Theatre

The theatre program at Cornerstone University offers a variety of opportunities for students interested in pursuing an education in theatre arts and musical theatre. The university stages four full-scale productions each year, extending to all genres of theatre.

Into the Woods

Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on Classic Fairy Tales

Dates: April 15-17 and April 22-24 at 7:30 p.m.
            April 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Ticket Information: $12 adults and $10 students and seniors.  You can purchase your tickets through the CU Bookstore at 616.254.1663

An ambivalent Cinderalla? A precocious Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming that is...well...too charming? A witch with daughter issues? They're all among the re-imagined characters in this muscially fractured fairy tale. A backer and his wife embark on a quest to break a witch's spell, they resort to swindling, lying to and stealing fomr Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of act one, but the consequences if their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Student Productions

There are also several student produced dramatic presentations each semester, including the “Beneath the Willows” production each spring. This student-led collage of theme-based theatre scenes are directed and acted outside, in front of the pond at the seminary auditorium. The crowd brings lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the outdoor theatre experience.

Every other year, a directing student is chosen to direct a full-length play as part of a “Second Season” to accompany our main stage shows. Some past productions include “Eleemosynary,” “Endgame” and “’night, Mother.” Sometimes these productions are staged in the round with seats directly on the stage for a more intimate experience.

“Center Stage” is a night of one acts featuring directing and acting students in the program and on campus. Theatrical opportunities are open to all students, regardless of their discipline of study.

Cornerstone Theatre Guild

 Kappa Theta Gamma, Cornerstone’s student theatre guild, supports the dramatic arts on campus and exposes students to opportunities in theatre in the Grand Rapids area. Kappa Theta Gamma strives to develop appreciation for dramatic arts and lend support to Cornerstone University productions by involving students in stage management, technical crews, directing and acting. Kappa Theta Gamma has joined with admissions staff and leader Elizabeth MacDaniel in forming “Breakpoint,” a traveling drama team ministering to churches and youth groups throughout Michigan and surrounding states.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Cornerstone University Catalog