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CONCORDIA UNIVSERITY THEATRE PRESENTS

AN EVENING OF STUDENT-DIRECTED ONE-ACT PLAYS

APRIL 11-13 AT 7:30 P.M. | APRIL 14 AT 2 P.M. | BLACK BOX THEATER

Concordia University Texas Theatre is set to captivate audiences with its upcoming production, An Evening of Student-Directed One-Act Plays, running from Thursday, April 11 to Sunday, April 14.

Four diverse one-act plays, each directed by a Concordia Texas senior theatre student, will showcase the power of self-discovery, empowerment and the human experience.

The Divine Fallacy by Tina Howe (directed by Anna McCauley): Chaos ensues as a camera-shy author arrives at a fashion photographer's studio to get a headshot taken for her upcoming novel.

The Art of Self-Defense by Trish Johnson (directed by Molly Stewart): A comedy about the strength of female friendship discovered in an unexpected place—a Tai Chi class. 

A Kind of Alaska by Harold Pinter (based on Awakenings by Oliver Sacks, directed by Kendra Theimer): A poignant drama that delves into the struggle of a woman re-entering the world after a 29-year slumber. 

Variations on the Death of Trotsky by David Ives (directed by Christian Garza): A comic depiction the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky on the day of his demise.

The plays are produced by, Dr. Kelly Carolyn Gordon, the Director of Fine Arts at Concordia University Texas, with costumes by Madison Murrah, lighting design by Liam Dolan-Henderson and sound design by junior music major Calen Croft. 

The production features a cast of both students and CTX Theatre alumni actors. The plays are produced and brought to life by Dr. Gordon, with costume design by Madison Murrah, lighting design by Liam Dolan-Henderson and sound design by Calen Croft, junior music major.

Performances:

April 11-13 | 7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theater

April 14 | 2 p.m. | Black Box Theater

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Event Details

• Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
• Time: Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 P.M. | Sunday at 2:00 P.M.
• Venue: Black Box Theater
• Website: https://www.concordia.edu/academics/school-of-fine-arts/threatre-productions.html

Ticket Information

• Cost: General Admission Per Person - $10.00

Presenter Details

• Name: Concordia University Theatre

Concordia University Texas is Austin's leading Christian University, offering dynamic and dialogue-centered liberal arts undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a caring and personalized learning environment. Concordia Texas is located in thriving and growing Austin and offers courses online and on its scenic, 400+-acre nature-preserve campus. Concordia Texas is committed to providing higher education opportunities to students of all backgrounds and being a place where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work.

At Concordia University Texas, our Theatre Department puts creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in the spotlight. We cultivate these essential qualities through active, collaborative learning. Students in the Theatre Studies Program at Concordia Texas develop versatile skills that transcend the stage, enhancing career prospects in diverse industries. Our inclusive approach welcomes students of all backgrounds, harnessing the strength of an outstanding liberal arts education to elevate the theatrical journey. With small class sizes, personalized attention, and student-oriented faculty who nurture imaginative expression and technical development, CTX prepares students to engage with the world as theatre artists and technicians.

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