The Performing Arts Series is made possible in part by the generous support of the WJU Student Government.

Homecoming Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
For Better or For Worse by Eileen Mouchey
Troy Theater   September 28
You are coordially invited to attend the “Montgomery-Fitzhugh Wedding” with a cast of WJU Theater Alumni as they make a somewhat triumphant return to the WJU stage just in time to crash this way out wedding celebration! Enjoy an evening with familiar faces, loads of fun, and fabulous food. A dinner fee and reservations will be required.

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The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Creekside at WJU
(Inclement weather site, Troy Theater)

October 31, November 1, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Author Miller’s chilling drama that exposes a community paralyzed by terror, religious extremism, greed, and lust in 17th Century Salem Massachusetts will be performed in the open air along the creek on the WJU campus. A bonfire and warm beverages will help take the chill out of the crisp fall air. Theater style seating will be provided.

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WJU Student Dance Concert Troy Theater
November 14 at 8 p.m.
Choreographed by Roxanne Bartush-Shea

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WJU Chamber Singers Holiday Concert St. Michael Parish Church, National Road

December 6 at 7:30 p.m.

A welcome tradition of Holiday music under the direction of Robert Troeger. The concert will include traditional and contemporary arrangements for chorus and solo voices.

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Wiley and the Hairy Man By Suzan Zeder
Troy Theater
February 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and February 23 at 2 p.m.
Children and adults alike will enjoy this imaginative retelling of a traditional southern folk tale that centers on a young boy named Wiley whose dreams are filled with images of the Hairy Man, a mysterious swamp creature that he fears more than anything in the world. Wiley must find the strength to defeat the Hairy Man and conquer his fears.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn
A book by Rachel Sheinkin
Additional material by Jay Reiss

April 10, 11, 12 at 8 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m.
The Tony Award winning story of young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. A hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Even audience members will take part in the fun. General Information All performances are in Troy Theater unless otherwise noted. Troy Theater is located in Swint Hall on the WJU campus. Please check curtain times as they may vary for each event. Admission is free on a first-come basis. No reservations are taken. All seating in festival style. The box office will open one hour before curtain time.

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General Information

All performances are in Troy Theater unless otherwise noted. Troy Theater is located in Swint Hall on the WJU campus. Please check curtain times as they may vary for each event.

Admission is free on a first-come basis. No reservations are taken. All seating in festival style. The box office will open one hour before curtain time. Late arrivals will not be seated until an appropriate break in the production or until intermission.

If you have any questions, would like more information, please contact Dave Henderson, Coordinator for Performing Arts and Lectures at daveh@wju.edu or call 304-243-2095.