Avila Theatre Dept.

Today we honor those whose land we now inhabit. Avila University sits on land once inhabited by the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Kaskaskia, Washtáge Mozhá (Kaw / Kansa), Osage, and Ohéthi Šakówi peoples. Learn more about the lands you inhabit, the history of those lands, and how to actively be part of a better future going forward together. Visit https://native-land.ca

TODAY - CLOSING PERFORMANCE! SYLVIA 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 the zany, drop-dead funny play.... SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Sunday, Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center Directed by Jan Rogge To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: Ariana Givens, McKenna Sanford, and Christian Lucas. Photo by Brian Paulette #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

Everyone loves a good dog! As Kate in SYLVIA says,"I feel like I'm up against something that's gone on for hundreds of thousands of years, ever since the first wolf hunkered down next to the caveman by his fire." Check out this story of how the love of dogs meets the power of art, then come see Avila Theatre’s production of SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney, directed by Jan Rogge! Oct. 9th at 7:30pm ... Oct. 10th at 2pm To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts https://mymodernmet.com/saint-john-of-nepomuk-dog-prague/

Things are getting serious - only 2 performances left! Get your tickets NOW! SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 9th at 7:30pm and Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center... Directed by Jan Rogge To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: McKenna Sanford, and Ariana Givens. Photo by Brian Paulette #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

3 Chances left to see what all the talk is about! SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 8th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center... Directed by Jan Rogge To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: Ariana Givens and Richard Bertoldie. Photo by Brian Paulette #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

OPENING NIGHT TONIGHT! SYLVIA by A. R. Gurney Directed by Jan Rogge... Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: Christian Lucas, and McKenna Sanford Photo by Brian Paulette #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

Interested in getting a MASTERS in the performing arts? Auditions are back in person this year!

SYLVIA 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 the zany, drop-dead funny play. SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm... in the Goppert Performing Arts Center Directed by Jan Rogge To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: McKenna Sanford, Christian Lucas, and Ariana Givens. Photo by Brian Paulette #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

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 the zany, drop-dead funny play. SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center... Directed by Jan Rogge, member of Kansas City Actors Theatre To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] Pictured: McKenna Sanford, Christian Lucas, and Ariana Givens. Photo by Dylan G Bollinger #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

THIS WEEK ONLY! SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm in the Goppert Performing Arts Center... Directed by Jan Rogge, member of Kansas City Actors Theatre To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

IT'S THE WEEK OF THE SHOW! Get your tickets now... SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm... in the Goppert Performing Arts Center Directed by Jan Rogge, member of Kansas City Actors Theatre To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] #sylvia #theatre #college #doglife #kansascity #avilauniversity #performingarts

We can’t wait to host our audience next week for Sylvia. Be sure to let us know when we can expect you by getting your tickets! SYLVIA, by A. R. Gurney Oct. 7th 9th at 7:30pm & Oct. 10th at 2pm Guest Director Jan Rogge, local AEA actor and member of Kansas City Actors Theatre... To reserve tickets: call the Box office at 816-501-3699 or email [email protected] See more

We’re working hard to get the set ready for Sylvia. Just a few more tweaks and the set is ready for paint treatments! Our students are really working hard and making magic happen for our audiences!

Avila Theatre's Director of Performance Studies, Matt Schwader, will be directing Kansas City Actors Theatre's production of THE PESTS for the KC MOlière: 400 in 2022 festival. 3 roles are yet uncast! Audition info below... AUDITION NOTICE Kansas City Actors Theatre is seeking to cast roles for our production of THE PESTS, an adaptation of Molière’s LES FÂCHEUX by Dr. Felicia Londré, directed by Matt Schwader. This production will be part of the "KC MOLIÈRE: 400 IN 2022" fest...ival. THE PESTS is the story of a French Marquis, Eraste, continually thwarted from meeting his beloved by a string of eccentrics, bores, and madmen. The play includes three ballets, as eccentric as the pests Eraste desperately seeks to avoid. Roles yet to be cast are ORPHISE (ingenue and love interest of Eraste) LA MONTAGNE (Eraste’s valet, serving man) MOLIERE/FILINTE (an overly-earnest friend) KCAT encourages members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions. We welcome actors of all ages, ethnic/national origins, races, sexes, creeds, orientations, and abilities. **KCAT is promoting a fully vaccinated workplace. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to first day of employment and will maintain social distancing and sanitation protocols during rehearsals and performances. Both AEA and non-union actors are encouraged to audition for available roles. AEA contracts, $657/week. Non-equity contracts, $400/week. KCAT has a commitment to hiring local theatre artists. Please do not submit if you do not reside in the greater Kansas City area. HOW TO AUDITION: Email your resume along with a self-taped, monologue (preferably comedic, in-verse, and under 90 seconds) to [email protected] no later than Monday, Oct. 4th. Email subject line should read PESTS AUDITION. Callbacks will be held Monday, October 11th at Union Station. THE PESTS Adapted by Dr. Felicia Londré Directed by Matt Schwader Rehearsals start December 21st, 2021 Tech: January 6th - 9th, 2022 Performances will be on City Stage at Union Station, January 12th - 30th, 2022 https://www.facebook.com/115838250943/posts/10159534487595944/?d=n

