Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road University Center, Michigan 48710
7400 Bay Road
University Center,
Michigan
48710
November 20th
The Night Witches Performance
There are future dates for this event.
- Admission: $10.00
- Location:
Saginaw Valley State University, Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts -
7400 Bay Road, Theatre Department
University Center, Michigan 48710 - Time:
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Contact: Kelly Helmreich
- Email: kjh@svsu.edu
- Phone: (989) 964-4019
Details
The Night Witches by Rachel Bublitz
Studio XP: Student directed by Zoe Gilbert
The Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment flew in planes made of canvas and wood, and they dropped bombs on Germans every 15 minutes through the night to keep their enemy from sleeping. They were constantly being shuffled and moved to perform new duties; mechanics became navigators, navigators became pilots, and pilots became commanders. Nina and Vera have just finished their training as navigators and are moments away from their first combat mission. As they fight their nerves, the women around them use different means of bolstering their spirits, some more successfully than others. But when the time comes, to the sky they must go. Tonight, however, is different than any night they’ve faced before – their enemy has employed a new tactic taking them completely by surprise. Using movement, song and lyrically styled dialogue, we follow these brave women through one fateful evening during the war.
Recommended for ages 11+
Studio XP: Student directed by Zoe Gilbert
The Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment flew in planes made of canvas and wood, and they dropped bombs on Germans every 15 minutes through the night to keep their enemy from sleeping. They were constantly being shuffled and moved to perform new duties; mechanics became navigators, navigators became pilots, and pilots became commanders. Nina and Vera have just finished their training as navigators and are moments away from their first combat mission. As they fight their nerves, the women around them use different means of bolstering their spirits, some more successfully than others. But when the time comes, to the sky they must go. Tonight, however, is different than any night they’ve faced before – their enemy has employed a new tactic taking them completely by surprise. Using movement, song and lyrically styled dialogue, we follow these brave women through one fateful evening during the war.
Recommended for ages 11+
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Upcoming Dates For This Event
- Thursday, November 21
- Friday, November 22
- Saturday, November 23
- Sunday, November 24
