A participatory play adapted by Larry and Vivian Snipes Based on a story collected by the Brothers Grimm Directed by Néstor Bravo Goldsmith This tale of a fisherman, an enchanted fish, and three magic wishes taps into the imagination through clever storytelling and audience participation.

What could be lovelier on a cool autumn evening than the Bard under the stars? Shakespeare’s witty comedy of love, honor, and deception comes to vibrant life on a bare stage in the courtyard of the Joseph F. Smith Building this Thursday-Friday, Sept. 25-26, 7:00 PM. TICKET INFORMATION: $20 ($7 off with BYU or student ID/$3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni) Mary Lou Fulton Plaza-Joseph F. Smith Bldg (outdoor courtyard) NOTE: the matinee performance on Sept. 27 has been moved to the Pardoe Theatre in the Harris Fine Arts Center. The evening performances on Sept. 25-26 will still take place in the outdoor courtyard of the Joseph F. Smith Building. Generously supported by the BYU Mary Lou Fulton Endowment in Theatre and Media Arts In case of inclement weather the performance will be moved to the Pardoe Theatre of the Harris Fine Arts Center. Pictured above: Actors From the London Stage in the spring 2014 tour of As You Like It.

Photo by Jocelyn Horne. Hundreds of students graduate from BYU’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts every year, prepared to bring their technical and artistic skills into the worlds of theatre, education, television or film. But Hannah Kroff hasn’t let that stop her from becoming more marketable upon her graduation from the College of Fine Arts and Communications this August.

Tickets on sale now for performances from May 30 to June 14 Oscar Wilde’s children’s story The Selfish Giant, a play about friendship, faith and the power of transformation, comes to life on the BYU stage later this month. Through the use of puppets and live actors, BYU Theatre presents a unique look at this universal and timeless allegory of Jesus’ love for all of us. The play focuses on a self-centered giant who is at first unwilling to share his beautiful garden with the children who long to play in it but then finds happiness when he at last welcomes the youngsters onto his patch of lovely earth. The Selfish Giant Story by Oscar Wilde Adapted for the Stage by Teresa Dayley Love Directed by Jennifer and Nat Reed Performance Schedule May 30-31, June 5-7, 11-13, 7 pm May 31, June 5, 7, 13, 14, 2 pm ASL interpreted performance: June 5, at 7 pm Post-show discussion with the cast following the evening performances on June 5 and 12 Playing With Performance Workshops Playing with Performance workshops will be held prior to matinees on June 5, 7, 13 and 14 Tickets: http://arts.byu.edu Tickets are available online $12 ($4 off weeknights/$3 off weekends with BYU or student ID, $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni) $6 matinees Age 2+: free, with paid admission Source: BYU News

Frank Wildhorn, a famous American composer known for both his musicals and popular songs, visited BYU in October 2013. Wildhorn taught a master class to MDT students where they rehearsed some of his critically acclaimed Broadway songs and received his in-the-moment coaching.

'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 'Our Town,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' on scheduleIn celebration of the 50th anniversary theatre season in the Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center, the Brigham Young University Department of Theatre and Media Arts presents a variety of drama, comedy and musical theatre favorites and premieres.