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Sem Presents is a year-long series of special programming at Wyoming Seminary's beautiful Kirby Center for Creative Arts. Browse the tabs below for more information about each event and to purchase tickets.
February 13, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Tickets: adults $15, children $10
Wyoming Seminary's Kirby Center for Creative Arts
260 North Sprague Avenue Kingston, PA 18704
Painter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out! With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action-packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect family treat!
January 17, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$70
Wyoming Seminary's Kirby Center for Creative Arts
260 North Sprague Avenue Kingston, PA 18704
Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the blockbuster Broadway musical Hamilton, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the role of “Aaron Burr.” He is a Grammy Award winner as a principal soloist on Hamilton’s Original Broadway Cast Recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album. Odom, Jr. originated the role of “Burr” in a sold-out run at The Public Theater in 2015, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical.
On the small screen, Odom, Jr. is best-known for his portrayal of “Sam Strickland” in the NBC musical series “Smash,” and his recurring role as “Reverend Curtis Scott” on “Law & Order: SVU.” He’s also appeared in episodes of “Gotham,” “Person of Interest,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House of Lies,” “Vanished” and “CSI: Miami.” On the big screen he starred in the 2012 film Red Tails opposite Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and David Oyelowo. As a recording artist, his self-titled debut album was part-funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign which raised $40,971. The album was released in 2014 by Borderlight Entertainment, Inc. Odom, Jr. was raised in Philadelphia, and currently resides in New York City.
October 11, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: adults $40, students $20
Wyoming Seminary's Kirby Center for Creative Arts
260 North Sprague Avenue Kingston, PA 18704
Hailed as one of the world’s greatest dance companies, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American Modern dance since its inception in 1946. The Company is the living legacy of dance theater developed by José Limón and his mentors, Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman, whose innovative works revolutionized the American dance. After Limón’s death in 1972 the Company pioneered the idea that it was possible to survive the death of its founder, setting an example for the entire dance field. Now in its 71st year, the Company is renowned for its technical mastery and dramatic expression, and demonstrates both the timelessness of José Limón’s works and the humanistic vision that guides the repertory choices.
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"Art and cultural enrichment are vital to any community. We are proud to sponsor Wyoming Seminary's Sem Presents! Performing Arts Series."Ricky Rose, CEO of Mountain Productions
The true: We need your help to increase our alumni giving participation to 20%.
The beautiful: To assist in achieving this goal, loyal alumnus and Board of Trustee Charles Parkhurst '79 has agreed to match each new gift of at least $20 up to a total of $10,000. The maximum match on each individual gift is $50.
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