For many actors in college, audition day for the theater productions is filled with many mixed emotions. Nerves, preparation and the hopes of seeing their name on the cast list are just a few of the characteristics of this big moment.

Most people look forward to Thanksgiving break at HPU but "theater kids" also wait in anticipation to get back for the spring musical and play auditions! ​ The spring musical is the hit show, "Alice by Heart," which is inspired by the classic story, "Alice in Wonderland." The show follows Alice Spencer, a young girl during the London Blitz in 1941. Alice takes refuge in a London Tube station and learns to confront grief, loss and love with the assistance of her favorite book,

Lights dim, music begins, and the curtain rises, but have you ever stopped to think about the intricate details that bring the characters to life on stage? Behind the scenes is a hidden world of creativity and craftsmanship – the Costume Department. This essential yet often overlooked component of theater and dance productions plays a pivotal role in transforming the performers into the fantastical beings we see on stage. ​ The Costume Department is the heartbeat of any prod

In the eerie depths of High Point University's Hayworth Theatre, a spine-tingling sensation flooded the campus as the theater department brought Charles Addams’ spooktacular characters to life in their production of “The Addams Family.” A delightfully whimsical show combined with dark humor and a heartwarming narrative, all under the masterful direction of Jesse Galas.

The curtain opens in the Fine Arts Center at High Point University. Eleven students in matching T-shirts step out. The auditorium erupts with laughter for the next hour. The audience is included in the show as they get to yell out suggestions for each game that is played on stage. That’s the beauty of improvisational theatre, that’s the beauty of Charcoal Pony.