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Shepherd University theater to play through Spring 2020
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — This Spring semester, Shepherd University’s theatre troupe The Rude Mechanicals will be taking on the five short plays: Mankind, Joseph’s Wedding...
Review: Rude Mechanicals’ production of “Herod and the Slaughter of the...
“Herod and the Slaughter of the Innocents” is a medieval drama that tells the story of King Herod who learns that a new king...
Review: Rude Mechanicals’ production of “Harper and Laurel”
“Harper and Laurel” is a student play written by Claudia McCarron in Dr. Carrie Messenger’s creative writing and drama class. The play tells the...
Student dramatic, comedic plays debut by Rude Mechanicals
Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanical and Renaissance Players debuted its 2019 season with three performances written by Shepherd creative writing students. Charity, Cubes, and Caroline by...
Rude Mechanicals to perform “Herod and the Slaughter of Innocents”
Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals are back this spring semester with yet another medieval play to perform. The Rude Mechanicals are doing a political take...
Rude Mechanicals to perform student works
With the beginning of a new semester, The Rude Mechanicals Medieval & Renaissance Players have begun practicing for their upcoming plays. This semester, the...
Rude Mechanicals to present Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”
Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will present William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” starting Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Rude...
Rude Mechanicals announce auditions for comedy
Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players announce auditions for Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “As You Like It,” on Wednesday, August 29, and Thursday,...
Rude Mechanicals to preform Hecuba this weekend
The Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players present Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy, Hecuba, on Friday, July 6, 8pm; Saturday, July 7, 8 pm; Sunday, July 8, 3 pm. As...
“femiNAZI” Review
In “femiNAZI”, playwright and Shepherd University senior Allex Benedict spins society on it’s head to question what would happen if we sent two frat...
Othello: Tragedy with Murder, Manipulation, and Fantasy
When thinking of Shakespeare’s Othello, we often remember its tragedy and its powerful Moorish protagonist. The protagonist’s race plays a part in the plot...
Medea and Antigone Rude Mechanicals Give Us a Taste of Ancient...
(The Picket) – When presented with Classic Greek Tragedies we often think of images of men in togas who go to slay monster or...