performing arts

Aug. 16-18: ‘Las Memorias,’ an evening of life-changing stories

PULLMAN, Wash. — High school students from central Washington will share stories of their own life joys and struggles in a performance entitled “Las Memorias,” 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 16-18, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre.

Oct. 13: Comedy company takes aim at U.S. history

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – The Reduced Shakespeare Company will career through 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds when “The Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition” comes to Washington State University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre.

March 11: Afghanistan novel ‘Kite Runner’ on stage at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – In association with Young Audiences New York, WSU Performing Arts will present the Literature to Life® stage presentation of “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseini, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Washington State University’s Jones Theatre. The show is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Dec. 6: Fiddler Geoffrey Castle brings Celtic holiday to WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Back by popular demand, “twisted fiddler” and master of the electric six-string violin Geoffrey Castle will bring his exuberant Celtic holiday celebration to Washington State University at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre.

Dec. 11-13: Theater classic ‘Our Town’ on stage at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Described by playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder will be performed Dec. 4-6 and 11-13 in Wadleigh Theatre, Daggy Hall, Washington State University. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays.