Schedule of Events:

Pope Joan
A new play by Michelle Poynton

Friday, October 10, 8:00pm
Saturday, October 11, 8:00pm
Sunday, October 12, 7:00pm
Friday, October 17, 8:00pm
Saturday, October 18, 2:00pm
Thursday, October 23, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 25, 2:00pm

A compelling new drama that recounts the scandal surrounding the ninth century German woman who supposedly became Pope. A production of the Boston University New Play Initiative and this year's School of Theatre Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival official entry.

• Available as part of the Boston University School of Theatre 2008-2009 subscription package.

Trouble in Tahiti
An opera in one act with music and libretto in Leonard Bernstein

Saturday, October 18, 6:30pm
Sunday, October 19, 7:00pm
Friday, October 24, 8:00pm
Sunday, October 26, 7:00pm
Friday, October 31, 6:00pm
Saturday, November 1, 8:00pm

Leonard Bernstein's one act autobiographical opera is the moving story of a young couple struggling to find peace and balance in their volatile marriage, all while a jazz trio interjects comical, yet ironic commentary about life in the suburbs.

Tobermory
An opera in one act with music by Jorge Martin and libretto by Andrew A. Joffe

Saturday, October 25, 6:30pm
Sunday, October 26, 2:00pm
Friday, October 31, 8:00pm
Saturday, November 1, 6:00pm

During tea time at an English cottage, one of the guests announces he has taught the host's cat, Tobermory, to speak. The news is skeptically received until the cat starts repeating secrets never meant for the group's ears.

Recital Meets Theatre

Sunday, November 2, 2:00PM

For the second year, Opera Institute singers take a fresh look at song literature, lifting it out of the formality of the expected recital format and bringing it onto the stage in an intimate setting.

This event is free, however tickets are required. Complimentary tickets may be requested at the Box Office on the day of show only. Subject to availability.