North Carolina State University - Agromeck Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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U ' fvi4 44 ' Cw By: Amy Cox iheaipe In my five years at NCSU, I found the most respectable people in Thompson Theatre. My experience began when an upperclassman latched hold of me during my first week of classes and got me involved. Needless to say, I never left. Thompson Theatre is a family of supportive, talented students and faculty that share a devo- tion to life on stage. The dramatic department at NCSU may be small in comparison to other depart- ments, but the heart and soul that is involved behind the walls cannot be matched. That very heart and soul is what has created such a fantastic program. This year was a year of transition in Thompson Theatre and Stewart Theatre. Now the programs have come together to form the University U Theatre. This transition occurred because of the high demand of seat- ing in Thompson Theatre and to pro- vide a larger area for the students and faculty to use for experience. The University Theatre is under the direction of John Mclllwee with Associate Directors Terri Janney and Fred Gorleck. The Center Stage performing arts program is under the direction of Sharon Moore. Stewart and Thompson are both used to accommodate on campus groups such as the music department, dance progr am and the library. This year the University Theatre produced four man stage production Bus Stop, Ms. Evers ' Boys, The Hieress and The Front Page. Bus Stop was the first dramatic student production in Stewart Theatre. A member of the Bus Stop cast, Ben Tedder, spoke kindly of his experience in University Theatre. I have met some great people in the University Theatre. The staff is passionate about their work. My friends and i work hard on shows and we have lots of fun doing them. University Theatre has given me a chance to explore acting in a hard working, comfortable environment. The staff is pas- sionate adoutitieir work. Ben Tedder, regarding tfie staff at University Tlieatre 9? Britt student Life 24

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Bongo C, spreading wisdom to other Reggae Fest attendees. Stevens Enjoying the sounds of Majestic Lion, Kenya Allen braids the hair of her friend. Black 23 ' ReaHae Fest ,

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Hard work goes into pulling off a successful production, both on and off stage. Here, makeup is applied backstage before the play. Britt Britt The costumes interest- ing, the acting intense, the emotions high. Above Left: Various scenes captured from Thompson this year. 25 ' llniwersitM Theatre,