The Gogue Center presents the world premiere of Dorrance Dance's "The Center Will Not Hold" at the Woltosz Theatre—Friday, April 4.Born from “a little room,” "The Center Will Not Hold" is a short duet created and performed by Ephrat Asherie and Michelle Dorrance in December 2022. The now expanded and reimagined work features 11 singular performers deeply rooted in one or many street, club and vernacular dances: house, breaking, hip hop, tap dance, Chicago Footwork, Detroit Jit, Litefeet, Memphis Jookin and body percussion"The Center Will Not Hold" features original music composed by Donovan Dorrance with live percussion by world class drummer and percussionist, John Angeles. It premiered as a 30-minute piece at New York City Center’s 2023 Fall for Dance Festival and is currently being developed into an evening-length work which will be premiered at the Gogue Performing Arts Center.This performance is presented as part of the Gogue Center’s 2024–25 Dance & Movement SeriesOur 2024–25 season is sponsored by Walt & Ginger Woltosz.TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://goguecentertickets.auburn.edu

The Gogue Center presents Catapult at the Woltosz Theatre—Sunday, April 6.Created in 2008, Catapult is former Pilobolus member Adam Battelstein’s take on ancient Chinese shadow theatre, using bodies instead of puppets. Nothing is left open for interpretation. Accessible to all, the wordless stories transcend language delivering the message clearly and ably.Catapult was propelled into public awareness during its appearance on "America’s Got Talent" in 2013. The company uses acrobatics, tumbling, balance and contortions to cast shapes behind a giant screen.For its Gogue Center appearance, Catapult will perform a program of works, including “Four Seasons,” “Berlin Wall,” “Milestones,” “Spy,” “Angel Heart,” “Bullies,” “Go West” and “A Traveller’s Tale.”This performance is presented as part of the Gogue Center’s 2024–25 Family Series and is sponsored by Davidson, Davidson, Umbach and Forbus.Our K–12 School Performance Series Show is sponsored by The Lionheart Foundation and Three Sixty {real estate}.Our 2024–25 season is sponsored by Walt & Ginger Woltosz.Family Series performances are offered separately from the full performance season and include four shows tailored to younger audiences. All Family Series performances are general admission and will be offered at the reduced price of $10 per ticket, plus $5 in fees.TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://goguecentertickets.auburn.edu

Auburn University's DREAM-Math master's program is hosting online information meetings to introduce STEM professionals to its fully funded teaching opportunities. The meetings, held on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. CST, will outline the program's benefits, including full tuition coverage, living expenses and a $20,000 annual bonus for four years, with a total financial support package of more than $150,000.The DREAM-Math program, a partnership between Auburn University, Tuskegee University, Alabama State University and surrounding school districts, aims to develop, recruit and empower Alabama mathematics teachers. Funded by the National Science Foundation's Noyce Scholarship Program, this initiative seeks STEM degree holders who meet program qualifications to earn a Master of Education in Math Education, leading to teacher certification.Interested individuals can join an informational online meeting and visit the DREAM-Math website for more information. The Department of Curriculum and Teaching and Department of Mathematics and Statistics encourage those considering a teaching career to attend and learn more about this rewarding opportunity. The next cohort begins in mid-May 2025, and the application window is now open.

Music by Jeanine Tesori Lyrics and Book by Brian Crawley Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts Directed by Lindsay Rae Taylor Music Direction by Brian Osborne Choreography by Jeri DickeyApril 16-25, 2025 Telfair B. Peet Mainstage TheatreWednesday, April 16, 7:30pm Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm Friday, April 18, 7:30pm Saturday, April 19, 7:30pm Wednesday, April 23, 7:30pm Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm* Friday, April 25, 7:30pm*Talkback after the showA tale of the power of self-acceptance and compassion, Violet takes audiences on a journey through the South during the Civil Rights era. As Violet journeys to receive what she hopes will be a miracle cure from a faith healer, she finds joy, heartache, and self-knowledge. Gospel, blues, and folk-inspired songs carry her through her tribulations towards a transformative embrace of her own flaws and scars.Violet is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Join us for the 2021-2022 Third Thursday Poetry Series! Sponsored by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities, Department of English, and Southern Humanities Review in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University; the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University; and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.August 26, 2021 Ken Autrey, Maria Kuznetsova, and Justin GardinerSeptember 16, 2021 Chad DavidsonNovember 18, 2021 Tina Mozelle Braziel and Ashley W. JonesJanuary 20, 2022 Michael McFeeFebruary 17, 2022 Jessica JacobsMarch 17, 2022 Southern Humanities Review Spring Sessions Featuring Sanjena Sathian and Heather ChristleApril 21, 2022 Reading by Auburn University StudentsMay 19, 2022 Reading by OLLI at Auburn Members

Music by Jeanine Tesori Lyrics and Book by Brian Crawley Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts Directed by Lindsay Rae Taylor Music Direction by Brian Osborne Choreography by Jeri DickeyApril 16-25, 2025 Telfair B. Peet Mainstage TheatreWednesday, April 16, 7:30pm Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm Friday, April 18, 7:30pm Saturday, April 19, 7:30pm Wednesday, April 23, 7:30pm Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm* Friday, April 25, 7:30pm*Talkback after the showA tale of the power of self-acceptance and compassion, Violet takes audiences on a journey through the South during the Civil Rights era. As Violet journeys to receive what she hopes will be a miracle cure from a faith healer, she finds joy, heartache, and self-knowledge. Gospel, blues, and folk-inspired songs carry her through her tribulations towards a transformative embrace of her own flaws and scars.Violet is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com