When Shakespeare initially wrote the play The Tempest as one of his final acts, Europe was dealing with a time of turmoil. Wars in surrounding nations such as Denmark and Sweden, a siege that happened in Russia, economic disparity in England. It’s no wonder that Shakespeare wanted to write a heartfelt message about forgiveness, however what is entirely unexpected is how well audiences can relate […]
Jekyll & Hyde: A showcase of ‘two-faced’ talent
April 30, 2023 by
Smoke filled the auditorium as dim red light was cast on towering set pieces, creating eerie shadows and excitable whispers from the crowd. As the narrator finished his introduction, the audience gasped, as an ensemble of 25 characters rushed to center stage, to erupt in intense song and dance. Western Carolina University has seen many […]
Quilters, woman’s history told through musical theatre
October 10, 2022 by
Western Carolina School of Stage and Screen debuts their Fall 2022 – 2023 mainstage performance season with Quilters! The musical production ran from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 on the Western Carolina University campus in Niggli Theatre located in the Bardo Arts Center. It continued on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 9 […]
‘Romeo and Juliet’ a new twist on an old tragedy
February 17, 2022 by
The School of Stage and Screen’s is opening the season with a love treat – LGBTQ friendly production of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ The opening performance is tonight, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the University auditorium. The three following productions will be Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19, from 7:30 to […]
Heathers: The Musical, a unique experience
December 13, 2021 by
Story co-written/ produced with Chloe Ettinger“What’s your damage, Heather?” A popular line from an even more popular movie and musical about murder, suicide, teenage angst, and finding yourself. Heathers: The Musical is the first show put on by the School of Stage of Screen since the COVID-19 pandemic where the actors were unmasked in an […]
The Mousetrap opens the Main Stage season
September 26, 2019 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will be opening their production season with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, at the end of September. The production will run from Sept. 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in WCU’s Hoey Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in the WCU […]
