Tag: theatre

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar – A Modern Take on a Shakespeare Classic

Aquila Theatre breathes new fire, fury, and life into this timeless tale of betrayal. Julius Caesar comes to Purdue on Nov. 11th.

Pride & Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen’s Novel Brought to Life

Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy that has stood the test of time is coming to Loeb Playhouse.

A live band performs on stage with large illuminated letters spelling RESPECT in front, while a cheering audience watches under colorful stage lights.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Tribute Concert Experience Like No Other!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is a live concert like no other. It stars an incredible band and vocalists featuring all of Aretha Franklin’s top hits. It truly is a dance party; a night to let loose, have fun and lose yourself in the music. 

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

New York’s Aquila Theatre returns to Purdue to breathe new life into the Shakespeare classic Julius Caesar. Beautiful language and striking scenery make this a must-see.

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

Enjoy a pint with the cast of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, an interactive and intimate theatre experience from Scotland.

Pride & Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance still captivates thanks to Aquila Theatre’s production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, coming soon to Loeb Playhouse.

The image features the word LEARNING in large, thin, outlined capital letters on a black background, with a vertical beige stripe on the left side—an aesthetic reminiscent of Purdue Convocations' bold and modern design language.

Delivering Innovation / Learning

Being persistent in the pursuit of innovation is the cornerstone of Convocations. We're constantly looking for the next great artist and performance to present to the Purdue community. However, Convocations wouldn't be able to succeed without the future-focused and expert...
Three actors in vintage costumes perform energetically on stage, smiling and singing about civil rights, while a band with guitar and keyboard players sits behind them. Bright yellow signs create a lively, retro backdrop.

5 Fascinating Facts About Rosa Parks

By Jordan Howard - Marketing Intern You could feel tremors rumbling across America as rock ‘n’ roll excited kids and outraged parents. But an even more important transformation awaited in Montgomery, Alabama as Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, refused to...
Three people in theatrical costumes stand close together, smiling widely. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the person in the center wears a red dress, while those on either side don black berets and sailor-like outfits—all with expressive, cheerful faces.

Down the Rabbit Hole with Alice

By Jordan Howard, Marketing Intern While hiding in her father’s study one day, Alice encounters a strange rabbit who loves to eat books. After chasing him into his hole, Alice discovers Wonderland—a world of strange creatures both friend and foe....
Drumroll for the Cast Announcement: Six people, including Nassim, are shown in individual, vertical portraits side by side. Each faces the camera with neutral or slight smiles in striking black and white.

Drumroll Please — Nassim Cast Announcement!

When it comes to live theatre, there are always a few surprises. Purdue Convocations is excited to present Nassim, a show where each night poses its own unique set of surprises. What makes Nassim so special is that it features...
A close-up of a human eye, with a red triangular light overlaying the lower half of the image, evokes a dramatic and mysterious effect reminiscent of Winston Smith’s surveillance-filled world in 1984.

10 Questions with Winston Smith from 1984

By Jordan Howard For 70 years, George Orwell’s uneasily prescient novel 1984 has both unmoored readers from recognizable reality and helped them ruminate on the society they see. An influential, evocative work of fiction that’s timeless and timely, 1984 finds everyman Winston Smith unexpectedly...
Close-up of an ancient, weathered bronze statue of Odysseus from Greek mythology, his hollow eyes seemingly filled with questions. The head is tilted and partially illuminated against a textured, blue-gray background, highlighting its aged surface.

10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted To Ask Odysseus

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern What does it take to be a hero? According to Homer's classic work, The Odyssey, it takes more than just a cape. The epic tale follows husband and father, Odysseus, as he overcomes monsters...