Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ students take stage Sept. 27, 30 with βThe Hobbitβ
Contact: Heath Fisackerly
STARKVILLE, Miss.β91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐβs theatrical program begins its 2018-19 lineup of productions this week with J.R.R. Tolkienβs βThe Hobbit.β
Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ 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 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ students and children 12 years of age and under. Tickets also are available for advance purchase online at .
Tim Matheny, 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ assistant professor of theatre, is directing the performances of Edward Mastβs adaptation of the Tolkien classic. The show features various special effects and involves a cast and crew of 25 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ students working together to bring the world of βThe Hobbitβ to the stage.
βMany people will have read the novel or watched the films,β Matheny said. βThis is a new way for fans to experience Tolkienβs story of adventure.β
Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ also is presenting matinees for elementary students at local schools. Part of 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐβs Department of Communication, Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ has worked with area teachers to provide complementary educational materials.
91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐβs 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.ΜύComplete details about the College of Arts and Sciences or the communication department may be found at or .Μύ
91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ is Mississippiβs leading university, available online at .