The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
Written by Kat Stevens
Conceived by Philip Odango
A Co-Production with ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre
University Theatre
Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. (Literary Festival)
Oct. 16-18 | 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 18* and 19 | 2:00 p.m.
Navigate a world filled with fantastical creatures and heartwarming camaraderie while uncovering the true meaning of identity and self-discovery in The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant. This groundbreaking production defies expectations as it weaves together mythology, camp and high-stakes pageantry with music and scandal! This unique production is a collaboration between Kat Stevens; creative lead, Philip Odango, ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre.
Prepare for a night of unforgettable spectacle and cultural discoveryāthis bold reimagining of folklore and self-expression will inspire you to find your own path and embrace the power of your identity.
*October 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm will be a Sensory-Inclusive performance
2025-2026 Season
The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
Written by Kat Stevens
Conceived by Philip Odango
A Co-Production with ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre
University Theatre
Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. (Literary Festival)
Oct. 16-18 | 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 18* and 19 | 2:00 p.m.
Navigate a world filled with fantastical creatures and heartwarming camaraderie while uncovering the true meaning of identity and self-discovery in The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant. This groundbreaking production defies expectations as it weaves together mythology, camp and high-stakes pageantry with music and scandal! This unique production is a collaboration between Kat Stevens; creative lead, Philip Odango, ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre.
Prepare for a night of unforgettable spectacle and cultural discoveryāthis bold reimagining of folklore and self-expression will inspire you to find your own path and embrace the power of your identity.
*October 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm will be a Sensory-Inclusive performance
String
Nov. 6 & 7, 14 & 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8, 15, & 16 | 2:00 p.m.
Goode Theatre
Book by , music & lyrics by
Directed by Kate Clemons
In a world of cubicles and code, fate still pulls the stringsāliterally.
Banished to a modern office tower after angering Zeus, the ancient Greek Fates now work in secret among mortals, spinning, measuring, and snipping the threads of life one by one, weaving the infinite tapestry of humanity.
Atropos, the by-the-book sister who cuts each thread at its destined end, takes pride in her precisionāuntil a chance encounter with a kind-hearted security guard unravels her perfectly ordered world. As romantic sparks fly, the rules of the Universe fray, and her bond with her sisters pulls apart at the seams.
Smart, whimsical, and pulsing with heart, String is a contemporary musical that weaves myth, romance, and sisterhood into a tale about love, control, and what happens when the balance of the universe hangs by a single thread.
Charlotteās Web
Feb. 27, 28, Mar. 5, 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 28, Mar. 1, 7 | 2:00 p.m.
Adapted by , based on the book by
Directed by Katherine Hammond
Goode Theatre
Join ODURep as we embrace the best-loved childrenās story of all time and winner of The Newbery Honor!
Charlotteās Web is an emotional tribute to friendship told through the eyes of a child, a pig and a spider, with all the messy, gentle, courageous, compassionate, ever-changing, circle of life.
Join us as we discover the true meaning of friendship and celebrate lifeās everyday miracles. Get caught in Charlotteās web to save Wilbur, the āradiantā and āhumbleā pig, and make friends with all his loveable barnyard neighbors.
Parental note: Charlotteās Web was one of the first books ever written for children exploring issues of mortality. It is recommended for ages 5 and up.
The Sewing Group
April 9-11 and 16 & 17 | 7:30 p.m.
April 18 & 19 | 2:00 p.m.
Written by E. V. Crowe
Directed by Melissa Mowry
Goode Theatre
In a quiet, rural village untouched by time, a group of women gathers each day to sew. But when a new arrival joins their ranks, her presence begins to unravel the threads of their world ā revealing hidden structures, unsettling truths, and a reality far more complex than it first appears. Penning anything but a conventional historical drama, playwright E.V. Crowe strings together disconcerting scenes to explore the effect of technology on humanity.. Blending razor-sharp dialogue with a chilling undercurrent of mystery, The Sewing Group is a bold, genre-defying play that probes the cost of progress and the illusion of choice in a world built on surveillance and control.
