was commissioned by Penn State Musical Theatre as part of their New Works Initiative.

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Penn State Centre Stage to present Green Day's 'American Idiot'

2/3/17

Penn State Centre Stage will present Green Day’s rock musical "American Idiot," Feb. 14-25 at the Playhouse Theatre, with direction by Erin Speer, musical direction by Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer, and choreography by Michele Dunleavey. "American Idiot," based on the 2004 Green Day album of the same name, follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post–9/11 world.

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Penn State Centre Stage presents 'I.D.'

9/2/15

What makes us who we are? There are the stories our families tell us and the truths our DNA reveals. "I.D." is a world premiere hip-hop theatre piece that explores cultural identity utilizing dance, music and emceeing.

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Penn State Centre Stage to present 'I.D.' Sept. 8-20

8/28/15

“I.D.,” presented by Penn State Centre Stage, is a hip-hop theatre piece that explores cultural identity utilizing dance, music and emceeing. “I.D.” opens with a preview performance at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 and runs through Sept. 20 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center.

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Penn State Centre Stage presents 'The Motherf**ker With The Hat' Nov. 17-Dec. 6

11/10/14

Penn State Centre Stage will present Stephen Adly Gurguis’ critically acclaimed play, "The Motherf**ker with the Hat," from Nov. 17 through Dec. 6 in the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center. Taking place in modern day New York City, the play is a dark and turbulent comedy about addiction, relationships and ultimately, love. Directed by Steve Broadnax, head of the University’s M.F.A. in Acting Program, the production is R-rated and features a cast comprised of current Penn State students and faculty.

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Penn State Centre Stage's 2014-15 season will include six productions

9/10/14

"We are incredibly excited to bring Penn State Centre Stage's entire 2014-2015 line-up to the community," said Dan Carter, director of "O Beautiful" and Artistic Director of Penn State Centre Stage. "One of the purposes of religion, and I believe, theatre, is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. The 2014-2015 season is an example of the latter, as it aspires to jolt audiences into thinking and feeling about a number of issues in a new way; to consider their own beliefs, and to contemplate how they respond to the beliefs of others, staying true to themselves while respecting differences in an increasingly uncivil society."

Carly Evans rehearsal for Doubt

Penn State Centre Stage relaunches 'Doubt: A Parable'

8/30/13

Penn State Centre Stage will relaunch "Doubt: A Parable," by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Jim Wise, for seven performances Aug. 28 through Sept. 5, in the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center. Pictured are Carly Evan Hughes, right, rehearsing a scene with actors Jane Ridley and Kevin Murphy.

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