University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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The Department of Communications and Theatre presented The Glass Menagerie as its spring production. Performances were March 16-19 in Norton Auditorium. Set in St. Louis in the 1930s, this memorv- play tells the stor ' of the Wingfield family — Tom, who is torn between his obligation to his family and his desire to break away; his over- bearing mother Amanda and his frail sister Laura. The Glass Menagerie, which premiered on Broadway in 1945, was Tennessee Williams ' first great success. Williams became one of the most highly regarded playwrights in America. UNA student Jennifer Salter, of Birmingham, was the costume designer and Michael Redman, of Hueytown, was assistant director. Daniel Hobbs, of Huntsville, was the rehearsal assistant. The play was directed by assistant professor of theatre Angela Green, for- merly of Enterprise. — Ashley Hargrove SHATTERED GLASS, BROKEN DREAMS. The cast of Glass Menagerie brings the play to life on the Norton stage. The Mother consoles her distressed daughter, opposite far left. Tom spends a quiet moment to himself, smoking on the fire escape, opposite. Tom and Laura have a serious discussion, left, and Laura allows her Gentleman Caller to hold one of her precious glass figurines, heloiv. Cast The Mother Her Son Her Daughter The Gentleman Caller Keri Klaus Drew Hampton Brianna Thompson Charles Murphy UndcrstuclY Cast The Mother Her Son Her Daughter The Gentleman Caller Jessica Pitts Nick Salter Shannon Sudduth Brian Johnson

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Creating Global Harmony by Connecting Cultures .. ...was the theme for International Week 2006. The week was filled with entertainment and activities from cultures all over the world. Festivities started on April 15, with a soccer tournament, and culminated in Global Culture Night April 22, at Norton Auditorium. Other activities throughout the week included: A Cricket Toumeunent, Real Men Can Cook competi- tion, Turkish Delights I 11: From Istanbul to the Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean Sea by Dr. Evan Ward, a musical performance by Sandip Burmem, International Awzirds Reception, Salsa Magic Night, United Nations Night, International Dinner and Game Night, World ' mlks, Sakura Festival at UNA, a Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Ceremony and Lantern Dedication followed by a Sakura Festival Dinner Night and Japanese Band Performance, and an International Week Picnic, sponsored by Citizens Bank. Global Culture Night highlighted UNA ' S International Week Celebration, with many diverse performances and presentations. Performers from all over the world represented their cultures.