Saint Louis University is set to become a vibrant hub of artistic expression with three standout events hosted by the SLU Department of Fine and Performing Arts. From the suspenseful intrigue of Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap', to the soul-stirring piano recital by Kariné Poghosyan, and the evocative ballet and dance performance 'Shadows & Light', these events promise to captivate and inspire audiences. Each event offers a unique glimpse into the diverse world of performing arts, making SLU a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts.

A Tapestry of Artistry: Theatre, Music, and Dance at SLU

Kariné Poghosyan

SLU Department of Fine and Performing Arts

After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another.

A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone.

The Mousetrap is a record-breaking murder mystery from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time. “The Mousetrap” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

The Mousetrap

Saint Louis University

The dazzling Armenian-American pianist Kariné Poghosyan is coming fresh off her Sold-Out Carnegie Hall recital, which was lauded by critics and audiences alike. BlogCritics described her playing by writing, "she was living the music, not just playing it."

And ConcertoNet wrote, "Ms. Poghosyan, her eyes gazing rapturously heavenward, her fingers running down the keys, was the indisputable winner."

Ms. Poghosyan’s ‘25-26 season includes exhilarating monthly recital broadcast series she produces and performs on the last Sunday each month from various venues in NYC! The professional multicamera broadcasts can be viewed by joining Patreon.

Kariné Poghosyan Piano Concert

In the realm of dance, we often find ourselves standing at the intersection of shadow and light. Much like life itself, the balance between darkness and illumination shapes the movement, the story and the creative process.

Shadows & Light is an exploration of that delicate interplay – the moments of clarity that emerge from the murkiness, and the profound understanding that comes from the quiet spaces in between. Join us for an evening that invites you into the beauty of movement as it evolves, reveals, and illuminates the complexities of the human experience in action.

Kariné Poghosyan Piano Concert

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