ARTS WINTHROP EVENTS

12.05 & 12.06 | 7:30 p.m.
12.07 | 2 p.m.
12.05 | 10 a.m. (Special outreach performance)

Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID, $10 general public

*Cultural Event

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by faculty and senior dance majors for their capstone experience.

02.25 - 02.28 | 7:30 p.m.
Special Outreach Performance: 02.27 | 10 a.m.
03.01 | 2 p.m.
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID, $15 general public

*Cultural Event

This bold adaptation of the first play published by an African American follows Cato, a complicit "house slave," and Glen and Melinda, two enslaved lovers, who risk everything for freedom. Dr. Marvin McAllister brings new life to William Wells Brown’s powerful mix of melodrama, minstrelsy, and anti-slavery oration. Rich with historical insight and infused with modern music--from bluegrass to bounce, gospel to big beat--The Escape offers a rare look at slavery and resistance from a contemporary perspective—urgent, unforgettable, and triumphant.

03.04 - 03.07 | 7:30 p.m.
03.08 | 2 p.m.
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID, $15 general public

*Cultural Event

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield

For their inaugural residency production, Free Reign Theatre takes us on an irreverent, fast-paced romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays – plus the sonnets – in just 90 minutes. Three actors tackle comedies, tragedies, and histories with a mix of clever parody, pop culture, improvisation, and more than a little chaos. No Shakespeare expertise needed—just a sense of humor. Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or a curious first-timer, this madcap mashup delivers big laughs and even bigger energy.

04.08 - 04.11 | 7:30 p.m.
04.12 | 2 p.m.
04.10 | 10 a.m. (special outreach performance)

Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID, $15 general public

*Cultural Event

By Henrick Ibsen

Truth. Power. Consequences. A town’s future hangs in the balance when a water contamination crisis is uncovered—and two brothers find themselves on opposite sides. One is determined to speak the truth. The other is determined to silence it. This explosive political drama dives deep into the cost of integrity, the weight of public opinion, and the dangers of unchecked power. More than a century after its debut, Ibsen’s masterpiece feels more relevant than ever: “Startling how current the play’s ideas feel” (The New York Times), “A play so necessary, exhilarating to experience” (The Village Voice). Experience the urgency. Feel the impact.

04.15 - 04.18 | 7:30 p.m.
04.19 | 2 p.m.
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID, $10 general public

*Cultural Event

The exciting culmination of the musical theatre capstone course.

04.23 - 04.25 | 7:30 p.m.

04.26 | 2 p.m.

04.24 | 10 a.m. (Special outreach performance)

Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID, $10 general public

*Cultural Event

An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists. Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance. A variety of dance styles will be featured.