The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee

Forest Roberts Theatre

A Wildly Witty Musical Comedy
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Six spellers enter… one speller leaves! This effortlessly funny and touching show is a fast-paced crowd pleaser sure to charm audiences. An eclectic group of mid-pubescent students vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime while candidly disclosing hilarious and heartfelt stories from their home lives. As they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, they pray not to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. With a bouncy score and plenty of laughs, this feel-good show is a must-see.

NOTE: This production contains strong language and mild adult themes.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com


Friday, October 14th at 7:30pm - Opening Night Party
Saturday, October 15th at 1:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE

Saturday, October 15th at 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 19th at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 20th at 7:30pm
Friday, October 21st at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30pm


Location: Forest Roberts Theatre


Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS


Additionally, join us after the first performance for an exclusive opening night party featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, October 14, and will follow the show in the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/.../25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee


Friday, Oct 14, 2022

Saturday, Oct 15, 2022

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022

Thursday, Oct 20, 2022

Friday, Oct 21, 2022

Saturday, Oct 22, 2022

Start Time:  7:30 pm
End Time:  9:30 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$17 General Public; $12 Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military; $10 Student; $5 NMU Student

Spotlight Variety Show

Spotlight Variety Show 2022

Forest Roberts Theatre

A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars

We’re back, Wildcats! Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.


Thursday, September 8th at 7:30pm - Opening Night Party
Friday, September 9th at 7:30pm


Location: Forest Roberts Theatre


Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS


Additionally, join us after the first performance for an exclusive opening night party featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, September 8th, and will follow the show in the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/spotlight-variety-show-2022


Thursday, Sep 8, 2022

Friday, Sep 9, 2022

Start Time:  7:30 pm
End Time:  9:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$17 General Public; $12 Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military; $10 Student; $5 NMU Student

2022 Season Premiere Party!

22-23 Season Premiere Party Invite

Forest Roberts Theatre

Welcome, Wildcats! Join the Department of Theatre and Dance during the first week of classes for our annual season kickoff party at the Forest Roberts Theatre. At this free event, students will meet our NMU Theatre and Dance faculty, make some new friends, discover the 2022-23 season, learn about auditions and technical opportunities, and discover how they can become involved with theatre and dance at Northern. Plus, enjoy some complimentary refreshments!


Thursday, Sep 1, 2022

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Grease Auditions

Grease Auditions

Forest Roberts Theatre

NMU students are invited to audition for Grease! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions. The audition schedule is below:

AUDITIONS - Friday, October 28th - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
AUDITIONS - Saturday, October 28th - 11:00am - 1:00pm
DANCE CALL - Saturday, October 28th - 3:00pm
CALLBACKS - Saturday, October 28th - Immediately following dance call

Auditions and dance call will be held in the Forest Roberts Theatre. Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/nmugreaseauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly until you are called into the audition room.

PLEASE NOTE: Those cast in Grease will need to be back on campus beginning January 9th, 2023 for a preliminary week of rehearsals. Rehearsals during this week will likely run 9am - 5pm.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.


Friday, Oct 28, 2022

Saturday, Oct 29, 2022

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  5:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

A Charlie Brown Christmas Auditions

Charlie Brown Christmas Auditions

Forest Roberts Theatre

NMU students are invited to audition for A Charlie Brown Christmas! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions. The audition schedule is below:

AUDITIONS - Friday, September 16th - 6:00pm
AUDITIONS - Saturday, September 17th - 11:00am
CALLBACKS - Saturday, September 17th - 1:00pm

Auditions will be held in the Forest Roberts Theatre. Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/cbauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly in the FRT lobby until you are called into the audition room.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.


Friday, Sep 16, 2022

Saturday, Sep 17, 2022

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Auditions

Spelling Bee Auditions

Forest Roberts Theatre

NMU students are invited to audition for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions. The audition schedule is below:

AUDITIONS - Friday, September 2nd - 6:00pm
AUDITIONS - Saturday, September 3rd - 11:00am
CALLBACKS - Saturday, September 3rd - 1:00pm

Auditions will be held in the Forest Roberts Theatre. Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/sbauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly in the FRT lobby until you are called into the audition room.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.


