The 63rd Annual Summer Circle Theatre is here!
MSU Department of Theatre is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) season! We have a great line up of shows that are family-friendly and free to the public. We cannot wait to see you at the Summer Circle Courtyard!
Fools
Written by: Neil Simon
Directed by: Brad Willcuts
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for ages 10+.
Includes mild romantic themes and humorous depictions of ignorance.
June 5 – 8, 2025
Fools is a comic fable by Neil Simon, set in the small, fictional village of Kulyenchikov in the 1890s. The story follows Leon Steponovich Tolchinsky, a schoolteacher who takes a new job educating Sophia, the daughter of Dr. Zubritsky and his wife, Lenya. Leon soon learns that there is a curse on the village that makes everyone Foolish, but complications ensue when Leon falls in love with his pupil.
I and You
Written by: Lauren Gunderson
Directed by: Ryan Patrick Welsh
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for ages 13+.
Includes mild language, references to illness and death, and depictions of emotional vulnerability.
June 12 – 15, 2025
I and You centers on Caroline, a sardonic, homebound teenager dealing with a serious illness, and Anthony, a charismatic and enthusiastic classmate who unexpectedly shows up at her house to work on a school project. Their assignment is a presentation about Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, specifically his poem “Song of Myself.” As they work together, their conversations delve into themes of mortality, connection, and the beauty of small moments. Caroline is initially defensive and resistant to Anthony’s cheery demeanor, but their banter soon evolves into meaningful dialogue, revealing their vulnerabilities and personal struggles. Anthony’s passion for life and Whitman’s poetry begins to break through Caroline’s emotional walls.
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
Book and Lyrics by: Mo Willems
Directed by: Alexis Black
Music Direction by: Dave Wendelberger
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 25 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for all ages.
Moments of audience interaction and gentle humor about friendship, sharing, and surprises.
June 19 – 22, 2025
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a children’s musical based on Mo Willems’ popular book series, where best friends Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig take to the stage in a vaudevillian-style adventure, singing and dancing through various scenarios that explore their friendship, often dealing with Gerald’s anxieties while Piggie’s optimism shines through, all while engaging the audience with playful antics and catchy tunes.
• Location: The Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard is between the Auditorium Building and Kresge Building on MSU’s campus (542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824).
• Showtimes: Performances are at 7 PM (except Sundays, which start at 4 PM).
• Parking: Free parking is available in Lot 9 across from the Auditorium Building starting at 6 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.
• Seating: First come, first serve tiered amphitheater-style seating is provided. But feel free to bring your own blanket or lawn chair for added comfort.
• Food & Concessions: Concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own food.
• Rain Policy: In case of heavy rain, performances will be moved into the MSU Auditorium Building.
• Donations/Support: SCT relies on donations to offer free Summer theatre to the community. Consider donating here!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Summer Circle Courtyard! 😊
Questions? contact: Kath Clark at (517) 884-7796 or [email protected]
https://theatre.msu.edu/sct-2/
MSU Department of Theatre is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) season! We have a great line up of shows that are family-friendly and free to the public. We cannot wait to see you at the Summer Circle Courtyard!
Fools
Written by: Neil Simon
Directed by: Brad Willcuts
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for ages 10+.
Includes mild romantic themes and humorous depictions of ignorance.
June 5 – 8, 2025
Fools is a comic fable by Neil Simon, set in the small, fictional village of Kulyenchikov in the 1890s. The story follows Leon Steponovich Tolchinsky, a schoolteacher who takes a new job educating Sophia, the daughter of Dr. Zubritsky and his wife, Lenya. Leon soon learns that there is a curse on the village that makes everyone Foolish, but complications ensue when Leon falls in love with his pupil.
I and You
Written by: Lauren Gunderson
Directed by: Ryan Patrick Welsh
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for ages 13+.
Includes mild language, references to illness and death, and depictions of emotional vulnerability.
June 12 – 15, 2025
I and You centers on Caroline, a sardonic, homebound teenager dealing with a serious illness, and Anthony, a charismatic and enthusiastic classmate who unexpectedly shows up at her house to work on a school project. Their assignment is a presentation about Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, specifically his poem “Song of Myself.” As they work together, their conversations delve into themes of mortality, connection, and the beauty of small moments. Caroline is initially defensive and resistant to Anthony’s cheery demeanor, but their banter soon evolves into meaningful dialogue, revealing their vulnerabilities and personal struggles. Anthony’s passion for life and Whitman’s poetry begins to break through Caroline’s emotional walls.
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
Book and Lyrics by: Mo Willems
Directed by: Alexis Black
Music Direction by: Dave Wendelberger
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 25 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for all ages.
Moments of audience interaction and gentle humor about friendship, sharing, and surprises.
June 19 – 22, 2025
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a children’s musical based on Mo Willems’ popular book series, where best friends Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig take to the stage in a vaudevillian-style adventure, singing and dancing through various scenarios that explore their friendship, often dealing with Gerald’s anxieties while Piggie’s optimism shines through, all while engaging the audience with playful antics and catchy tunes.
• Location: The Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard is between the Auditorium Building and Kresge Building on MSU’s campus (542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824).
• Showtimes: Performances are at 7 PM (except Sundays, which start at 4 PM).
• Parking: Free parking is available in Lot 9 across from the Auditorium Building starting at 6 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.
• Seating: First come, first serve tiered amphitheater-style seating is provided. But feel free to bring your own blanket or lawn chair for added comfort.
• Food & Concessions: Concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own food.
• Rain Policy: In case of heavy rain, performances will be moved into the MSU Auditorium Building.
• Donations/Support: SCT relies on donations to offer free Summer theatre to the community. Consider donating here!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Summer Circle Courtyard! 😊
Questions? contact: Kath Clark at (517) 884-7796 or [email protected]
https://theatre.msu.edu/sct-2/
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