How earnest are we? Find out by seeing our version of "The Importance of Being Earnest." And we need your help in winning the Spring Fever fundraising challenge.
  Vol. 4 Ed. 30 | April 13, 2017
  Catch Spring Fever and help the CVPA Community of Artists

The CVPA has Spring Fever and a competitive spirit. Radford University is publicly launching a new fundraising initiative April 17. For one week only, April 17 – 21, each college on campus plus Radford University Athletics will raise money for a project of its choice utilizing a new online crowdfunding platform. Each college and Athletics are competing to see which project can reach its goal first.

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Departments of English and Theatre collaborate on medieval French farce
“The Farce of Martin of Cambray,” translated into modern English by Jody Enders as “Cooch E. Whippet ,” depicts a dysfunctional relationship between a husband, Cooch and his wife Wilhelmina. Radford University Departments of English and Theatre present this collaboration at 6 p.m., April 18 and 19.  

This bawdy, medieval French farce features mayhem and a mischievous plot. Cooch, a cobbler by trade, locks Wilhelmina in their house when he travels to sell his wares. In his absence, and partially in response to Cooch’s attempts to curb her freedom, Wilhelmina plots an amorous escape with Father John, the parish priest.


Blurb and photo courtesy of Dr. David Beach
In the News
Yale Climate Connections features interview with Meredith Bowen

This semester Yale Climate Connections featured an interview with Meredith Bowen, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Radford University. During this, she discussed the fall choral concert, which was about climate change. A collaborative effort with Professor Lauren McCarthy’s freshman biology class, they produced a PowerPoint presentation to go with the music.  

Arts & Extras: Radford grad returns to stage where...

Giles County native Alicia Sable discovered her passion for acting at Radford University, even though she wasn't a theater major. In the 16 years since she graduated, she's acted on Broadway with Patti LuPone, on the silver screen with Gretchen...

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This Week's Events
The Importance of Being Earnest

When: April 11, 13-15 at 7:30 p.m.
April 16 at 2 p.m.
Where: Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall
Tickets:  General Admission: $10, RU Faculty/Staff: $6, RU Student w/ID: Free, Senior Discount (55+): $6, Group rates (10+): $6

By Oscar Wilde. Gwendolyn is in love with a man named Ernest, but she’s never met him. Cecily writes love letters to a man named Ernest that she’s never met. Mr. Worthing is Ernest in town and Jack in the country…or is it John? Well, in the words of that “Lord of Language” Oscar Wilde, the truth is rarely pure and never simple. But sorting it out is sure to be great fun when Wilde’s masterpiece of wit floats like a butterfly onto the Hayes Stage in April. 

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Courtesy of the Department of Theatre
With Gusto! Rachel Coby, Senior Recital, Saxophone

When: April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Courtesy of Rachel Coby
Off-balance: Grace Smiley's Senior Honors
Capstone Performance and Research Project
 
When: April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Albig Studio Theatre, Peters Hall, B112 Free admission

Courtesy of the Department of Dance
Into the Woodwinds: A Junior Clarinet Recital by Alex Lyons and Christiane Simmons

When: April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission

Courtesy of Alex Lyons
Guest Artist Recital: Hanna Lee, Viola  

When: April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission

Poster designed by Jenni Keatts
Radford University Guitar Ensemble Concert

When: April 18 at 7:30 p.m.,
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission

Poster designed by Dylan Parks
The African Bridge: An Art History Exhibition

When: April 18-17
Where: Porterfield Gallery, 205 Porterfield Hall
Free admission
Radford University Symphonic Band Concert

When: April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission
Radford University Jazz Ensemble Concert

When: April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission
BFA Graphic Design Show

Reception: April 21 at 5 p.m.
Exhibition dates: April 21-May 3
Where: Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Free admission
BonnieRoo

When: April 21, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Where: Bonnie Plaza
Free admission

Performances by Bottom of the Ninth, the Desert Sons, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, the Acabellas, ACDA and more.

Poster designed by Alyssa Klinksiek
Get your tickets
The Importance of Being Earnest

When: April 11, 13-15 at 7:30 p.m.
April 16 at 2 p.m.
Where: Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall
Tickets: General Admission: $10, RU Faculty/Staff: $6, RU Student w/ID: Free, Senior Discount (55+): $6, Group rates (10+): $6

Tickets for the Pridemore productions are available at rutheatretickets.com, at the Porterfield Box Office or by calling 540-831-5289. The Box Office is open from noon to 6 p.m. one week prior to opening.

Upcoming Events

  • April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m., The Importance of Being Earnest, Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall. Tickets required.
  • April 14 at 7:30 p.m., Off-balance: Grace Smiley's Senior Honors Capstone Performance and Research Project, Albig Studio Theatre, Peters Hall, B112
  • April 14 at 7:30 p.m., With Gusto! Rachel Coby, Senior Recital, Saxophone, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 15 at 7:30 p.m., Into the Woodwinds: A Junior Clarinet Recital by Alex Lyons and Christiane Simmons, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 14 at 5:30 p.m., Curtain Up: The Importance of Being Earnest, Covington Center/Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall. Tickets required.
  • April 16 at 2 p.m., The Importance of Being Earnest, Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall. Tickets required (ASL).
  • April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Guest Artist Recital: Hanna Lee, Viola, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 18 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Guitar Ensemble Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 18-17, The African Bridge, Porterfield Gallery, 205 Porterfield Hall
  • April 19 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Symphonic Band Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • Through April 19, BFA Studio Show, Radford University Art Museum Downtown
  • April 19 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Symphonic Band Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 20 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Jazz  Ensemble Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 21 at 5 p.m., BFA Graphic Design Show Reception, Radford University Art Museum Downtown
  • April 21 at 7 p.m., BonnieRoo, Bonnie Plaza
  • April 21-May 3, BFA Graphic Design Show, Radford University Art Museum Downtown
  • April 22 at 10 a.m., The Sound of Color: A Flute Recital by Megan Humphrey, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 24 at 7:30 p.m., Requiem: Radford University Spring Choral Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m., Student Choreography Showcase, Albig Studio Theatre, Peters Hall, B112
  • April 26 at 7:30 p.m., Radford University Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • April 26-29 at 7 p.m., Making a Scene, Hawes Studio Theatre, Porterfield Hall
  • April 27 at 7:30 p.m., IBLA Grand Prize Winners Concert, Performance Hall in the Covington Center
  • Through April 21, Photo Club Exhibition, McConnell Library Event Space
  • March 23-May 3, Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg: Elusive Desires, Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact cvpa411@radford.edu.