Friday, Sep 2, 2022

Saturday, Sep 3, 2022

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Spotlight Variety Show Auditions

Spotlight Variety Show Auditions

Forest Roberts Theatre

NMU theatre and dance students are invited to audition for the Spotlight Variety Show! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions.

Auditions will be held in the Forest Roberts Theatre on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:00pm. Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/spvauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly in the FRT lobby until you are called into the audition room.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.


Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022

Start Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

North Coast Dance Festival

North Coast Dance Festival Event Photo

Forest Roberts Theatre

Our Annual Dance Festival
In its inaugural year, the North Coast Dance Festival will welcome professional dancers from across the country to NMU's campus for an event that is sure to entertain. Inclusive of both performance and educational programming, this showcase is sure to be an experience that you do not want to miss! Specific program and casting updates to be announced.


Wednesday, July 27th at 8:00pm - Opening Night Party
Thursday, July 28th at 8:00pm
Friday, July 29th at 8:00pm


Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022

Friday, Jul 29, 2022

Start Time:  8:00 pm
End Time:  10:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$17 General Public; $12 Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military; $10 Student; $5 NMU Student

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line Event Photo

Forest Roberts Theatre

A Hilariously Touching Dance Musical
Book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban

God, I hope I get it! Centered around seventeen Broadway dancers, this crowd favorite is as funny as it is intimate. After the first round of cuts at a dance call, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each remaining dancer to speak about themselves. What follows is a glimpse into their individual lives as they vie for a spot in the chorus line. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, A Chorus Line is sure to make you laugh, cry, and everything in between.

NOTE: This show is rated PG-13 and contains strong language and some mild adult themes that may not be suitable for younger audience members.

A CHORUS LINE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com


Wednesday, July 13th at 8:00pm - Opening Night Party
Thursday, July 14th at 8:00pm
Friday, July 15th at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 16th at 2:00pm – THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, July 16th at 8:00pm
Wednesday, July 20th at 8:00pm
Thursday, July 21st at 8:00pm
Friday, July 22nd at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 23rd at 8:00pm


Wednesday, Jul 13, 2022

Thursday, Jul 14, 2022

Friday, Jul 15, 2022

Saturday, Jul 16, 2022

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2022

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

Friday, Jul 22, 2022

Saturday, Jul 23, 2022

Start Time:  8:00 pm
End Time:  10:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$17 General Public; $12 Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military; $10 Student; $5 NMU Student

Ticket Link

Footloose

Footloose Event Photo

Forest Roberts Theatre

An Electrifying Dance Musical
Book by Dean Pritchford and Walter Bobbie, Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pritchford

I can’t stand still! Based on the film of the same name, this toe-tapping musical is set in the little southern town of Bomont, where dancing has been outlawed by the Reverend Shaw Moore after a terrible accident. New arrival Ren McCormack is quick to stir up trouble when he catches the eye of Moore’s rebellious daughter, Ariel, and comes up with the idea to throw a dance for the town. With an Oscar-nominated score and dynamic new songs, this show will make you want to cut loose!

NOTE: This show contains alcohol and mild adult themes.

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com


Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00pm - Opening Night Party
Thursday, June 16th at 8:00pm
Friday, June 17th at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 18th at 2:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, June 18th at 8:00pm
Wednesday, June 22nd at 8:00pm

Thursday, June 23rd at 8:00pm
Friday, June 24th at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 25th at 8:00pm


Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022

Thursday, Jun 16, 2022

Friday, Jun 17, 2022

Saturday, Jun 18, 2022

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022

Thursday, Jun 23, 2022

Friday, Jun 24, 2022

Saturday, Jun 25, 2022

Start Time:  8:00 pm
End Time:  10:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

NMU Theatre and Dance

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2760

Contact Email

nmutd@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$17 General Public; $12 Faculty/Staff/Senior/Military; $10 Student; $5 NMU Student

Ticket Link

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