theatre-arts

Theatre presents musical “If/Then” by Kitt and Yorkey

Furman University Theatre will present the musical If/Then Nov. 8-11 and Nov. 15-18 at 8 p.m., with matinee performances Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse on...

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The Furman-Gallup and The Duke Endowment study

Furman University will partner with global analytics firm Gallup to study more deeply the impact of the university’s undergraduate experience and measure the effectiveness of its signature approach to education, The Furman Advantage, thanks to...

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Facing the big question in Reasons to Be Pretty

It’s a struggle to maintain fulfilling love relationships, friendships and jobs. Although some will not want to admit it, Courtney Dorn ’18 says actors and audience members may be able to find some of themselves...

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A family that plays together

Theatre has always been a family affair for Tony, Margaret, Elli and Mike Caterisano. Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Margaret Caterisano first came to Furman as a costume designer in 1986. Since then, she’s worked...

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Furman Theatre presents “Reasons to Be Pretty” by Neil LaBute

Furman University Theatre will present Neil LaBute’s Reasons to Be Pretty September 26-30 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse on...

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Furman Theatre presents “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” Sept. 1-2

Furman University Theatre will present John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. All...

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“A Concern of Some Kind” comes to Furman Playhouse in June and July

Greenville native Jeff Sumerel, a producer of some of the region’s most humorous and provocative films and plays, will bring his singular point of view to the Furman Theatre Playhouse this summer for a series...

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Welcome to Phi Beta Kappa

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Sixty-six Furman University students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and...

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Furman Theatre presents “Romeo and Juliet”

Furman University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet March 29-April 1, and April 6-8 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees April 2 and April 9 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in...

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Randall David Cook’s new play is a real scream

When Randall David Cook ’91 was invited to write a new horror thriller to be performed by Furman students, he was admittedly terrified. “I decided that I wanted to push myself and attempt something I’ve...

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Furman Theatre presents “Kappa Kappa Scream”

Furman University Theatre will present Kappa Kappa Scream by Randall David Cook Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m., with special Friday midnight performances Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, and a Sunday matinee showing...

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Furman Offers Haunting Staging of ‘Lockerbie’

Neil Shurley, contributor for The Greenville News, reviews Furman's staging of Deborah Brevoort's The Women of Lockerbie, a play based on the terrorist downing of Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town in 1988 killing all...

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