The Theatre Physics Christmas Show is a Christmas-themed comedy show that capitalizes on current social constraints and transforms Theatre Physics, BLC’s annual “physical-theatre blow-out,” into a high energy voice show. We can’t promise that there won’t be some physical comedy and sight gags (old habits are hard to break, after all), but we can promise a vocally…
Black-Eyed Susan is a comic play by Douglas Jerrold. The drama revolves around William, a sailor who returns to England to find that his wife, Susan, has fallen on hard times and is being harassed by her cruel landlord, a smuggler, and William’s superior officer. William is compelled to defend her honor, even to the point of court martial and death!
Bethany’s winter musical is ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Music and lyrics by IRVING BERLIN, original book by HERBERT AND DOROTHY FIELDS, as Revised by PETER STONE. ANNIE GET YOUR GUN scored a bulls eye when it returned to Broadway in 1999, sporting a revised libretto by Tony, Oscar and Emmy winner Peter Stone. Stone reshaped…
Dr. John Faustus is a brilliant but restless and embittered scholar who has reached a dead end on his relentless search for knowledge. He yearns for a deeper understanding of the universe and for a more powerful way to influence it to bring him fame and prestige. Risking everything, he conjures a demon named Mephistopheles…
Concert Band Alumni Invitational with guest conductor, Wayne Lu. This event, held on September 21, 2019, was part of Bethany’s 2019 Fall Festival.
2019 marks the BLC Theatre Department‘s 26th year of the annual Theatre Physics performances. This exercise in creative energy features a variety of short scenes of original material by Bethany students and theatre faculty written, rehearsed, and readied in three weeks. The five shows are extremely popular for all ages and fill quickly, so advance…
This worship service officially opens the academic year and features the Concert Choir and remarks by the College Chaplain, College President, and Student Body President. Attendance is required. Event video is available on the 2019 Opening Service Chapelcast page.
Making the Case for the Truth of the Bible: Bringing Jesus to My Unbelieving Neighbor June 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. Sponsored jointly by the ELS Committee on Apologetics and the Bethany Lutheran College History Department. Schedule 2:00–2:10 p.m. Welcome 2:10–3:10 p.m. “When Your Neighbor Doesn’t Believe in Truth—Combining Apologetics and Evangelism” (Pastor David Thompson) 3:25–4:25 p.m. “Is the Old Testament Reliable?…
Spring Commencement took place on Friday, May 10, 2019, on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College. Congratulations to all the graduates! The Commencement Vespers service is held the evening before Commencement.
On Friday, May 3, Bethany alumni and friends gathered at Franklin Rogers Field in Mankato, Minnesota, to watch some baseball, eat some food, and enjoy a beautiful day outside.
Bethany Lutheran College announces their plans for their varsity eSports program on April 23, 2019.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR70yF9Fvq0
Letters to Anne of Green Gables, adapted by Lydia Lonnquist and Benji Inniger, was the 2019 Spring Play, presented on April 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13. Read more about this play. This new adaptation retells the beloved stories of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl sent to an elderly brother and sister by mistake, as…
Bethany’s February 2019 winter musical was Kiss Me, Kate. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter; Book by Sam and Bella Spewack. Synopsis: Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high…
The 2018 Fall Commencement Ceremony was held in Trinity Chapel on December 14. Professor Andy Overn served as speaker. View photos on Facebook or view photos on Flickr. Download the Fall 2018 Commencement Program
The Bethany Music Department presents their annual Christmas at Bethany concert in Trinity Chapel. Concert participants included the Concert Band directed by Benjamin Faugstad; the Concert Choir directed by Dennis Marzolf; and the Mary Martha Singers and Handbell Choir directed by Ann Fredrickson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrEmLTFg6tg