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Theatre explores Peter Pan’s origins in last show of semester

April 21, 2017 by Michael Scales

The last show of the semester by the Theatre Department opened April 21 in Fulks Theatre. Peter and the Starcatcher follows Peter Pan before he became the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Performances run on April 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., and April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Video/editing by Michael Scales. ... [Read More…]

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ACUPD and Black Students Association held open forum for students

March 3, 2017 by Michael Scales

ACU Police Department and Black Students Association held an open forum called "Know Your Rights" for students and members of the community to ask questions of and about different police regulations that are unclear to most people. Video/editing by Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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Black Students Association prepares stage production

February 24, 2017 by Michael Scales

The Black Students Association will be putting on a production about the actual life of an African American. BSA's production of "When Reality Shows" will be in Cullen Auditorium on Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Video/editing by: Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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Production Team prepares for 61st annual Sing Song

February 17, 2017 by Michael Scales

Producing the annual show is more than setting up the stage and lights, but hours of work before, during and after each performance to make sure the production runs smoothly. Video/editing by: Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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Department of Theatre’s winter play explores theme of grief

February 10, 2017 by Michael Scales

ACU Theatre's winter romance play, To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, will be performed in Culp Theatre on Feb. 10-11, 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. A dinner option is offered for the Feb. 11 show, while a talkback follows the Feb. 17 show. Video/Editing by Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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Students participate in annual Global Game Jam

January 24, 2017 by Michael Scales

The 2017 Global Game Jam took place on Jan. 20-22. Students worked over the 48 hours to create video games and non-digital games and were encouraged to use this years theme, Waves, with their project. Video/editing by Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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Theatre perpares for Cornerstone Production

November 14, 2016 by Michael Scales

The Theatre Department opens the Cornerstone Production play of "The Dream of the Burning Boy" this week. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Fulks Theatre followed by a talk back after every show. Video/editing by Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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JMC honors alumni with Gutenberg award

October 21, 2016 by Abbigale English and Michael Scales

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication honored three alumni at the 24th annual Gutenberg Celebration. JMC majors and minors were able to attend the event and network with professionals who attended free of charge due to donations from faculty and JMC alumni. Video/editing by Michael Scales, Abbigail English ... [Read More…]

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Department of Theatre prepares for Homecoming Musical

October 20, 2016 by Michael Scales

The ACU Department of Theatre will be performing Man of La Mancha for this year's Homecoming Musical. Performances will be on Oct. 21-22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Video/editing by Michael Scales ... [Read More…]

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