The 2021 Spring Senior Series presented by Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance

The Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents

Please note *****DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, For We Were Loved First, WILL BE RESCHEDULED. The Order of Things will be presented as scheduled. PLEASE CONTINUE TO VISIT arts.messiah.edu FOR THE LATEST UPDATES**** 

Messiah’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present their 2021 Spring Senior Series this weekend with the premieres of original productions "For We Were Loved First" and "The Order of Things." Join us for an evening of performance, created and performed by department seniors MacKenzie Harrison, Aimee Kulp, and Annelise Wardwell. 

Performances are 8 p.m. on Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27.

For access to this live streamed event, just visit us online at www.messiah.edu/SOTAlivestream to step into the theatre and enjoy the show. You can also follow us on social media to get more behind the scenes information on our senior creators and the production!

Estimated Runtime: 2 hours (includes one 15-minute intermission)

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*****DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, For We Were Loved First, WILL BE RESCHEDULED. PLEASE CONTINUE TO VISIT arts.messiah.edu FOR THE LATEST UPDATES****

For We Were Loved FirstCreated, Choreographed, & Performed by MacKenzie Harrison & Aimee Kulp

While self-love, romantic love, and family love all have moments of joy, we are imperfect— so our love is imperfect, and the joy that we feel when relying on them passes. It is only when God penetrates our hearts that our love can be a truly beautiful and holy thing. And while we would love for that to be the end of the story, even after we start to experience agape love, we still battle the sin on this earth. Human love goes up and down even when we are held in the arms of the Father, but one day we will know love that is perfectly and completely whole. 

*Please note that this performance contains mature content (depression, references to suicide) and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

Estimated runtime: 1 hour

The Order of Things will be presented as scheduled

The Order of Things

Conceived by Annelise K. Wardwell

Created & Performed by Annelise K. Wardwell & Jim Hy

Relationships present unique challenges, and they often face strain when the individuals involved lack communication and find themselves on different wavelengths. Familial relationships are no exception to this, as they often make up one of the most fundamental cornerstones of the human experience.

What happens when such a relationship is faced with perhaps the greatest trial imaginable? Will it crumble under the pressure, or will it grow even stronger under the weight of adversity?

*Please note that this performance contains mature language and content, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

Estimated runtime: 45 minutes

For more information, see arts.messiah.edu