Production of 'HERE US'

The Department of Theatre presents "HERE US" by Denison students.

Notice: this information is for a past event.
Location:
Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - Hylbert Family Studio
Ticket Info:
This event is open to the public; however, tickets are required.
Questions:
Taylor Thomas stands on a balcony above the rest of the ensemble, who stand in a line against a painted white beam on the back wall.

“Here Us”

  • Devised by the Here Us Cast 
  • Visiting Asst. Prof. Braxton Rae, Reynolds Playwright-in-Residence, Director 
  • Abbey Lynn Smith, Scenic Designer 
  • Camille Lerner, Costume Designer 
  • Amber Whatley, Lighting Designer 
  • Erica Janmey ‘28, Assistant Stage Manager 
  • Ava de la Cruz ‘28, Assistant Stage Manager

Reynolds Playwright-in-Residence Braxton Rae guides and devises with a company of student theatre-makers on a new performance event.

This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required.

Performance Dates and Times are as follows:

  • Friday, May, 2, at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May, 3, at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m.
Mark Moore raises their arms and faces the back wall with a projection of a glowing brush. Light reflects beams across the floor from the point where Mark is standing.
Kiara McClain looks over her shoulder as she sits at a desk. Emmanuel Rodriguez, Maya Anderson, and Mel Mburugu sit at desks behind her.
Maya Anderson looks down at her feet as she dances past Mark Moore, with director Braxton Rae and Costume Designer Camille Lerner standing in the background.
Emmanuel Rodriquez rises from the ground in a dance, Taylor Thomas and Mel Mburugu placing hands on his shoulders.
Taylor Thomas stands on a balcony above the rest of the ensemble, who stand in a line against a painted white beam on the back wall.
Mel Mburugu stands and performs a solo piece, several audience members in the background. She wears a floral jacket and a jewel encrusted pink shirt.
Mark Moore throws their hands up in frustration, looking at their reflection in a vanity mirror after putting on glittery makeup.
Emmanuel Rodriquez, Maya Anderson, and Kiara McClain smile and look forward as they sit at desks.
Emmanuel Rodriquez, Kiara McClain and other ensemble members look into a mirror, brushing their hands over their hair.
Taylor Thomas performs her solo piece while draped in the Jamaican flag.

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