‘Bus Stop’ casually parades its misogyny

Apr. 18, 2012

The CSC Theatre production of William Inge’s “Bus Stop” is a slow-but-sometimes-funny romp through the dated social mores of the 1950s.

Though I was disappointed with the play’s resolution, I was delighted by the wonderful set and the cast’s performance.

‘Bus Stop’ has Midwestern appeal

Apr. 18, 2012

The theatre department did a fine job of bringing “Bus Stop” to life, although the fact that the play was written in 1955 occasionally dated it.

‘Bus Stop’ orders up a new drama at CSC

Apr. 11, 2012

Chadron State’s Theatre program is driving into “Bus Stop” as their final performance of the 2011-2012 season. “Bus Stop,” written by William Inge, is a play set in the 1950s that follows the story of eight people who are stuck in a diner during a freak snowstorm.

‘Adult Evening’ retains charms of childhood

Feb. 8, 2012

CSC Theatre’s spring production of “An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein” delivers a typhoon of hilarity carried on the backs of agile performances from the entire cast.

‘Evening’ keeps audiences on their toes

Feb. 8, 2012

“An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein” is a dark comedy that lives up to the Black Box’s dark reputation.

Gearing up for ‘An Adult Evening’

Feb. 1, 2012

Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre is alive with anticipation. Plywood facades spring up to cover demure black walls. Stage lights ignite, illuminating actors who pace the black floors in practiced patterns.

Play leaves audiences in ‘Doubt’

Nov. 16, 2011

Without a doubt, the CSC Theatre Department has a reputation for producing dark, thought-provoking plays in the Black Box Theatre. Their production of “Doubt” is no exception

Play leaves audiences in ‘Doubt’

Nov. 16, 2011

From the moment the first spotlight illumines a lone figure—a priest in a pulpit—John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt” sets its audience on a path of uncertainty.

‘Doubt’ prepares to challenge audiences

Nov. 9, 2011

“Doubt,” John Patrick Shanley’s critically acclaimed drama, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005 before being adapted to film in 2008.

Is ‘Charlie Brown’ good, man?

Oct. 5, 2011

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is a musical based on the comic strip “Peanuts,” by Charles Schulz. The CSC production is directed by Roger Mays, professor of visual and performing arts.