Story co-produced with Max Poku-Kankam WCU student Emmy-Mae Speakman walked out of the Thursday showing of Pippin with her “expectations being shattered.” “The cast, who are all so insanely talented, conveyed the powerful story of Pippin so beautifully,” Speakman said. “It truly felt like we were immersed in the world of the characters. I know […]
New production “Light Chasers” perfect closing of the fall Mainstage season
December 5, 2018 by
The School of Stage and Screen at Western Carolina University is ending the fall semester with a production like none other done before by the department. “Light Chasers” is a brand-new production conceived and created by Stage and Screen Program Director, Jayme McGhan and dance faculty, Ashlee Wasmund and Liz Borom. It is the ending […]
Cabaret the classic musical speaks to audiences of today
September 24, 2018 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen opens its Mainstage theatre season with a performance of the musical Cabaret. Cabaret opens at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Hoey Auditorium. The show will run until Sept. 30. However, on Sept. 30, the show will play at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now either […]
WCU School of Stage and Screen presenting Pulitzer winner “J.B.”
February 6, 2018 by
By WCU Office of Public Relations “J.B.,” a modern retelling of the Biblical story of Job, will be presented by Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen as part of the school’s Mainstage theatre season. Shows are set for the following times at Hoey Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. […]
Musical “Hair” has a political message that still speaks to today
April 4, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s Stage and Screen is presenting their final mainstage show for the 2016-2017 season, “Hair”, a controversial 1960s show that shocked and was much-loved by audiences. The show premieres Wednesday, April 5, and will end Sunday, April 9. Performances at WCU’s John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center will begin at 7:30 p.m. […]
“This Is Our Youth” is all too familiar for Western students
February 7, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s Stage & Screen finished up their showing of “This Is Our Youth” on Feb. 5 in Bardo Arts Center, striking home the all too familiar concept of leaving the nest into a more complicated world than we started in. “(The show) was uncomfortably human, uncomfortably relatable, and real,” mentioned Holly Hurding-Jones, junior […]
