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Kick off your Sunday shoes

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By Richard Lyne The ACU Department of Theatre put on an emotional and lively showing of the 1998 Broadway musical Footloose that had some audience members quite literally singing out the doors. Based on 1984's film Footloose, the musical is similar in most important ways. After moving from Chicago to the backwoods town of Bomont, teenager Ren ... [Read More…]

Students to provoke thought in musical

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ACU theatre is cutting loose. The theatre's spring musical, Footloose, will open this weekend. It's a story about standing up for your heart and overcoming the hardships life can throw at you. Footloose will be showing in Fulks Theatre in the Williams Performing Arts Center April 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Tickets are $15 and groups of 10 or more ... [Read More…]

Performers prepare for Footloose

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Rehearsals for the theatre department's upcoming production of Footloose started on Tuesday evening, but many cast members have been preparing all semester. The musical, based on the 1984 film, has rigorous dance requirements. Many cast members have been implementing healthy eating habits and working out for a number of weeks in preparation for ... [Read More…]

OME, BSA to present 14th Black History Production

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The Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Black Students Association will present "Ruth," the 14th annual Black History production, March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium. The play was written by ACU Alum, Vincson Green ('12), theatre major living in Abilene. Vince wrote a skeleton of the play in Dr. Adam Hester's play writing class his ... [Read More…]

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