ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter once again challenged itself to stage a full musical production in just 24 hours, this time choosing “Emma!” as its show. Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, the story follows Emma Woodhouse, a self-appointed matchmaker whose well-intentioned plans often lead to comic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Theatre’s ‘High School Musical’ hits the stage
The Department of Theatre is set to perform High School Musical in the Fulks Theatre this week with shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Inspired by the popular Disney movie, High School Musical follows the journey of Troy, Gabriella and their friends as they navigate the challenges of high school while discovering their love for music and ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Theatre slashes box office with winter play ‘Murders of 1940’
ACU Theatre is set to debut its winter play "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," running from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mansion in the midst of a snowstorm, this comedy is filled with suspense and hilarity. Tickets are available online or by calling 325-674-278. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: 24-Hour Musical returns with “Footloose”
The annual 24-Hour Musical, produced by ACU Theatre and Alpha Psi Omega, took center stage on Saturday at Folks Theatre. This year's production, "Footloose," saw students learn, choreograph, and perform a musical all in 24 hours. This year, the chapter raised $1,680 for Living Water International. The musical, based on the popular movie directed by ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Music Department hosts French opera, Cendrillon
ACU Opera debuted Jules Massenet's “Cendrillon,” with shows on Friday and Sunday. Staged entirely in French, this operatic rendition of the classic tale immersed the audience in the journey of Cinderella, in the modern day. Dr. Rick Piersall, Director of ACU Opera and Music Department Chair, expressed the unique inspiration behind this rendition, ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Matilda welcomes alumni during Homecoming Weekend
ACU Theatre welcomed alumni by hosting the Homecoming Musical, Matilda, this weekend. This was the first musical at the newly renovated Boone Family Theatre after the extensive renovations, which caused last year's musical to be hosted at the Abilene Convention Center. The department brought to life the beloved characters and storyline of the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Theatre tells heartwarming story of ‘Little Women’
The ACU Department of Theatre will present "Little Women," starting Feb. 16 at Fulks Theater. "Little Women" is a story about the bond of sisterhood and the pursuit of one's dreams. Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, this play follows the lives of the four March sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the mid-19th ... [Read More…]
Gallery: 24-Hour Musical tells the heartwarming story of Junie B. Jones
ACU's Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. This year, the department chose to perform the beloved children's musical "Junie B. Jones" as their production. The musical, based on the popular book series by Barbara Park, follows the adventures of the feisty and funny first ... [Read More…]
Freud vs. Lewis:The debate of a lifetime
On August 13-15 Abilene witnessed a fencing match of wits between two of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century in a play that did not shy away from hard questions, one of them being the existence of God. In co-production with The Legacy Theatre in Atlanta, ACU Theatre presented Freud's Last Session to audiences at Fulks Theatre. The play ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – April 10, 2015
This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First, a behind-the-scenes look at ACU's theatre department as it gets ready to preform the musical, Ghost. Then, a look at this year's SpringFest. Next, the JMC Network got a tour of the new Beltway Campus, and finally, a quick recap of the first ACU Hammock Day. Produced by Savanah Silva Videos by ... [Read More…]