By Brian Martinez The lives of teen civil war soldiers will be brought to life on Leggett’s stage in an adaptation of The Red Badge of Courage, the 1895 novel by Stephan Crane. The novel has been read by many…
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By Kenisha Mangum William Peace University Theatre closes its season with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 20-23. “It’s a fantastic energetic show with a classic story that takes you back to childhood,” said Delphon Lavon Curtis Jr., a…
By Janae Hankins The William Peace Theatre had their opening night for the musical Noises OFF on Feb. 16, directed by Wade Newhouse, an English professor at William Peace University. The 1982 comedy by Michael Frayn, is based on a…
By Cat Hewitt “American Idiot” is the 2010 Broadway show based on the music from the Green Day album of the same name, and it is making its way to the William Peace University stage. American Idiot is about three…
By Peace Times Staff After a successful semester showcasing “Neighborhood 3,” and “The Music Man,” the William Peace University Theatre department is currently presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” The play is a comedy that presents the multiple…
By Maya Bryant 76 Trombones are marching into Kenan Auditorium and this is something you don’t want to miss. Under the direction of Bryan Pridgen, William Peace University Theatre presents Meredith Willson’s 1957 Tony award-winning musical The Music Man Nov….
By Talia Pittsman In celebration of black history month William Peace University put on its version of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” The story, which takes place in post-Great Depression Pittsburgh revolves around a family’s piano and the tension amongst siblings and…
By Megan McLeod Spring Awakening is approaching fast! All the cast and staff members have been working very hard. Everyone is dedicated to getting this show together. The cast has class all day, then come together for rehearsal at night…
By Emily Giangrande William Peace University Theatre will be presenting Jean-Paul Sartre’s “No Exit” September 24 through the 28th with doors opening at 7:00 and the show starting at 7:30 and a matinee showing on Saturday. The show opens with…
By Trea Brady An upcoming show from WPU’s theatre department is already being talked about. “Stop Kiss” is an eye opening and emotional play that tells a story about a friendship blossoming into a romance. The two main characters, Callie…