NSU’s Division of Performing and Visual Arts is more than just a program for students to earn degrees. It is a program that allows the NSU community to learn about theater, music, dance and art. It allows students and professors to showcase their talents and lets NSU students, faculty and staff experience the arts up-close.
This winter, PVA has four performances that you don’t want to miss. Each one may make you fall in love with the arts, or at least appreciate the entertainment NSU has to offer.
Agony and Ecstasy: A Musical Exploration of Suffering and Redemption
On March 16, Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., assistant professor in the Division of Performing and Visual Arts, will explore anguish and deliverance with her piano playing. The recital will include works by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Johann Bach and Olivier Messiaen. The recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 309 in the PVA wing of the Don Taft University Center.
Dance Concert
From March 25-27, the NSU dance ensemble will express their dedication and talents through faculty choreographed dance pieces. Elana Lanzi, Chetachi Egwu, Daniela
Wancier and Katie Sopoci Drake choreographed dances with themes about dreams, relationships, and spirituality that will be expressed through modern and afro-fusion dances. The Dance Concert will also feature the work of guest choreographer, Stacee Lanz, whose piece features professional dancers. It takes place on March 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. or March 27 at 2 p.m. in the PVA performance theatre.
Renaissance and Juliet: An Evening of Drama and Music
On April 12, enter the PVA performance theater and sit in on an evening of love and music inspired by Shakespeare. The Bossa Nova Chorale will perform pieces by Thomas Morley, Emma Lou Diemer and from “Kiss Me Kate.” Soloists will sing repertoires and students will read Shakespearian sonnets throughout the night. Travel back in time this one night only, at 7:30 p.m., and immerse yourself in everything Shakespeare.
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
If you can’t make the April 12 performance, enter into a Caribbean-style version of Shakespeare’s 12th Night. NSU students will act out this romantic comedy with disguises, mistaken identity and foolery. You can experience this modern rendition in the Black Box Theatre on April 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.
Admission to all events is free, but reservations may be required. Call 954-262-8179 to reserve your seats.
