College of Liberal Arts presents ‘Men On Boats’
Diverse cast intended to best represent actual 1869 explorers
Elizabeth Lamark
Students in ‘Men On Boats’ during a dress rehearsal this week. The play, which opens this evening, has performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in Booth Auditorium. Click through to see more photos from the dress rehearsal.
RIT’s College of Liberal Arts spring production, Men On Boats, opens at 7:30 p.m. tonight with additional performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in Webb Auditorium in James E. Booth Hall.
Directed by Alexa Scott-Flaherty, the play depicts the nearly-true story of 10 explorers who set out to chart the course of the Colorado River in 1869.
The characters are being portrayed by a cast made up of racially diverse actors who are female-identifying, trans-identifying, genderfluid, and/or non-gender conforming, as intended by the playwright, and they are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space.
Tickets are $12; $10 for RIT faculty, staff, and alumni; and $5 for students and may be purchased at the door, via RITTickets.com, or by calling 585-475-4121.
Recommended News
-
November 4, 2024
![Five Courtyard members are shown in a group photo holding instruments in front of an orange background.]()
Students form band after chance meeting on campus
A chance encounter on the RIT campus has resulted in a student band forming, playing gigs, and working on an album. It’s a testament to the performing arts ecosystem at RIT, and how easy it can be to find other students who share the same passion for performing arts.
-
October 31, 2024
![Poster for Peter and the Starcatcher with blue background with drawing of a sailing ship and stars with information about the play in orange and a QR code.]()
RIT/NTID Performing Arts presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Nov. 15-17
RIT/NTID Performing Arts will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15 – 17, presented in ASL and spoken English, in the Robert F. Panara Theatre on the RIT campus.
-
October 30, 2024
![Thomas Warfield sitting in a theater seat with rows of seats all around. Thomas is wearing a colorful jacket, bright blue shirt, light blue pants.]()
Thomas Warfield named NTID's first Professor of Practice
Award-winning performer and Rochester, N.Y., native Thomas Warfield has been named the first Professor of Practice by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
-
October 25, 2024
![three men sit at a table with a keyboard and control panel on it. One of the men points to something on a computer screen in front of them.]()
Inspired by teachers, RIT grad opens music studio to teach others
Travis Rankin’s passion for music led him to create the Rochester Music Lab, a vibrant space dedicated to music lessons and community outreach. With his studio, the SOIS alumnus aims to give back by offering opportunities for all ages to explore, learn, and connect through music.
