November 2017 - Page 3 of 3

8Nov

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Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM

Theatre AUM Now Showing “Woyzeck”

Theatre AUM is currently showing a play by Georg Buchner, entitled "Woyzeck" The play centers on a poor man struggling with external and internal forces. The title character is plagued by poverty, jealousy, apocalyptic day dreams, and bouts of intense anger. Through traumatic scenes of betrayal and murder, the characters pour intense emotion out onto the stage that doesn’t necessarily resonate a catharsis. With a such a powerful premise, the play is intended for mature audiences only. The cast includes: Kaylee Baker, Michael Breen, Tara Fenn, Tony George, Chris Mascia, Kiersten Mattox, Amy May, Jonathan Meinsler, Faith Roberts, Kodi Robertson, Kate Saylor, Brittany Valley for this production. The play will be shown November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. There is a special showin...

8Nov

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Arts, Campus, News, Opinion, Theatre AUM

AUM Actor Spotlight: Olivia Crutchfield

Theatre AUM's humble projection onto campus life hides the eclectic and imaginative soul of its participants. To fully immerse oneself into any form of art, takes courage, originality, and talent that only few have. I interviewed communication student and budding actress, Olivia Crutchfield, and asked her what her journey has brought to her and what her art means to her. Crutchfield is originally from Odenville, Alabama where she played soccer and focused on school and classmates. She says she played soccer for 16 years and that her high school did not offer any theatrical channels, so she was unable to pursue anything before college. “At my high school, theatre didn’t exist. I always had an interest in acting and performing but [because] my high school didn’t offer any theatre outlets...

3Nov

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Slideshows

Slideshow: Honors Masquerade Ball 2017

Micheal Cheaney to Coach Men’s Basketball Team

3Nov

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News, Sports, University

Micheal Cheaney to Coach Men’s Basketball Team

The AUM Men’s Basketball team is coming into the new season ready to set things off with Coach Michael Cheaney to lead them to victory. Coach Cheaney has more than 15 years of experience at the NAIA level, as well as having played at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. Cheaney, from Indiana, comes from a family that is known for playing basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1996, and went on to earn a Master’s in Sports Management from Indiana State University. Cheaney was a standout student-athlete at Kentucky Wesleyan University. During his playing career, Cheaney earned the Senior Award as the Panthers’ outstanding athlete, set the school record for field goal percentage and was named the team’s most improved player. He began ...

Woyzeck: Theatre AUM’s Twist on Tradgegy

3Nov

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Arts, News, Opinion, Theatre AUM, University

Woyzeck: Theatre AUM’s Twist on Tradgegy

I spoke with Kodi Robertson about Theater AUM’s upcoming production of Georg Buchner’s tragic story about the heavy effects of war and military life on a man. This unique rendition comes from the mind of director Val Winkelman, who is also a professor in the communication department. Robertson and I communicated via email where he answered a series of questions regarding the modern take on this story, the director’s vision, and what the audience can expect. As confusing and ambiguous as online communication can be, Robertson seemed eager and enthusiastic in his responses, preluding to a play audiences will marvel at. Will this be an original rendition of the play? This will be a rather unique way this play will be performed! Audiences will have complete control over what scenes we perf...