OVERTURE 2026

Scenes, Songs, and Original Work Performed by the Class of 2030

AU Department of Performing Arts
Conceived and Directed by Nancy Bannon
Musical Direction and piano by Kristin Stowell
Created and Performed by Student Ensemble

Overture welcomes AU’s newest actors from the Class of 2030 to the stage! This performance piece features dialogue, music, and movement that explores the passions, fears, trials, and triumphs of this stage of life. Overture is conceived and directed by faculty member Nancy Bannon and performed by the student company.

Tickets: Free for AU students with ID, $10 for alumni, staff, faculty, children (under 18), and senior citizens (55 and older), $15 general public

American University Students/Faculty/Staff: Click "Log In/Register" above to claim your free or discounted tickets. Bring your AU ID to the performance. Free student tickets may only be reserved one at a time and are non-transferable. Free tickets must be claimed with your student ID at will call earlier than 10 minutes before the performance starts or they will be released to the public. For questions, contact us at auarts@american.edu.