Performing their last production of the semester, Peter and The Starcatcher performs on April 21 at Fulks Theatre. ... [Read More…]
Before Peter Pan: ‘Starcatchers’ shows how Peter Pan became the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up
The Department of Theatre will open its last show of the semester this weekend with Peter and the Starcatchers. The show is a theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling book of the same name. The show is a prequel to Peter Pan, telling the story of how the orphan became the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up – including pirates ... [Read More…]
For the Dreamer: ‘The Mountaintop’ offers a new perspective of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Department of Theatre has turned Fulks Theatre into the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, circa April 4, 1968 – just hours before civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The Mountaintop imagines a series of events that could have taken place the night before Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, said Adam Hester, ... [Read More…]
Spanish Honor Society to publish student-submitted works
The ACU chapter of Sigma Delta Pi is giving students the opportunity to become a published author in its sponsored journal, Hispaniola. Sigma Delta Pi is a National Collegiate Spanish Honors Society and is the largest foreign language honors society in the United States. Since the ACU chapter, Omega Gamma, was started on campus in 2010, it has won ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Sing Song 2017 Costumes
The Sing Song traditions continue as club and class acts create colorful and unique costumes for this years performance. ... [Read More…]
Hot, hot, hot: Six talented performers take the stage as hosts and hostesses
Sing Song hosts and hostesses have been a part of ACU's biggest tradition for decades now. The six performers sing and dance their way through transitions between the acts, providing entertainment for the audience. Though they don't get the chance to win Sing Song bragging rights like those participating in the acts, they still get a ... [Read More…]
NCCIL hosts author of Disney’s Frozen pop-up book
Illustrator of the Frozen pop up book, Matthew Reinhart, paid a visit to the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature on Thursday. Reinhart is a paper engineer who has created and illustrated many children's pop up books, including Star Wars, Transformers, Cinderella and Lego. “I've created over 35 different books,” said ... [Read More…]
French professor publishes book about love
Yann Opsitch, professor of French, has published a book to teach French people a deeper spiritual meaning of love. “Le Coeur et l'Invisible: Souvenirs et Réflexions personnelles,” which translates to “The Heart and The Invisible: Memoirs and Personal Reflections,” consists of 128 pages divided into 12 chapters. “I’ve been wanting to write ... [Read More…]
Key City Block Party features Austin-based band Holiday Mountain
Key City Connection will energize the downtown scene at their second annual Key City Block Party this Saturday. Live music, food and beverage vendors, dancing, balloons and piñatas are just a few of the activities at the Key City Block Party from 3-11 p.m. Saturday on North 2nd Street from Walnut to Pine Street. Admission costs $10 for the ... [Read More…]
Theatre prepares ‘Man of La Mancha’ for Homecoming
As the Homecoming Musical is getting closer, the Department of Theatre is pulling out all stops preparing for Man of La Mancha, a musical based on a portion of the classic novel Don Quixote by Cervantes. “This is a show that is meant to inspire and give hope in a dark world,” said Kari Hatfield, associate professor of voice and movement, who is ... [Read More…]