The Loras Players

Experience is Everything.

Established in 1910, the Loras Players are the oldest, continuously-operating theatre troupe west of the Mississippi!  Currently in its 115th season, students of all majors get hands-on, practical experience in this multi-disciplinary extracurricular program.  While exploring the intellectual pursuits of aesthetics, narrative, communication, visual arts and performance, students develop the skills necessary to captivate and inspire an audience on the frontier of storytelling and prepare to undertake an increasingly non-routine future with social intelligence, complex critical thinking and creative problem solving.

The 115th Season

2024-2025
Mainstage Productions

 

FACULTY/STAFF PLAY
August 28-29, 2024

Twisted
River of Temptation

Led by Lead into Sin in Sinsinawa

By Kyle ('04) & Stephanie ('05) Klapatauskas

In this comedic melodrama, ambitious and cunning villain Louis Button attempts to save his lead shot factory by seizing control of Julie Ann Dubois' valuable mine... and her heart. Set in the riverside city of Dubuque, Iowa, the play intricately weaves a tale of power, deception and unlikely alliances. Full of Loras-spirited humor and wordplay! Will the Sisters of Sinsinawa keep Julie Ann safe? Will debaucherous drunkards of Dubuque stop Button? Will Officer Noble and Deputy Dan get their act together? Will Nathanial Goodfellow get a seat in the elusive Catholic Traditions course?

PRODUCED BY LORAS COLLEGE FACULTY & STAFF.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT FACULTY/STAFF SCHOLARSHIP.

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
STUDENT ADMISSION: $5 Cash at Door
NON-STUDENT ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

Twisted River of Temptation is presented by special arrangement with Kyle & Stephanie Klapatauskas.

 

FALL MUSICAL
November 21-23, 2024

The Lightning Thief

Theatre for Young Audiences

Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

This electrifying musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book follows Percy Jackson. When Percy discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
LORAS ADMISSION: $5-10 Suggested Donation
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 for Adults; $5 for Under-18 (Cash at Door)

The Lightning Thief is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

 

SPRING PLAY
February 27-March 1, 2025

The Wolves

By Sarah DeLappe

Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

ADVISORY: PLAY CONTAINS ADULT THEMES & LANGUAGE.

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
LORAS ADMISSION: $5-10 Suggested Donation
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

The Wolves is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

 

DIRECTING CLASS PRODUCTION
April 2025

TBA

Students of the Directing for Stage & Screen (COM 221) will present an anthology play to close out the 2024-25 season.

All Loras College students are welcome to audition and work backstage!

Check back this spring for a show announcement and details! 

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
LORAS ADMISSION: $5-10 Suggested Donation
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

Contact

Ryan M. Decker, M.F.A.

assistant professor and director of theatre
ryan.decker@loras.edu

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