SUMMER SEASON
For over 20 years, the Summer Theatre program has earned the respect and admiration of CMU students and staff, and has enriched the lives of numerous individuals throughout the Central Michigan region. The program is widely endorsed by the Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and other university administrators as an exemplary program for undergraduate student involvement.
The CMU Summer Theatre program consists of a paid company of 10 to 15 students performing three plays in Mount Pleasant and other selected communities in the region. However, unlike typical shows, these same students are responsible for all aspects of the production, including set construction, lighting, props, box office management, and more. This format offers theatre students a rare opportunity to gain insights into the broader aspects of production beyond their individual performances, providing an educational and pre-professional experience matched by few other institutions.
Summer Theatre 2008
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz, Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner, Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer, Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Dr. Timothy Connors
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown musically explores the wild optimism and the utter despair in a day in the life of Charlie Brown.
Bush Theatre, CMU - June 25 at 7:30 pm and June 29, 2:00 pm
Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne, MI - July 12, 7:00 pm
Waterford Performing Arts Center, Waterford, MI - July 19, 7:00 pm
The Odd Couple (Female Version)*** By Neil Simon
Directed by Professor Keeley Stanley-Bohn
Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Olive Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit in this endearing comedy.
Bush Theatre, CMU - June 26 and June 28, 7:30 pm
Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne, MI - July 10, 7:00 pm
Waterford Performing Arts Center, Waterford, MI - July 17, 7:00 pm
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)*** By Jess Borgeson, Adam Long, and Daniel Singer
Directed by Professor Steve Berglund
The New York Times calls The Complete Works... "a mix of pratfalls, puns, willful misreadings of names and dialogue, clunky female impersonations, clean-cut ribaldry, and broad burlesque that is impossible to resist."
Bush Theatre, CMU - June 27, 7:30 pm
Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne, MI - July 11, 7:00 pm
Waterford Performing Arts Center, Waterford, MI - July 18, 7:00 pm
Contacts:
Waterford Performing Arts Center
1151 Scott Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
248-673-4205
Ticket prices vary depending on the performance.
Bush Theatre
Central Michigan University
University Theatre
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-3874 or 1-888-CMU-0111
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
Boyne City Public Schools Performing Arts Center
1035 Boyne Avenue
Boyne City, MI 49712
Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students and children. Buy two tickets and get one free! Tickets can be purchased at:
| Boyne City Chamber of Commerce | Boyne Country Books |
| 28 S. Lake Street | 125 Water Street |
| Boyne City, MI 49712 | Boyne City, MI 49712 |
| 231-582-6222 | 231-582-3180 |
***This show contains very mild adult language and may not be suitable for all
audiences.