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Vol. 4 Ed. 10 | Nov. 3, 2016
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New scenery for “The Nutcracker”
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Students assist Jimmy Ray Ward (center) on scenery painting
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It was spring 2015 at Radford University, but visions of sugarplum fairies danced in the minds of the School of Dance and Theatre faculty. They had come together to discuss the 2014 “The Nutcracker.”
At the time of the production, they discovered issues with the 20 year-old, traditional, American ballet-style scenery. Previously destroyed or dry-rotted, it was in need of replacement.
But this provided a unique opportunity for the school. At the meeting, the faculty decided it was time to design new scenic elements for the entire production.
“It was important for Inessa Plekhanova, our director/choreographer that we create a visual that reflected old-style Russian ballet more than contemporary American style productions,” said Jimmy Ray Ward, assistant professor of theatre. He is the new scenery designer.
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Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China are coming to Radford Monday, Nov. 14
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Direct from Shanghai, China,the Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China is one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China. Founded in 1959, this entertaining company of artistic performers has won many awards at the acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. They belong to the artistic entities of governmental finance allocation (state-owned enterprise).
The University Performance Series presents this riveting group Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Preston Hall's Bondurant Auditorium. Ticket information is available online or at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk, 540-831-5420.
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Congratulations Andrew and Cathleen!
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Assistant Technical Director Andrew O’Neal and Costume Shop Manager Cathleen Conner married Oct. 29, but their story started long before they were both employed by the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Both are Radford University theatre alumni. Sharing in their celebration were several other alumni, School of Dance and Theatre faculty and CVPA staff.
Photo courtesy of Carl Lefko
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Professor connects history to dance
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Assistant professor Amy VanKirk encourages difficult discussions through dance. VanKirk challenges her students – including freshmen – to tackle complex and challenging subjects.
“People may not always think of dance as a method of communication or as a way to address serious issues, but this is something we do every day,” VanKirk said.
The opportunity to focus on some of these current issues came from developing a new freshman seminar course with an open-ended performance component, but the motivation for the topic of this semester stemmed from a collaboration happening next spring.
Courtesy of University Relations
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It’s late and oh-so dark.
In your rush to finish a project, you forgot to turn the lights on in the theatre as you came in. No big deal, you think to yourself.
You hear a creak. You chalk it up it nothing more than a door.
But you hear it again - only louder.
Read more ...
Courtesy of University Relations
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Pianist Martin Jones returns to Radford
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Highly acclaimed British pianist Martin Jones will present a concert of new music by Claude Debussy, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and New England composers Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Covington Center for the Performing Arts at Radford University. Composers will speak about their works on the program in a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
Read more ...
Courtesy of Dr. Bruce Mahin
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Dancing on Checkers' Grave
When: Nov. 2-5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Where: Hawes Studio Theatre, Porterfield Hall
Free admission, but reservations are recommended.
by Eric Lane. When two very different high school girls meet up to work on a homework assignment an imaginary ride leads to very real discovery about themselves and one another…not to mention a “nefarious” use for donuts!
Reservations are available online at
www.rutheatretickets.com or at the Porterfield Box Office during the week of the show.
Poster designed by Dylan Parks
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Radford, Then And Now: Rediscovering Images from the Radford University Archives
When: Nov. 8-Dec. 6, 2016
Where: McConnell Library 3rd Floor Event Space
Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Free admission
Photo by Andrew Ross
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Student Photo Show
When: Nov. 1-17, 2016
Gallery is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between noon to 1 p,m.)
Where: Porterfield Gallery, 205 Porterfield Hall
Free admission
See recent work by undergrad and graduate photo students: Langley Anderson, Cat Baker, Annie Dongoski, Sydney Hilmon, L.S. King, Cotton McConnell and Allecia Taylor.
Photo by Cotton McConnell
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Euph Got To Be Kidding Me: Julia Hartlage Euphonium Student Recital
When:
Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.
Where:
Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission
Poster courtesy of Julia Hartlage
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Radford University Opera Workshop Concert
When:
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission
Poster designed by Katie Metzler
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The Nutcracker
When: Nov. 11 &12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12 &13, 2016, at 2 p.m.
Where: Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall
Tickets: General Public $7.00
Children $3.50
With RU ID Free
RU Dependents 1/2 Price
Tickets are available
online or at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk, 540-831-5420.
* Please join us for a “Children’s Tea with Clara and Friends” immediately following Sunday’s matinee performance (for ticket holders only; reservation required by calling 540-831-6850).
Poster designed by Mayana Williams
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Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China
When: Nov. 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall
Tickets: General Public $15
Child $7.50
RU ID Free
RU Dependents 1/2 Price
Tickets are available
online or at the Hurlburt Hall Information Desk, 540-831-5420.
Poster designed by Dylan Parks
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Upcoming Events
- Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Dancing on Checkers’ Grave, Hawes Studio Theatre. Reservations recommended.
- Postponed (date TBA): Originally scheduled for Nov. 3, Guest Artist Recital – Roberto Diaz, Viola, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Dancing on Checkers’ Grave, Hawes Studio Theatre. Reservations recommended.
- Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., Euph Got To Be Kidding Me: Julia Hartlage Euphonium Student Recital, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Dancing on Checkers’ Grave, Hawes Studio Theatre.Reservations recommended.
- Through Nov. 5, Flying Tigers Art Exhibition by Gong Haoqin, Radford University Art Museum Downtown.
- Nov. 6 at 2 p.m., Dancing on Checkers’ Grave, Hawes Studio Theatre. Reservations recommended.
- Through Nov. 8, MFA Photography Student Exhibition, McConnell Library 3rd Floor Event Space.
- Nov. 8-Dec. 6, Radford, Then And Now: Rediscovering Images from the Radford University Archives, McConnell Library 3rd Floor Event Space.
- Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Opera Workshop Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m., Reception for Radford, Then And Now: Rediscovering Images from the Radford University Archives, McConnell Library 3rd Floor Event Space.
- Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Pre-concert Meet the Composers Talk for Martin Jones, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m., Guest Artist Recital – Martin Jones, Piano, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Canceled: Nov. 11-18, MFA Show, Radford University Art Museum.
- Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m., The Nutcracker, Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. Tickets required.
- Nov. 12 at 2 p.m., The Nutcracker, Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. Tickets required.
- Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m., The Nutcracker, Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. Tickets required.
- Nov. 13 at 2 p.m., The Nutcracker, Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. Tickets required.
- Nov. 13 at 6 p.m., Music to Do: Mu Phi Epsilon Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. Tickets required.
- Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Percussion Ensemble Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Symphonic Band Student Conductors Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center.
- Through Nov. 17, Student Photo Show, Porterfield Gallery.
- Through Dec. 14, 16 Hands Art Exhibition, Radford University Art Museum in the Covington Center
All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact cvpa411@radford.edu.
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