2013-14 Season Events

The Performing Arts Department offers theatre and dance events throughout the year. The department is committed to producing premieres and original works by new playwrights that offer important acting roles for women and convey themes with significance for women.

2013/14 Season events will be announced soon!  Join our mailing list today to get the most updated info on next season!

 2012-13 Season

 Theatre

ELECTION 2012
Featuring 'Pressing the Flesh'

Written and Directed by Tim Brown

September 27-30, 2012
Samuels Theatre, Tompkins College Center

During the fictitious United Conference of the Forum for Exploration of Potential Political Candidates, our cast will lead the audience through the important aspects of running for political office – like ‘Knowing Your Audience’, ‘Polling the Masses’, and the all-important ‘Facebook Rant’.   Join us for a humorous look at politics and voting to get you ready for the Presidential election!  

SILENT HEROES

By Linda Escalera Price
Directed by Marion McCorry

NOVEMBER 1-4, 2012
Samuels Theatre, Tompkins College Center

Set in 1975, five women, all wives of Marine Corps pilots, gather to wait for news of a fatal crash.  As their husbands arrive one by one, the women wait to see who’s life will be forever altered by this event.

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Directed by Tim Brown
Choreography by Robin Gerchman
Musical Direction by D. Larry Bachtell

FEBRUARY 21, 22 & 23 at 8pm
FEBRUARY 24 at 2pm
Samuels Theatre, Tompkins College Center

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL  is the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world!  Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up, taking care of business, getting credit and getting even!

Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture.
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt.  April 2009. 

 Dance

STUDENT DANCEWORKS

Artistic Direction by Robin Gerchman

NOVEMBER 29, 30 & DECEMBER 1, 2012
Samuels Theatre, Tompkins College Center

This performance will feature contemporary works by student choreographers based on personal and social themes.

Special gust performances by Moravian College and the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts!

SPRING DANCES

Artistic Direction by Robin Gerchman

APRIL 18, 19 & 20 at 8pm
Samuels Theatre, Tompkins College Center

Cedar Crest Dance Company presents new works created by faculty choreographers - Pattie Bostick-Winn, Margo Clifford Ging, Nicole Hockenberry, and Robin Gerchman.  Two pieces by student choreographers Marlana Hurd and Natalie Shute will also be performed.  

BOX OFFICE

PHONE: (610) 606-4608
EMAIL: theatre@cedarcrest.edu
LOCATION: Tompkins College Center, 2nd Floor, at the entrance to Samuels Theatre

HOURS: Monday 10 am - 1 pm
              Tuesday CLOSED
              Wednesday 1 - 4 pm
              Thursday 10 am - 1 pm
              Friday 10 am - 2 pm

The Box Office also opens 1 hour prior to the start of every performance.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person.  Service fees may apply.
Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a discount.  For more information, contact Erin Cassano at (610) 606-4666 ext 3666 or ecassano@cedarcrest.edu.

If you are planning to come for an interview or tour of the College, the Performing Arts Department would be happy to provide complimentary tickets to you and your family.  Contact the Admissions Office for details on special tours and open houses throughout the year.

SAMUELS THEATRE

Samuels Theatre is located in the Tompkins College Center on the Cedar Crest College campus in Allentown, PA.  The TCC is building #25 on this map.

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