Tower Players Archives

Hillsdale College Tower Players Perform Bright Star

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players, under the direction of Theatre Lecturer Tory Matsos, opened their performance the musical “Bright Star” on Feb. 21. The musical runs through Feb. 25 in Markel Auditorium.

Hillsdale College Tower Players Presents “Hamlet”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players opened its production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on Nov. 15. The play, which is directed by Professor of Theatre James Brandon, runs through Nov. 19 in Markel Auditorium.

Hillsdale College Theatre Students Perform an Original Staged Reading

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Senior Kiley Hatch, with the direction of Michael Beyer, showcased her original play, “Questions for My Mother,” in Markel Auditorium from Oct. 13-14. The show was inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” but focused on the story from Miranda’s point of view.

Hillsdale College Tower Players Present “Helen”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players presented their production of “Helen,” by Ellen McLaughlin from March 29 to April 2 in the Quilhot Black Box Theatre at the Fine Arts Building. Students, faculty, and community members enjoyed the performances.

Hillsdale College Tower Players Present “Our Town”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players celebrated 75 years by returning to its first major production, Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” which opened on Nov. 9. The play runs in the Markel Auditorium in the Fine Arts Building through Nov. 12. Students, faculty, and community members enjoyed the opening night performance.

Hillsdale College Tower Players Present Brian Friel’s “Translations”

The Hillsdale College Tower Players opens their production of “Translations,” by Brian Friel on Sept. 28 in the College’s Markel Auditorium. Students, faculty, and community members will attend the opening performance. The play runs through Oct. 2. “The students have worked quickly to bring this beautiful and nuanced play to life in a little more than one month of rehearsals,” said James Brandon, chairman and professor of theatre. “Brian Friel’s play is about the human condition, and our constant desire to be understood.”