Under Covid-19 mandates, Central Theatre Ensemble had to cancel all in-person, live performances in the spring of 2019, but WE ARE BACK!!!

We will be following strict safety protocols and utilizing creative approaches to delivering some amazing theatrical experiences for our audiences. As the landscape of the pandemic is constantly shifting, please keep a close eye on our production plans at this page and/or on our FB page.

CENTRAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS....

Fall 2020

The Tell-Tale Gaze

An art exhibit is traveling to town and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to put yourself in the art. Paintings of Edgar Allan Poe texts come to life before your eyes as your wander around the museum for an evening, exploring the mystery and the macabre of Poe’s mind.

Live, devised scenes will be performed within the frames of McConnell Hall. The audience is invited to walk around the exterior, gazing through windows into the activated strokes of Poe’s genius. Audiences will be limited to small groups, so make your plans now and stay tuned for more specific ticket and production information.

October 29, 30, 31 and November 4, 5 & 6 at 7:30PM

Location: The exterior of McConnell Hall on the CWU Campus, possible live streaming

This program is not yet rated.

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Winter 2021

Short Works Festival

The opening of this play festival will mark nearly one year of life in the Covid-19 Pandemic. Students apply their creative energies as writers, directors, actors, producers and designers in a collection of short works that is sure to entertain, challenge, amuse and enlighten our community. Find out what has been on the minds and in the hearts of our CWU students. 

February 5 & 6 at 7:30PM

Location: Live Stream

This program is rated MA; count on some mature language and themes.

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En Las Sombras, by Jordan Ramirez Puckett

A Staged Reading 

Listen closely because I am going to tell you an ancient tale. At a time when people were nothing more than pawns for gods and shadows, the Sun God disappeared leaving the world in darkness and in danger. When their own mother’s life is threatened, young Xenia and Luz must take the trial of the gods, risking their lives for the chance to become deities themselves. And why do you need to hear this story? Because time is a cyclical, and what happened in the past did happen again and is happening now.

March 5 & 6 at 7:30PM

March 7 at 2PM

Location: Live Streaming

This program is rated PG.

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Spring 2021

The Theory of Relativity

This moving and unconventional song cycle bursts with originality as it examines the interconnectedness of us all through life's shared experiences - from the hilarious to the heartbreaking. "Take a Physics manual, blend it with the sound of The Book of Mormon, the hilariously nerdy references of The Big Bang Theory , a sprinkle of Chicago, few drops of Glee, bake it in a Broadway bowl, use all the originality you can have....That’s the successful recipe for the spectacular song cycle, The Theory of Relativity."– Live Like Tom

From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life), The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives.  Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical.

May 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30PM

May 16 & 23 at 2PM

Location: McConnell Auditorium, possible live streaming

This program is rated PG.

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HELP SUPPORT THEATRE ARTS

Did you know that ticket sales and donations account for only 30% of the cost of producing plays at Central Theatre Ensemble?

We hope you will consider supporting our mission of preparing students for the professional world and enriching our community. Here are 3 easy ways to support:

• A cash donation box is located in our foyer during the run of the shows
• Go to Give to Theatre and make sure to;
  • Click on Give to the College of Arts and Humanities
  • Designate your donation to "Theatre Arts Student Success" from the pull down menu
• Contact Lori LaFleur 509-963-1193

Thank you for your patronage and support.

GROUPS of 10 or more receive 20% discount on CTE Productions- automatically applied to order. We would love to make your group's experience unique and memorable- please contact Theatre.Arts@cwu.edu to find out more about backstage tours, workshops, visits with designers, production teams and cast.