The Theatre Department lost four months of preparation time two weeks ago when controversy caused it to change its Homecoming Musical from Aida to Seussical. The decision came after members of the community expressed concern that a lead role, a Nubian princess, was given to a white actress. Adam Hester, associate professor of theatre, said he ... [Read More…]
Theatre chooses ‘Seussical’ as musical: Community concerns about the casting of Aida bring about a late switch of the productions.
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief After days of uncertainty, the Theatre Department on Wednesday announced Seussical would replace Aida as this year's Homecoming Musical. The late change occurred after Adam Hester, chair of the Theatre Department, pulled Aida on Aug. 8 because of concerns in the community that a white actress was cast to play a ... [Read More…]
Theatre tries on 10 pairs of ‘Shorts’: Year’s final production presents several short plays in a row
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Students from the Theatre Department will perform short, student-directed plays this week in Culp Theatre for the first time in the history of the department. The four showings of these 10-minute plays will be at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. The show will cost $10, which can be charged ... [Read More…]
$20,000 donated to Theatre Department: Gift given to honor Rob Sommerwerck, who died in 2003
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The mother and step-father of Rob Sommerwerck donated $20,000 to the Theatre Department, and Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, presented the check in Thursday's theatre small-group Chapel to Adam Hester, chair of the department. Sommerwerck was killed April 15, 2003, when his car was broadsided by a truck ... [Read More…]
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