Carroll University
Press Release

Carroll University’s Theatre and Arts Management Program Presents 2nd Annual Summer Repertory Series

The series will feature performances of “Rent” and “Women of Manhattan” at Carroll’s Otteson Theatre

By - May 18th, 2015 09:34 am

Waukesha—(May 18, 2014)—Carroll University’s 2nd Annual Summer Repertory Series will feature two popular productions, “Rent by Jonathan Larson and “Women of Manhattan” by John Patrick Shanley. The productions are in collaboration with Outskirts Theatre Co. and will be directed by Carroll University’s Lecturer in Theatre and Arts Management Jennifer Dobby. Both performances are open to the public and will feature 21 Carroll University students, Carroll University alumni, and members of Outskirts Theatre Co. General admission to “Rent” is $10, and free to Carroll University students, faculty and staff with valid identification. Admission to “Women of Manhattan” is free to all. To reserve tickets for both shows, please visit www.carrollplayers.weebly.com/summer-rep-series.html.

“The shows chosen for our 2nd Annual Summer Repertory Series will challenge our students in many different production areas including musical performance, design, construction, and various marketing, public relations and arts administrative roles,” said Jennifer Dobby, theatre and arts management faculty and director of both plays. “This summer-intensive process will allow students to be involved in the theatrical production process while preparing them for real-world careers.”

The 2nd Annual Summer Repertory Series will run from June 18 to June 27. During that time, “Rent” will be performed June 18, 20, and 26 at 7 p.m., and June 27 at 2 p.m. The production “Women in Manhattan” will be performed June 19, 25 and 27 at 7 p.m., and June 20 at 2 p.m.

“Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished, artistic friends living in Manhattan’s gritty East Village. Dreams, love and loss weave their way through this iconic rock musical—painting a stunningly raw and highly emotional portrait of New York City in the 90s. “Women of Manhattan” is a funny and charming play that follows three female characters: Billie, Rhonda and Judy. The three continually gripe that while their careers are flourishing, their emotional lives are a complete disaster.

Carroll University’s Theatre and Arts Management Program created the Summer Repertory Series to give students an enriching theatre experience outside the academic year. The series’ mission is to help Carroll University students explore and develop skills that prepare them for a successful, future career in theatre and arts management. For more information about the series or Carroll University’s Theatre and Arts Management Program, please visit www.carrollplayers.weebly.com.

About Carroll University
Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning. The independent, co-educational comprehensive university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and offers 80 areas of study, eight graduate programs, and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. For more information, visit www.carrollu.edu, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

Recent Press Releases by Carroll University

Carroll University’s top-rated nursing program offers new associate degree in nursing to help address the nursing shortage in Wisconsin’s urban communities

Classes are held in the Carroll nursing center at the United Community Center (UCC) in Milwaukee

Carroll University

Carroll University’s Theatre and Arts Management Program Presents 2nd Annual Summer Repertory Series

The series will feature performances of “Rent” and “Women of Manhattan” at Carroll’s Otteson Theatre

Carroll University

The Carroll Players Present Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl

Dead Man’s Cell Phone will be performed Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Leave a Reply

You must be an Urban Milwaukee member to leave a comment. Membership, which includes a host of perks, including an ad-free website, tickets to marquee events like Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair and the Florentine Opera, a better photo browser and access to members-only, behind-the-scenes tours, starts at $9/month. Learn more.

Join now and cancel anytime.

If you are an existing member, sign-in to leave a comment.

Have questions? Need to report an error? Contact Us