Nothing is quite what it seems ā and once the stitch is pulled, everything could come apart.
The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
Written by Kat Stevens
Conceived by Philip Odango
A Co-Production with ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre
University Theatre
Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. (Literary Festival)
Oct. 16-18 | 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 18* and 19 | 2:00 p.m.
Navigate a world filled with fantastical creatures and heartwarming camaraderie while uncovering the true meaning of identity and self-discovery in The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant. This groundbreaking production defies expectations as it weaves together mythology, camp and high-stakes pageantry with music and scandal! This unique production is a collaboration between Kat Stevens; creative lead, Philip Odango, ROUGE: Theatre Reinvented and ODU Theatre.
Prepare for a night of unforgettable spectacle and cultural discoveryāthis bold reimagining of folklore and self-expression will inspire you to find your own path and embrace the power of your identity.
*October 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm will be a Sensory-Inclusive performance
String
Nov. 6 & 7, 14 & 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8, 15, & 16 | 2:00 p.m.
Goode Theatre
Book by , music & lyrics by
Directed by Kate Clemons
In a world of cubicles and code, fate still pulls the stringsāliterally.
Banished to a modern office tower after angering Zeus, the ancient Greek Fates now work in secret among mortals, spinning, measuring, and snipping the threads of life one by one, weaving the infinite tapestry of humanity.
Atropos, the by-the-book sister who cuts each thread at its destined end, takes pride in her precisionāuntil a chance encounter with a kind-hearted security guard unravels her perfectly ordered world. As romantic sparks fly, the rules of the Universe fray, and her bond with her sisters pulls apart at the seams.
Smart, whimsical, and pulsing with heart, String is a contemporary musical that weaves myth, romance, and sisterhood into a tale about love, control, and what happens when the balance of the universe hangs by a single thread.
Charlotteās Web
Feb. 27, 28, Mar. 5, 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 28, Mar. 1, 7 | 2:00 p.m.
Adapted by , based on the book by
Directed by Katherine Hammond
Goode Theatre
Join ODURep as we embrace the best-loved childrenās story of all time and winner of The Newbery Honor!
Charlotteās Web is an emotional tribute to friendship told through the eyes of a child, a pig and a spider, with all the messy, gentle, courageous, compassionate, ever-changing, circle of life.
Join us as we discover the true meaning of friendship and celebrate lifeās everyday miracles. Get caught in Charlotteās web to save Wilbur, the āradiantā and āhumbleā pig, and make friends with all his loveable barnyard neighbors.
Parental note: Charlotteās Web was one of the first books ever written for children exploring issues of mortality. It is recommended for ages 5 and up.
The Sewing Group
April 9-11 and 16 & 17 | 7:30 p.m.
April 18 & 19 | 2:00 p.m.
Written by E. V. Crowe
Directed by Melissa Mowry
Goode Theatre
In a quiet, rural village untouched by time, a group of women gathers each day to sew. But when a new arrival joins their ranks, her presence begins to unravel the threads of their world ā revealing hidden structures, unsettling truths, and a reality far more complex than it first appears. Penning anything but a conventional historical drama, playwright E.V. Crowe strings together disconcerting scenes to explore the effect of technology on humanity.. Blending razor-sharp dialogue with a chilling undercurrent of mystery, The Sewing Group is a bold, genre-defying play that probes the cost of progress and the illusion of choice in a world built on surveillance and control.
Nothing is quite what it seems ā and once the stitch is pulled, everything could come apart.
About ODURep
ODURep is the production arm of the Old ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć University Theatre Program. The goal of ODURep is to give a voice to student and professional artists as we create theatre together for the Hampton Roads community.
Department of Communication & Theatre Arts
Theatre@ODU is home to passionate artists seeking to explore the possibilities, excitement and energy of the performing arts. ODURep is the production arm of the Old ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć University Theatre Program in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts.