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Sep
04
2026
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By Tre Redden
Mercy me! A sneak peek into Theatre AUM’s upcoming ‘The Mercy Project’ that celebrates America and women

Mercy me! A sneak peek into Theatre AUM’s upcoming ‘The Mercy Project’ that celebrates America and women

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The 2026-2027 Theatre AUM members and faculty pose for a group photo during the first company meeting of the fall semester on Aug. 24, 2026. (photo courtesy of Nicolette Parrish) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 4, 2026) – Only two weeks into the semester, Theatre AUM has hit the ground running, having already begun work on its newest production, “The Mercy Project,” which will open Oct. 1. Theatre AUM had its first company meeting of the semester on Monday, Aug. 24, and welcomed both new and returning students into the theater company with information about the program and the upcoming October production.…
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Apr
08
2026
By Patrick Eiland
AUM Theatre’s Fool for Love opens this weekend stirring up themes of toxic love

AUM Theatre’s Fool for Love opens this weekend stirring up themes of toxic love

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photo courtesy of Ann H on pexels.com Auburn University at Montgomery Theatre readies for its spring play “Fool for Love” that opens Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.in the AUM Theatre in Taylor Center.   “Fool for Love” is a 1983 play written by Sam Shepardand the AUM Theatre is bringing this very heavily loaded love story to life by assistant professor of theatre and director Michael Krek.   Audiences should leave their children at home as the play is “Rated R and contains violence, strong language, profanity, and challenging subject matter including sexual situations, obsession, stalking, abandonment, suicide, incest, and alcohol…
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Feb
17
2026
By Patrick Eiland
Helping the Warhawks find their bird call

Helping the Warhawks find their bird call

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How the AUM’s musical ensemble is establishing itself on campus AUM Spirit Band performs at a home basketball game at the Athletics Complex in the spring of 2025.  (Photo courtesy of Chapel McCullough) When you think of college bands you usually think of marching bands playing at football games, but at Auburn University at Montgomery it’s a little bit different.AUM’s three musical ensembles, the Spirit Band, the AUM Chorus and AUMcappella are active and making music on campus whether you know it or not. The Spirit Band started in 2019 by now-retired fine arts professor Mark Benson and if you…
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Feb
06
2026
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM hosts ACTF conference for the American College Theater Festival

AUM hosts ACTF conference for the American College Theater Festival

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design from sketchify on Canva. By Cameron Harris, Sofia Cerebuch and Anna Messick MONTGOMERY, Ala.— AUM hosted the annual ACTF Region four conference this year, a huge honor in the world of collegiate theater.  Neil David Seibel with Anna Messick at the ACTF at AUM. (photo courtesy of Sofia Cerebuch) “The American College Theater Festival is a national network of college theaters that basically, for this week, the region is getting together, and they are celebrating and looking at theater, celebrating theater from throughout our region, bringing in the best of the best,” said Neil David Seibel (ND), a professor…
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Feb
06
2026
By Anna Messick
AUMs new art exhibit “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues” highlights the Quilts of Gee’s Bend

AUMs new art exhibit “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues” highlights the Quilts of Gee’s Bend

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photo courtesy of Stacey Koenitz on pexels.com The quilt titled “A Day to Remember” is made by DeShaun Smith. (photo courtesy of Anna Messick) MONTGOMERY, Ala – Quilts created by Mary Ann Pettway and her grandson, DeShaun Smith, are on display at AUM’s Cason McDermott Art Gallery, showcasing the history and ongoing evolution of the Gee’s Bend quilting tradition. With the combined works of Pettway, manager of the Gee’s Bend Quilting Collective, and Smith, a recent graduate of AUM’s Visual Arts program, the “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues,” show highlights how the community’s quilting practice has developed across…
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Nov
21
2025
By Nichlos Cutrell
AUM Theatre celebrates 50 years of dramatic excellence

