December 2004

Wednesday-Thursday, December 1-2

Musical Theatre Auditions: Falsettos

Wednesday, 8:00-10:00 P.M., Thursday, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall

Middlebury College students are invited to audition for the spring production of Falsettos, to be performed April 20-22, 2005 at the Center for the Arts. Winner of the 1992 Tony awards for best book and score of a musical, Falsettos will be produced at Middlebury by the Department of Music.  Douglas Anderson directs. Auditioners should prepare a number from any musical, and bring sheet music if available.  CDs of Falsettos are available in the Music Library.  Available roles include three men, three women, and one boy (age 10-14).  Callbacks will be held Sunday, December 5 from 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

December 2-4, Thursday-Saturday
In Security: an evening of provocative scenes
8:00 P.M. each evening, plus 2:00 on Saturday only; Hepburn Zoo
Theatre major Parker Diggory's senior work in acting.  By addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and experience, In Security questions how easily "right" and "wrong" can be assigned in such a conflict by looking at individual lives from perspectives both real and surreal. Directed by Liz Hammett '05.  Tickets: $1, on sale November 15. 802-443-MIDD

December 3, Friday
Middlebury College Orchestra
Troy Peters, conductor
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Including music from four different centuries, all inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Purcell's Music from The Fairy Queen; Mendelssohn's Music from A Midsummer Night's Dream; Satie's Cinq Grimaces pour Le Songe d'une nuit d'ete; and Ambroise Thomas' Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Free 

December 3–4, Friday-Saturday
Dancing Now: The Fall Dance Concert featuring Šara Stranovsky '05
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre
The Newcomer's Piece,choreographed by Ellen Smith '05, and dances developed by students in The Place of Dancecourse make up the first half of this annual fall event. In the second portion, Šara Stranovsky '05 explores questions of identity and self-expression through movement, text, and vocal work. Known for her powerful performances with the Dance Company of Middlebury and as a singer with the Sharipoons Funk Brigade, Šara weaves her own poetry into this sensitive inquiry into human nature. Tickets: $5/$4/$3; on sale November 16.

December 4, Saturday
Festival of Wreaths
10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M., Center for the Arts lobby
This annual holiday celebration features the display and auction of over 150 wreaths decorated by local businesses and individuals with merchandise, gift certificates, and holiday decorations. The day also includes musical performances and a raffle. Proceeds benefit the Mary Johnson Children's Center.

December 4, Saturday
Triplets of Belleville
3:00 and 8:00 P.M., Dana Auditorium
In this award-winning animated feature, Madame Souza sets off to rescue her grandson from kidnappers. An epic adventure takes them to the headquarters of the notorious French mafia, Belleville, where they meet the Triplets, a jazz combo of three batty old women who join in the quest. Best Animated Film, New York Film Critics Circle [France, 2003, 78 minutes] Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. Free

December 4, Saturday
Nowell Sing We
Middlebury College Chamber Singers
Jeff Rehbach, director
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
The 30 members of the Middlebury College Chamber Singers present a delightful program of a cappella music for the holiday season, with motets and carols from medieval times to the present. The program includes William Byrd's O magnum mysterium; works by Bach, Praetorius, Lauridsen, and Whitacre; as well as humorous renditions of "The Wassail Song," "Jingle Bells," and "The 12 Days of Christmas." Free

December 7, Tuesday
MU209/210 Concert
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Original compositions by students in MU209 and MU210, sponsored by the Department of Music.  Also on Thursday at 8:00 P.M.  Free

December 8, Wednesday

First Flights

4:30 P.M. Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre

Dances and "experiments" by the new crop of choreographers sprouting in the Advanced Beginning Dance Course. An informal showing. Free

December 8, Wednesday
Jonathan Stuart-Moore '05, cello
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Student recital sponsored by the Department of Music.  Free

December 9, Thursday
MU209/210 Concert
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Original compositions by students in MU209 and MU210, sponsored by the Department of Music.  Also on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M.  Free

December 10, Friday
Henning Kraggerud, violin
Helge Kjekshus, piano
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud was appointed artist-in-residence at the 2004 Bergen International Festival. He has performed in major recital series in San Francisco, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Wigmore Hall in London. This concert program includes all three of Brahms's sonatas for violin and piano. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating. Tickets: $12/$10/$5; buy tickets online

December 11, Saturday
Osama
3:00 and 8:00 P.M., Dana Auditorium
The first Afghani film in over seven years, Osama won the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film of 2003. During the Taliban repression, a young girl is forced by circumstances to enter school—one that trains children in the Jihad—as a boy. [Afghanistan, 2003, 82 minutes] Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. Free