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…]
Theatre prepares for spring 24 Hour Musical
The Department of Theater has wrapped up auditions for their charity event, the 24 Hour Musical. Auditions for the musical took place Sunday in the Williams Performing Arts Center, and all students were welcome to try out. Also, students unable to sing were able to audition with a 60-second monologue in place of prepared music. "An event ... [Read More…]
ACU Theatre “Pops” into Homecoming
This year's Homecoming musical is Mary Poppins. The production is based on the 1934 book by T.L Travers. The running dates of the production are October 16 -18, at the Abilene Civic Center. ... [Read More…]
It’s a jolly Homecoming with Mary
ACU Theatre is bringing the beloved Disney film and book Mary Poppins to the stage for this year's Homecoming Musical. The musical is based on the Disney film of the same name, as well as the book by P.L Travers. Mary Poppins follows the adventures of a mysterious nanny who suddenly appears on the doorstep of the Banks household to care for ... [Read More…]
Theatre musical crams high school into one day
The Department of Theatre conducted its second 24 HR Musical Sunday evening, preparing, practicing and performing High School Musical over a single 24-hour period and raising more than $600 for Living Water International. Living Water International is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and money to help end the water crisis in ... [Read More…]
Theatre tunes up for Violin
The Department of Theatre will perform the new show V is for Violin starting Feb. 26. The play, written by ACU alumnus Brittany Taylor ('12), is produced and performed entirely by students. The show focuses on the lives of a photographer, Kevin, and his wife, Trista. While in Africa, Kevin takes a controversial picture that changes their lives ... [Read More…]
24 HR Musical prepares for show in March
Department of Theatre has begun preparation for its 24 HR Musical in March. Theatre students will have 24 hours to rehearse and perform the musical. Until March 21 at 7 p.m., only the leadership team will know what the musical is about. Casting and preparation for the leadership team began Sunday. "We keep the show a secret until the day of ... [Read More…]
Students audition for ‘Big Fish’
Open auditions for the Homecoming musical in the fall, "Big Fish", took place last week in Fulks Theatre in the Williams Performing Arts Center. Any student or members from the Abilene community were welcome to audition. Those who auditioned were required to prepare a cut of a song in the style of "Big Fish" as well as a minute-long ... [Read More…]
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