AUM Theatre celebrates 50 years of dramatic excellence

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Auburn University at Montgomery’s Theatre program celebrated its golden anniversary, marking five decades of contributing to the arts and campus life with a special 50th Anniversary Showcase of alumni, current students, faculty and supporters honoring a rich history of performances and artistic education. Grace Brennen and Atticus O'Banner performing a scene from "Lungs." (photos courtesy of Jordan White) “The showcase is a wonderful way to honor our alumni, students, faculty and staff; represent the shows we have produced; and highlight our collaborative achievements, both past and present,” said Val Winkelman, AUM Professor and director of the showcase. The showcase, which…
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Nov
12
2025
By Jordan White
Celebrating 50 years of performance and creativity: AUM’s Theatre 50th Anniversary Showcase photo gallery

Celebrating 50 years of performance and creativity: AUM’s Theatre 50th Anniversary Showcase photo gallery

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AUM's Theatre is having a showcase for their 50th anniversary. The showcase contains 50 acts from students, faculty and alumni from the AUM Communication and Theatre Department. Anyone will be able to attend a showing on November 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. or November 15-16 at 2:00 p.m.
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Oct
21
2025
By Kate Lindsey-Hunter
Review: Theatre AUM’s The Birdz brilliantly connects ancient story to modern-day problems

Review: Theatre AUM’s The Birdz brilliantly connects ancient story to modern-day problems

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Sophomore Theatre student, Atticus O’Banner performs as human-turned-bird Epops (Photo courtesy of Jordan White). Adaptation combines relatable humor, music with commentary on political corruption, social restrictions, gender norms and economic struggles An AUM Theatre professor’s new adaptation of Aristophanes's comedy “The Birds”, named “The Birdz”, treated audiences with more than just a retelling of a 2,400-year-old Greek comedy. They experienced a heartfelt, funny and sharp commentary on today’s world in two weeks worth of performances that wrapped up Oct. 12. “The Birdz” tells the story of two disappointed humans who flee society in search of a better world. On their…
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Apr
04
2025
By Jordan White
Blood at the Root Photo Gallery

Blood at the Root Photo Gallery

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Theatre AUM production of Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau opens April 3 in Taylor Center Theatre. The prices of tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens, and free for AUM students, faculty, staff, and military (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
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Apr
02
2025
By Trace Espinosa
Gripping AUM Theatre tale ‘Blood at the Root’ opens April 3

Gripping AUM Theatre tale ‘Blood at the Root’ opens April 3

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A powerful, student-directed play shines light on social injustice By: Trace Espinosa AUM Audio · Blood at the Root Promo with Theatre student actor Michael Pritchard and theatre student director Tiara Staples MONTGOMERY, Ala. – March 26, 2025 – Auburn University at Montgomery is set to grab attention this spring with Blood at the Root, an AUM Theatre production that runs April 3–5 and April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Taylor Centre Theatre. Written in 2016 by Dominique Morisseau, the story dives into issues of deep-rooted racism, prejudice and social injustice through the…
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Feb
24
2025
By Aumnibus Staff
Review: AUM theater students bring unique performance to life in ART IRL

Review: AUM theater students bring unique performance to life in ART IRL

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By: Christa Burns, Junior staff writer Auburn University at Montgomery Theater students performed an original production, ART IRL (In real life), this past weekend. The performance consisted of pieces from various songs, plays, and movies the student performers chose, compiled into one show.  The production featured many art forms, such as dance, poetry, song and monologue. The show's highlight was a selection from the play Blood at the Root, written by Dominique  Morisseau and performed by Michael James Pritchard and Tiara Staples. According to Concord Theatricals, Blood at the Root is a "striking new ensemble drama based on the 'Jena Six,' six Black students who…
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Oct
30
2024
By Cam Harris
Honors for AUM Theatre: RED and Buddies shine with awards and nominations at Kennedy Center Festival

Honors for AUM Theatre: RED and Buddies shine with awards and nominations at Kennedy Center Festival

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AUM Theatre is garnering major recognition for their last two stage plays “Buddies” & “RED;” the two directors, Michael Krek ("RED") and Neil David Seibel ("Buddies") were recently given awards for Meritorious Achievement for Excellence in Direction by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. In the fall of 2024, the production "Red" celebrated several outstanding achievements. Ada Withers received awards for both Allied Crafts in Scenic Art and Scenic Design, while Sarah Paterson was recognized for Costume Design. Aaron Rudnick took home the award for Lighting Design, and Tiara Staples earned accolades for Sound Design. Dusti RW Levy was…
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Apr
14
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Theatre Represents Excellence at the Kennedy Center American College Festival

AUM Theatre Represents Excellence at the Kennedy Center American College Festival

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Michael Prichard, Tiara Staples, Chason Marvin and Tara Little celebrate their honors at the 2024 Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Albany Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Theatre AUM) By: Kniya Potts Four talented AUM theatere students and theatere professor Neil David Seibel recently attended the Kennedy Center American College Festival in Albany, with Georgia taking home top regional honors. Students Tiara Staples, Chason Marvin, and Tara Little had all received awards while attending.  “The Region 4 Festival was a great opportunity for our nominees from AUM,” said Neil David Siebel. “It’s always eye-opening for our students from…
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Mar
04
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Theatre prepares rising artists for the professional world

AUM Theatre prepares rising artists for the professional world

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AUM theatre students are shown showcasing their talents during the “New Millennium Showcase” production. (Photo Courtesy of Frank C. Williams) By: Kniya Potts Theatre AUM aims to cultivate a competent, engaged array of rising student artists by presenting a variety of classical and modern engaging shows and the “New Millennium Showcase” proved to be just that. Next up for AUM Theatre is the play Buddies by Ben Abbott and directed by theatre professor Neil David Seibel.  Auditions for “Buddies” by Ben Abbott were held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the Taylor Center Theatre where a prepared monologue…
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Feb
07
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
Theatre AUM’s “New Millennium” a student showstopper

Theatre AUM’s “New Millennium” a student showstopper

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By: Kniya Potts AUM Audio · Theatre AUM “New Millennium” a must-see student showstopper MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Theatre AUM’s first spring production “New Millennium” was a success in January showcasing modern-day mini skits performed by student actors.  With a variety of scenes, songs and monologues, it is evident that these students worked hard on their craft. Students were part of the directing staff, as well as design and technical components. Theatre assistant professor and director of the production Michael Krek was pleased with the variety of student’s creations. Krek said, "We try to make it as student centric as possible, in…
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Oct
04
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Red Bike Promo

Red Bike Promo

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By: Mason Lawrence The Auburn University of Montgomery Theatre Department is getting ready to put ontheir first show of the semester. October 5th is opening night for Red Bike by Caridad Svich.Val Winkleman is directing the show and has directed many plays put on in the AUM theatre.Last year she directed The Revolutionists and has overseen wardrobe, stage design and everyother facet of theatre for many other AUM productions . Red Bike is a story about growing upin a small town and finding what your place in the world is. Figuring out whether to leave thetown or stay there like…
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Feb
21
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Theatre AUM student earns Irene Ryan Award

Theatre AUM student earns Irene Ryan Award

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BY: Isadora Nicolai AUM student gets first place in the Irene Ryan Award and is nominated to compete for the Kennedy Center National College Theater Festival. It is time to celebrate Auburn University at Montgomery’s Theatre Department. For the first time in history, an AUM theatre student was awarded first place in the Kennedy Center Regional College Festival. Theater major Yahzane Palmer was awarded the Irene Ryan Award on Feb. 6, taking first place in the South Region Competition for the festival. The festival happened virtually due to health safety measures. There were around 2,000 students competing for the acting…
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Nov
01
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Graphic Design Show

Graphic Design Show

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BY: Alecia Hicks AUM is hosting a graphic design art show from October 27 through November 5, 2021. The show allows graphic design students the opportunity to showcase their art. It also allows them to enter their art for a chance to receive discounted submissions for Addy Awards. The graphic art will include single pieces, illustration, packaging and advertising. Online art will also be featured, such as websites, app prototypes and videos.  The submissions will be displayed at the Cason McDermott Art Gallery, which was formerly known as Goodwyn Gallery. The name was changed on February 9, 2021, in honor of…
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