AVILA TRANSFER STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK - STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Christian Lucas is a Theatre major from Paola, Kansas and a transfer student from Independence Com...munity College. At Avila, he is very involved with the theatre department and the Avila choir. He enjoys photography, playing guitar and ukulele, and gaming! He plans to start acting professionally in Kansas City for a few years and then head for Chicago to continue to do what he loves. WE LOVE AVILA TRANSFER STUDENTS! See more

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Are you interested in any of these schools?! Do you not know where to start when it comes to looking for your next school? Registration for the Heart of America... College Theatre Auditions and Portfolio Reviews closes TOMORROW at 5PM! Registration is only $15 for a audition or portfolio review or $20 for both. Register today on our website to get your talents reviewed by over 30 colleges! https://www.hoaauditions.com #college #undergatuate #hoaauditions #interviews #portfolioreviews #collegetheatre #performingarts

Get a glimpse of your future at Avila. Sign up for ViewAU, then join us on campus in the newly renovated Goppert Performing Arts Center. Sat., Nov. 7, 10a. Get answers from current students. Meet with professors, Admission Reps, and take a tour. RSVP https://bit.ly/34fzf32

Check out our Director of Performance Studies, Prof. Matt Schwader Harbor, as Vincent Holiday in Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre’s new radio show, KANSAS CITY 1924! Things heat up at night in Kansas City: 1924, an epic original episodic historical radio drama about rivalry, corruption, and getting by in a jazz-fueled Prohibition-era Kansas City. Listen to episode 1 here:... https://open.spotify.com/episode/129kSdcuw62eAqnNMlHqfZ See more

Avila students in Stagecraft were able to learn about intelligent fixtures and programming this morning by using three consoles, with multiple fixtures programmed to them. All students were wearing masks and gloves to ensure best practices! Shoutout to First Year student Sierra Salazar for taking these candid shots! #WhereitsAT #lighting #theatre #college

LEGEND OF THE GHOSTLIGHT!

Tinna and Adrianna putting the final touches on our brand new large rehearsal room in the brand new Goppert Performing Arts Center! #performingartsschool #performingartscenter #college #university #theatre #avilauniversity ... @avilauniversity

Tonight was the walk through rehearsal for the upcoming production of Twenty20s. An original devised play about life as a 20-something in 2020, by Avila University theatre majors under the direction of Professor Matt Schwader Harbor. Show dates: Nov 19 @7:30 Nov 20 @7:30... Nov 21 @7:30 Nov 22 @2pm Ticket information: https://www.avila.edu/avila-life/performing-arts/theatre/ Don’t miss this socially distant promenade theatre event in our brand new Goppert Performing Arts Center! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #theatre #musicaltheatre #promenade #promenadetheatre #performingarts #stagedesign #blackbox #studentwork #supportthearts #futureoftheatre

So proud of our students!!!

Extra Credit to anyone who can recognize the fine young woman depicted in the painting! (Paintings by alumna Bethany Elliott!) LAST CHANCE TO SEE HARVEY, by Mary Chase Directed by Manon Haliburton Oct. 11 at 2 PM... In the Goppert Theatre on the Bill and Jean Buchanan Stage Reserved socially distanced seating, masks required. Limited seating available. Call the Box office for more info at 816-501-3699 Or email [email protected] (photo by Manon Haliburton) #Harvey #college #theatre #comedy #Avilauniversity #whereitsAT