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Ashley Rose: From young bridesmaid to Young Frankenstein

Ashley Rose: From young bridesmaid to ‘Young Frankenstein’

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid September 30, 2014

American River College’s theater department has many strong actors and actresses. But one of the last year’s newest, then-freshman Ashley Rose, made her presence known in a strong way. Rose played...

Auditions held for ARC theater production ‘Tennessee Williams’ Honky Tonk Parade’

Joseph Daniels and Joseph Daniels September 5, 2014

American River College held auditions for “Tennessee Williams’ Honky Tonk Parade,” a play that will include selections from plays and poems by American playwright and author Tennessee Williams, on...

‘Drowsy’ sends up ‘20s Broadway

‘Drowsy’ sends up ‘20s Broadway

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid August 25, 2014

The first line of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by American River College adjunct professor Bob Irving, is a simple three words meant to make the audience laugh. These three words are said by the...

Tony nominations

Tony nominations

Most people only focus on the Grammy Awards or the Academy Awards, maybe the Screen Actors Guild Awards or Golden Globes Awards. Fewer people mainstream the Tony Awards, which is unfortunate because it...

Iambic industrialism in ARC theater production

Iambic industrialism in ARC theater production

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid May 1, 2014

William Shakespeare’s comedies always have a wedding, and the American River College Theater production of “Much Ado About Nothing” is no exception. While the main plot device lies in the engagement...

Loving Steampunk element, students new to college productions are proving themselves capable.

Loving Steampunk element, students new to college productions are proving themselves capable.

Alex Panasenko and Alex Panasenko April 30, 2014

Of the four lead roles in the American River College production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” two are played by actors new to college productions: Micah Smith and Ashley Rose. First-timer Smith plays...

Ye olde English meets Steampunk

Ye olde English meets Steampunk

Alex Panasenko and Alex Panasenko April 15, 2014

There will be a robot and there might be steam. American River College’s production of the Shakespeare classic “Much ado about nothing” is a steampunk adaptation. The character of Verges, portrayed...

Christian play making a return after 16 years

Christian play making a return after 16 years

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic April 2, 2014

For hundreds of decades, the story of Jesus Christ has been told in several media, including live performance. This year a drama that was once considered “the largest theatrical production in Northern...

Cast members Mary Hill and Andy LEggett rehearse on Feb. 18. Their characters appear in the first timeline of the play. (Photo courtesy of Alisha Kirby)

Sex, science, and a tortoise

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid February 26, 2014

The first of two main stage plays presented by the American River College Theater program this semester, will begin its two-week run on Friday. “Arcadia,” directed by Tracy Martin Shearer, is a...

Theater department captivates during Black History Month with Freedom

Theater department captivates during Black History Month with “Freedom”

Thalia Avila and Thalia Avila February 13, 2014

Singing at the top of her lungs, the freedom of expression from a young girl named Larriah Jackson stole the hearts of the crowd and by the time she finished singing, the crowd applauded like no tomorrow. The...

Sam Williams

Theater Movement final turns performance

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson December 13, 2013

Many students dread the week of finals with its hours of studying and awkward class hours. However, some class finals aren’t as dreadful as others. Students in the Theater Movement class taught by Sam...

Cast members Mondis Vakili, left, and Ashley Rose, rehearse a scene from the second act of Five Women. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

‘Five Women’ bosom buddies on the stage

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson December 3, 2013

Black box theaters can be difficult to light, set up and perform on. However, the cast and crew for American River College’s production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” did an excellent job. The...

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