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Be More Chill

Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Tracz
Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini
October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
October 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
October 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

Set to a hot pop-rock score, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in. Join Jeremy, an average teenager, as he discovers the power of a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises to transform him from social outcast to the coolest kid in school. But as Jeremy's popularity skyrockets, he realizes there are consequences to being 'chill' that he never anticipated – the A.I. inside wants to take over the world! Be More Chill is a hilarious and heartfelt journey about embracing who you are, and the importance of true friendship. Don't miss your chance to experience this sensational musical that's been thrilling audiences with its quirky humor and relatable themes.

Fall Dance Concert

November 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
November 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

University Dance Company’s annual Fall Dance Concert focuses on work by current WCU dance faculty and professional guest artists with selected student work.

Eumenides

By Aeschylus
November 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
November 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
November 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
November 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Experience the timeless power of Greek tragedy with Aeschylus’ The Eumenides. Orestes is haunted and cursed by the Furies, the goddesses of vengeance, after killing his mother to avenge his father. When he pleads with the goddess Athena for mercy, she gives Orestes a trial in Athens. With the god Apollo as prosecutor, and the first group of 12 citizens as a jury, discover why The Eumenides continues to resonate across centuries, offering a profound exploration of morality, fate, and the human condition.

RED BIKE

By Caridad Svich
February 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
March 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

J.P. Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Remember when you were eleven years old and had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you lived? This is that memory. Except it is now. What happens when we don’t know where we’re going? What happens when all we can think of is the bike? Embark on an unforgettable journey with RED BIKE by Caridad Svich, an examination of childhood dreams and the complexities of adulthood.

Student Written One Acts

By the Students of THA313
March 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
March 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
March 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

J. P. Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

The Student Written One Acts is an evening of short plays penned by the Theatre 313 Playwrighting Class. Experience the plays reflecting issues and themes that resonate with West Chester University students. We are pleased to have our talented students serve as directors, designers, technicians, stage managers and, of course, actors to present this night of original student work.

Rent

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
April 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (ASL interpreted production)
April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
April 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

Rent by Jonathan Larson is a modern classic that continues to captivate audiences with its raw energy and poignant storytelling. Set in New York City's East Village, this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning show follows a group of struggling artists and friends as they navigate life, love, and creativity in the face of adversity. With its unforgettable rock score including iconic songs like "Seasons of Love" and "La Vie Bohème," Rent speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and celebrates the power of community that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

Spring Dance Concert

April 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
April 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

University Dance Company’s annual Spring Dance Concert celebrates the creative choreography of WCU students in a variety of dance styles.

Subscription & Tickets

Department of Theatre and Dance productions are held in J. Peter Adler Studio Theatre (E.O. Bull Center for the Arts), MainStage Theatre (E.O. Bull Center for the Arts), and Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre (Swope Music Building). Both Buildings are located on High Street, near the intersection of Rosedale Ave. For GPS, use 817 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19383. Free parking is available behind both buildings.

Both buildings are located on High Street, near the intersection of Rosedale Ave. (For GPS, use 817 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19383)

Free parking is available behind both the E.O. Bull Center for the Arts and Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. Enter from South Matlack Street, South High Street or the drive on E. Rosedale Ave.

Ticket Prices

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

Mainstage Theatre

J. Peter Adler Studio Theatre

Individual Tickets

Single tickets will go on sale in September and can be purchased two ways:

Online at wcupatix.com/theatreanddance
In person at the Theatre and Dance Box Office, ground floor, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 E. Rosedale Ave.; M-F 1-3p. For more info, call 610-436-2533. Tickets can be purchased one hour before curtain (if not already sold out) at the E.O. Bull Center Box Office.

$15.00 General Admission

$12.00 Students (ID required), WCU Faculty/Staff, Veterans and Senior Citizens (60+)

$5.00 Student Written One Acts tickets only; Students, Faculty/Staff, Campus Visitors

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are available for our 55th Season! The following roles for subscribers are now being cast:

Walk On | $64.50 | 1 season pass
Supporting | $126.00 | 2 season pass
Leading | $184.50 | 3 season pass
Star | $240.00 | 4 season pass

Each season pass provides six tickets to our season at the lowest price. All subscribers enjoy priority seating, program listing, free ticket exchange, and ticket insurance if tickets are lost or misplaced.

Interested in purchasing a subscription? Call Carolyn Chalmers at (610) 436-3463 to make your purchase.