Theatre ӽ紫ý students take stage Sept. 27, 30 with ‘The Hobbit’
Contact: Heath Fisackerly
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi ӽ紫ý’s theatrical program begins its 2018-19 lineup of productions this week with J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.”
Theatre ӽ紫ý will give public performances Thursday [Sept. 27] at 7 p.m. and Sunday [Sept. 30] at 2 p.m. in the McComas Hall theater.
Tickets are available at the box office one hour prior to each show and are $12 for the general public, $7 for ӽ紫ý students and children 12 years of age and under. Tickets also are available for advance purchase online at .
Tim Matheny, ӽ紫ý assistant professor of theatre, is directing the performances of Edward Mast’s adaptation of the Tolkien classic. The show features various special effects and involves a cast and crew of 25 ӽ紫ý students working together to bring the world of “The Hobbit” to the stage.
“Many people will have read the novel or watched the films,” Matheny said. “This is a new way for fans to experience Tolkien’s story of adventure.”
Theatre ӽ紫ý also is presenting matinees for elementary students at local ӽ紫ýs. Part of ӽ紫ý’s Department of Communication, Theatre ӽ紫ý has worked with area teachers to provide complementary educational materials.
ӽ紫ý’s Department of Communication is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which includes more than 5,300 students, 300 full-time faculty members, nine doctoral programs and 25 academic majors offered in 14 departments.Complete details about the College of Arts and Sciences or the communication department may be found at or .
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