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Theatre performs show for one weekend

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ACU's latest theater production, 100 Saints You Should Know, is sure to bring a crowd to Culp Theater on Thursday with its dramatic and compelling story. The play will take you through a journey while meeting a struggling priest, a young, spiritually troubled woman and a young boy confused with his sexuality. These diverse individuals find ... [Read More…]

‘Frozen’ storm to rage on Broadway

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Disney's latest animated feature, Frozen, instantly became a pop culture icon when it was released last November and has gained popularity ever since. The film, which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen, was re-vamped several times before it finally became the musical phenomenon we know today. With an ensemble cast of ... [Read More…]

‘Is He Dead?’ delivers promised comedy

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ACU Theatre's production of "Is He Dead?" promises a "sparkling comedy" and does not fail to deliver. The production, which opened on Feb. 7, is a breath of fresh air after the heavy shows the department performed last semester. "Is He Dead?" is written by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives. The show is centered around the real painter, ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast – January 31, 2014

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This weeks newscast covers the celebration of Rwandan perseverance in the Documentary Screening of "Rising from Ashes." We take a look at cleanup around Cedar Creek here in Abilene, the new spring comedy "Is He Dead," as well as an overview of the four game homestand for ACU's basketball team and the ESPN coverage in Moody Colosseum. Rachel ... [Read More…]

ACU Theater to bring Twain to life

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In a departure from last semester's serious themes, the ACU Theater Department is presenting the ironically named 'Is He Dead?' by Mark Twain for the winter comedy. Kari Hatfield, associate professor of theater and director for 'Is He Dead?', said the play was a good fit for this particular season. "We've had a great season, but a lot of ... [Read More…]

Cornerstone musical is nowhere close to ‘Normal’

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The ACU Theatre Department has never let controversial subject matter prevent it from putting on a play, and this years' Cornerstone production, "Next to Normal," is no exception. The musical won the Pulitzer for Best Play in 2010, dazzling audiences with its story of the effect of mental illness on a family. "Next to Normal" tells the story of ... [Read More…]

Theatre performs for Cornerstone classes

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This year's Cornerstone production will address the difficulties of mental illness through the ACU Department of Theatre's performance of the musical "Next to Normal." Chair of the theatre department, Adam Hester saw the play on Broadway three times and said he knew he wanted to produce it at ACU because of its inherent truth and emotion. "I ... [Read More…]

If life were like a musical

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The Department of Theatre put the icing on the Homecoming cake with their production of "Les Misérables," which concluded this weekend. The performance of this classic musical was deeply moving. Through their voices, the cast shared the despair, hope, sorrow and love with the audience. Being an avid lover of musicals, I was anxious to see ... [Read More…]

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