Welcome to the Department of Performing Arts
Do you hear voices? Do your hands sweat? Is it a sign of genius, or a symptom of illness? Is it eccentricity or disorder? Inspired by Michel Foucault's 1961 classic and deeply influential non-fiction work examining the archaeology of madness in the West from the Middle Ages forward, this mind-altering, multimedia, ensemble-based production explores madness through ideas, visual images, literature, and art. The performance will take place in the Davis Performing Arts Center’s Gonda Theatre from February 11 -14 and 17 - 20. Read about this world premiere adaptation or buy Madness and Civilization tickets from our box office page.
Interpreting Liszt
Post-Classical Ensemble and Georgetown University's Department of Performing Arts co-present this festival Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, exploring new perspectives on Romantic art and the Romantic artistic personality. Events include free daytime conference sessions and ticketed evening concerts. Read more about the Interpreting Liszt festival or purchase tickets to the concerts Liszt and Italy on February 12 or Angels and Devils on February 13.
Upcoming Events
- Feb 11, 8pm: MADNESS AND CIVILIZATION by Natsu Onoda-Power
- Feb 11, 8pm: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler
- Feb 12, 10am-4:30pm: Liszt Conference-Post-Classical Ensemble/GU Perf. Arts
Announcements
- Mad Made Mod: Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Presents World Premiere Adaptation of “Madness and Civilization”
- Post-Classical Ensemble and Georgetown University’s Dept. of Performing Arts Co-present “Interpreting Liszt” Festival Feb. 12 and 13
- Grammy-Winning Soprano Sylvia McNair Stars in D.C. Premiere of “Songspiel”
