by Carter Sanderson | Apr 9, 2014 | News Slider
Fill your bellies with laughter Wednesday night as Lipscomb’s theatre department puts on their student-led improv show at 6:30 in the University Theatre. For those who don’t know what improv is, performer Nelson Tilley described it similar to the hit TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The troupe calls themselves “Self Improvment.” The other student leaders are Casey Edwards and Austin Hunt, and they are joined by Tilley. Majority of the performers in the group are in the theatre department, but they do have a few performers who are not. “The show is free first off; who doesn’t love free stuff?” Tilley said about Wednesday’s performance. They do take donations at the door, and all the money goes to charities around the community. The show is full of clean humor, and Tilley said he welcomes all students, faculty and staff to come by and watch the performances as they put on a family-friendly show. “We’re just a student-led group trying to spread some happiness by making people laugh and just enjoy their days,” Tilley said. “Come with ideas and come be entertained.” For those who are unable to attend tonight’s performance, Tilley said they will be doing another show on Thursday, April...
by Janice Ng | Apr 18, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb is bringing the award-winning musical Les Misérables from the big screen right to our front porch next semester. The big performance is set for Nov. 7-10, but auditions must come first. Students have already been preparing and practicing hard in order to impress the panel at auditions. Sophomore theatre major Will Miranne plans to audition for the role of a student. “Les Mis is probably one of the most empowering shows any of us have ever seen,” Miranne said. “It’s just this beautiful story of these people, these students, who stand up for what they believe in and give their lives knowing they are going to die.” “I just really connected with the story,” freshman dietetics and nutrition major Trisha Stocker said. “I love the theme of love and sacrifice for each other.” For some, just being a part of the ensemble is more than enough. “I’m not really expecting any big roles,” says Andrew Galea, a freshman nursing major. “I’m just excited to be a part of it. Les Mis is kind of big, especially now after the movie.” Auditions will be held in the University Theatre on April 22 from 6-10 p.m. Students must bring sheet music or pre-recorded accompaniment and be ready to perform 32 bars of a song from the show. Auditions are open to all Lipscomb students. Callbacks are set for April 23 in the University Theatre from 6-10 p.m., and the cast will be announced on May 3 at 5...
