On Stage
A New Brain
Music & Lyrics by William Finn & Book by Finn & James Lapine | Directed by Cooper Ellis & Roy Lightner | Musical Direction by Carolyn Violi
October 12-16, 2022
By the Tony Award-winning authors of Falsettos, here is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical crisis. (Strong language & mature themes.)
Sense & Sensibility
By Kate Hamill | Directed by Santiago Sosa
November 9-12, 16-19, 2022
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
By Tom Stoppard | Directed by Dennis McLernon
February 22-25 @ 7:30pm; February 26 @ 2pm
Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm's-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's play.
Sanctuary City
By Martyna Majok | Directed by Bailey Dumlao
March 6-10, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright returns with an unforgettable account of two young immigrants fighting to establish a place for themselves and each other in America. (Strong language & mature themes.)
Tour Showcase 1: Alice in Wonderland + Loving Shakespeare
August 31, 2022
Tour Showcase 2: Heroes vs Villains + Contemporary Broadway
September 1, 2022
Freshman Showcase
September 30, 2022
B.A. Performance Showcase
December 1, 2022
BFA Musical Theatre Performance Showcase
December 2, 2022
God of Carnage
By Yasmina Reza | Translated by Christopher Hampton | Directed by Dennis McLernon
October 16-20, 2024
Tensions emerge when a playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
An electropop opera ripped from a slice of Tolstoy's War and Peace
Book, Lyrics & Music by Dave Malloy | Directed by Santiago Sosa | Music Direction by Carolyn Violi | Choreography by Alexis Sims
November 13-17, 2024
When young and impulsive Natasha Rostova falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to family friend Pierre to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation.
The Revolutionists
By Lauren Gunderson | Directed by Jack Cannon
February 26-March 2, 2025
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.
She Kills Monsters
By Qui Nguyen | Directed by Santiago Sosa
March 26-30, 2025
This heart-pounding high-octane romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games is laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture!
Freaky Friday
Book by Bridget Carpenter | Music & Lyrics by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey | Based on Novel by Mary Rodgers and The Disney Films | Directed by Roy Lightner | Music Direction by Anthony Smith
April 4-19, 2025
In this Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre collaboration, an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right again!
Touring Showcase 1
Sept 28, 2024 @ 2pm
The Sirote Theatre
Free Admission
“THE PRINCE & THE PAUPER” This commedia version of the Mark Twain classic is packed with physical comedy, clowning, antics, and sight gags! Written by Lane Riosley and directed by Jack Cannon. 45 minutes. GRADES: K-5.
“LAUGHABLY SHAKESPEARE” Let the Bard tickle your funny bone with this hilarious collection of scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's comedies. Adapted and directed by Santiago Sosa. 45 minutes. GRADES: Middle/High School.
Touring Showcase 2
September 28, 2024 at 6pm
The Sirote Theatre
Free Admission
“SIDEKICKS” (Cabaret) Featuring Olaf, the Genie, and some Oompa Loompas, Sidekicks celebrates the friends of your favorite heroes. Get ready to sing along with songs from Beauty and the Beast, Mean Girls, Little Mermaid, and more! Directed by Valerie Accetta. Musical Director: Carolyn Violi. 45 minutes. ALL AGES.
“BROADWAY TODAY” This cabaret celebrates the best of contemporary musical theatre! Director/Choreographer: Roy Lightner; Musical Director: Carolyn Violi. 45 minutes. GRADES: Middle/High School.
The Freshman Showcase
October 5, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Sirote Theatre
Free Admission
An exciting night of songs, monologues, scenes, and guest performances by transfer students.
UAB Theatre Performance Showcase
December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Sirote Theatre
Free Admission
B.A and B.F.A students present scenes, songs and monologues from classical and contemporary theatre.
The ASC is easy to find on Birmingham's Southside, at 1200 10th Avenue South. Parking is free for most events, with a shuttle service running from area hotels. Read more about the Alys Stephens Center here.
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We've produced hundreds of full-length shows in our Department's history, plus short films, student showcases, and more than 100 original ten-minute plays. Our touring groups perform all over the state and our alumni are working professionally all over the country.
Our plays are cast entirely, with very rare exceptions, from the student body. In our auditions, equal consideration is given to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Students who demonstrate exceptional ability are frequently allowed to design and even direct our main-season productions.
Our stages are stars in their own rights: the Sirote Theatre and the Odess Theatre, both in the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center in Birmingham's Southside.