Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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“Dramaticf Visting artist performs in Spring Production ervousness, memory loss, and anxiety are feelings regularly experienced at RU on opening night, and the opening of Tennesse William's “Summer and Smoke was no exception. But this time they were working with a seasoned professional. Tom Fitzsimmons, star of Broadways The Elephant Man and known for his role in the T.V. series The Paper Chase was the guest artist for the RU theater department's final production. Summer and Smoke . When invited to be the visiting artist. Fitzsimmons was hesitant. It worked out wonderfully. These students are very talented. Fitzsimmons said in an interview for several campus publications. When talking to theater students. Fitzsimmons stressed how hard the acting business is. “I know it's discouraging, but I think it’s only fair that they know it. Fitzsimmons said he reminds himself of what one of his drama teachers told him. Just remember, you've got it, so don't give up For Fitzsimmons. “That's the kind cl advice I want to leave with these students. by Kimberly Vemall Talking with students Tom Fitzsimmons takes time to share experiences photo by Jack Jeffers CAMPUS N 10 Campus Life

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Backstage Wiesel prepares the speech that caused much reflection from students, photo by Jack Jeffers Wisdom Many questions were raised during the Wiesel speech concerning the future photo by Jack Jeffers Willingness to share Although the holocaust was a bad experience. Wiesel spoke freely about it photo by Jack Jeffers

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Picture Perfect The cast smiles at a performance well done photo by Jack Jeffers The plot thickens Both characters reach for each other in a climatic moment photo by Jack Jeffers Summer and Smoke 11