Stelle di Domani
Stelle di Domani series showcases the students, faculty, and alumni of College of Charleston's award-winning Department of Theatre and Dance during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival.
Stelle di Domani 2023
The Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce our offerings for Stelle di Domani 2023! Our annual contribution to the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Stelle di Domani showcases the work of students, faculty, and alumni and features theatre, dance, and staged readings.
Featuring contributions from Center Stage and Annex Dance Company, Stelle di Domani 2023 hopes to offer something for everyone! Check out this year’s schedule and find ticket links and more information below.
V3: A Dance Installation
Annex Dance Company presents a dance installation within the Carla Gannis / C.A.R.L.A. G.A.N.: wwwunderkammer exhibit at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. The culmination of the annual residency with the Department of Theatre and Dance, this site-specific piece is created and performed by students and company members.
Performances: June 1st at 5:30pm; June 2nd at 11:30am; June 8th at 6:30pm
Venue: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Address: 161 Calhoun Street
Admission: free
Run time: 20 minutes
Alumni Dance Concert
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Dance Major, the Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to produce a dance concert featuring the work of alumni who are making an impact in our dance community. Featuring works in a variety styles, this concert will be performed by students and companies from dance organizations throughout the Lowcountry.
Performances: Sunday, June 4th at 3pm
Venue: Chapel Theatre
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Admission: $16 (general admission); $12 (students and seniors) plus ticket surcharge
Run time: 60 minutes without intermission
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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress is an irreverent comedy that follows five bridesmaids seeking refuge from the wedding reception in an upstairs bedroom. These fundamentally different women become unlikely friends when they realize they have more in common than they previously thought: it turns out they all hate the bride!
Contains themes of sexual assault, fatphobia/body dysmorphia, and homophobia.
Performances: Friday, May 26th at 6pm; Saturday, May 27th at 3pm; Sunday, May 28th at 6pm; Monday, May 29th at 6pm
Venue: Chapel Theatre
Address: 172 Calhoun St.
Admission: $16 (general admission); $12 (students and seniors) plus ticket surcharge
Run time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
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Musical Theatre Cabaret
presented by CofC Stages and Charleston Playhouse
Clyde Moser is a Charleston, South Carolina-based actor, dancer, vocalist, and educator. Clyde is a graduate of the College of Charleston and has performed in multiple shows including RENT, Addams Family, Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line, and the New York Summer Play Festival. Clyde moved back to Charleston to pursue his Master of Arts in Teaching at his alma mater. Join Clyde and CofC Theatre professor Laura Turner on piano for an hour of selections from the musical theatre canon.
Performances: Sunday, May 28th at 3pm
Venue: Chapel Theatre
Address: 172 Calhoun Street
Admission: $40; free for students
Run time: 60 minutes without intermission
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There’s Always Tomorrow by Sonya Hayden
In this one-act drama, two individuals long to explore the world beyond their conservative Southwest Virginia town, but obstacles of marriage and parenthood constrain them as the years of their lives slip away. There’s Always Tomorrow is a poignant exploration of how our identities, relationships, and worldviews are shaped by our upbringing and the places we call home.
Performances: Thursday, June 8th at 6pm; Friday, June 9th at 2pm and 6pm; Saturday, June 10th at 6pm
Venue: Chapel Theatre
Address: 172 Calhoun St.
Admission: $16 (general admission); $12 (students and seniors) plus ticket surcharge
Run time: 60 minutes without intermission
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Staged Readings from the Todd McNerney Playwriting Contest
Free staged readings of the Todd McNerney 14th Annual National Playwriting contest finalists. This year’s staged reading series features winners and runners-up from the last three years of the Todd McNerney National Playwriting Contest. Previous winning plays have come from notable playwrights including Caridad Svich (lifetime Obie award winner), Sheila Cowley, Arthur M. Jolly, James Still, William Missouri Downs, and Donnetta Lavinia Grays.
Performances: Tuesday, May 30th through Saturday, June 10th at 4pm daily (12 readings in total). Winners and runners-up from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 contests will each have two readings.
Venue: Calhoun Street Annex Room 106 (adjacent to the Chapel Theatre)
Address: 172 Calhoun St.
Admission: Free (seating is limited)
Run time: 60-90 minutes (various)
Under the Lights
This perennial Piccolo favorite highlights original College of Charleston student works. A series of 10-minute plays, Under the Lights features winners of the Franklin B. Ashley Playwriting and the Todd McNerney Student Playwriting Awards.
Performances: Tuesday, June 6th at 6pm; Wednesday, June 7th at 6pm
Venue: Calhoun Street Annex Room 106 (adjacent to the Chapel Theatre)
Address: 172 Calhoun Street
Admission: $10 (general admission)
Run time: 60 minutes
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More information on the Piccolo Spoleto Festival can be found here.