We are in Wiltshire, England and the scene is set in the Grand Hall of the Fustian house, a dull historical preservation home where an older woman with a bright red scarf and regal air is explaining the history of a dusty, winding staircase to a yawning tour group. Fast-forward a bit, and the once-unremarkable set of fifteen stairs becomes the ... [Read More…]

By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Formulas can be valuable sometimes. They are essential for math, chemistry, physics and who does not love throwing an "Ee equals em cee squared - duh" comment into the occasional conversation? Formulas also can be good for the arts, if used correctly. What would a chick-flick be without the old 'boy meets girl, boy ... [Read More…]

By Kimberly Wolford, Student Reporter Adam Hester has not been to class recently. Instead, Hester, chair of the Department of Theatre and professor of theatre, has been in the Atlanta area directing John and Jen, a musical written by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald. John and Jen follows a brother and sister through a changing era, from the 1950s ... [Read More…]

By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor The Department of Theatre is serving up something different with its newly opened show Shorts! that runs Friday and Saturday and April 23-25 in Culp Theatre. Shorts! is a collection of 11 10-minute plays that are completely student directed, acted and produced. This is a unique form of theatre because it offers a ... [Read More…]

By Liz Spano, Student Reporter Students can showcase, buy and sell artwork at the sixth biannual Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday in the Bean Sprout from 7-10 p.m. The craft fair, titled Rock, Paper, Scissors, is a free event for students and community members to listen to live music, eat free home-baked goodies and purchase artwork, including ... [Read More…]