February 7 – 18, 2024 – OPENING IN FEBRUARY!
The Theatre Institute proudly presents Number the Stars
Book, music and lyrics by Sean Hartley
Based on the book by Lois Lowry
Directed by Michael Musial
February 7 – February 18, 2024
Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater
A tender and intense adaptation of Lois Lowry’s novel about one of the most inspiring episodes in human history: the rescue of the Danish Jews during World War II. Annemarie Johansen is surprised when her best friend Ellen Rosen arrives in her apartment to spend the night. When two Nazi soldiers appear at the door looking for the Rosen family, Annemarie?s parents pretend that Ellen is their own daughter. Annemarie comes to realize that all of the Jewish Danes are in terrible danger, and that it is up to their Christian neighbors to help them escape to neutral Sweden. Annemarie is to take the Rosens to Sweden in her boat.
Recommended for ages 10 and up. Produced by a special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performance Dates/Times:
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00am
Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00am & 7:30pm*
Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:00am
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:00am
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00am
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
Purchase Tickets Here
Sage Community Prices Must show RSC ID at the Little Theater box office to redeem free or RSC discounted ticket 20-30 minutes prior to showtime. Free Admission for all Russell Sage Students $10 Tickets for RSC Faculty/Staff Note: RSC Students do not need to reserve or purchase ahead online. Public
Ticket Prices $12 for Students, Seniors or Children $15 for Adults Note:
Tickets are sold at the Schacht Theater box office 45 minutes prior to showtime
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Number the Stars is directed by Edith McCrae Professor of Fine Arts and Professor of Music, Michael Musial. He is the coordinator of the Musical Theatre and Theatre programs at Russell Sage College and composer, lyricist, & director of Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical and Backbeard the Musical (musical adaptations of Larry Tuxbury & Matt McElligott novels). Additionally, he is a member of the duo-piano team Musial and Musial.
Russell Sage students Danielle Stallone, Kyra Burris, Steffanie Mamoser, Phil Bruns, Katrina Beach, Zac Zipersteun, Michael Keck, Cameron Richardson, John Diaz, and Madison Gaiser are joined by high school performer Harper Silvestri onstage in this telling of the Lois Lowrry classic.
These actors are supported many current RSC students as student technicians on production. Creative team professionals bringing Number the Stars to life are Jemma Kepner, lighting designer; Vinny Pruchnick, sound designer; Paul Sweet, scenic designer & technical director; and Jennifer Raineri, costume designer.
This production is generously sponsored by CDPHP.
About the Theatre Institute:
Established in February of 2011, the Theatre Institute at Sage is dedicated to providing quality live theatre and arts-in-education programming to Capital Region youth, educators and residents. The Institute also provides opportunities for Russell Sage students as performers, technicians and teachers. Programs on the Russell Sage Troy Campus include educational support services for Sage productions (such as in-class preparations, teacher dress rehearsals and study guides), a Saturday theatre arts school, camps during school breaks, and several theatre camps during the summer for children ages 5-18. For more information on show or programs, or to purchase tickets, visit theatre.sage.edu. Follow us on social media, Facebook (@TheatreInstituteatSage) or Instagram (@SageTheatre), to stay up to date on all our upcoming productions and programs.