The Department of Theatre and Dance has added a universal ticket price of $8 for all shows for youth, 17 and under.
"We are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of theatre goers, says David Kaye, department chair and director of the acting and playwriting program. "We offer youth drama theatre tours throughout New England, summer youth drama and dance camp programs and at least one show each season on our main stage that is family friendly, so the ticket price needs to be family friendly too."
Any production deemed not suitable for children will have a mature content statement when ordering tickets online that will guide ticket buyers to additional information. Box office personnel will utilize the same process for tickets purchased over the phone, or in person.
The season opener is Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" followed by "Anything Goes." In the spring, the UNH Dance Company will offer two family friendly pieces with a jazz, tap and aerial dance "Alice in Wonderland" and Prokofiev's classic "Peter and the Wolf" ballet.
Tickets are available through the PCAC box office located in the Johnson Theatre lobby in the Paul Creative Arts Center.
The 2013-2014 season schedule follows:
"Our Town", Oct. 2-6, Johnson Theatre. Tickets are $14/$16 and $8 for children 17 and under.
"Anything Goes", Oct. 30-Nov. 3, Johnson Theatre. Tickets are $15/$18 and $8 for children 17 and under.
"eSTRANGED", Nov. 20-24, Hennessy Theatre. Tickets are $14/$16.
"Sila", Feb. 19-23, 2014, Johnson Theatre. Tickets are $14/$16.
UNH Dance Company concert, March 26-30, 2014, Johnson Theatre. Tickets are $14/$16 and $8 for children 17 and under.
Undergraduate prize plays: April 16-19, 2014, Hennessy Theatre. Tickets are $8/$10.
Tickets to all of these events can be purchased through the PCAC Box Office located in the Johnson Theatre lobby of the Paul Creative Arts Center. This full-service ticket office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour before curtain. Tickets purchased online will incur no additional fees. Call 2-7222 or go to arts.tickets@unh.edu.
