91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ

Contact: Heath Fisackerly

STARKVILLE, Miss.β€”91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ’s theatrical program begins its 2018-19 lineup of productions this week with J.R.R. Tolkien’s β€œThe Hobbit.”

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 Mast’s 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 β€œThe Hobbit” to the stage.

β€œMany people will have read the novel or watched the films,” Matheny said. β€œThis is a new way for fans to experience Tolkien’s story of adventure.”

Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ also is presenting matinees for elementary students at local schools. Part of 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ’s Department of Communication, Theatre 91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ has worked with area teachers to provide complementary educational materials.

91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ’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.ΜύComplete details about the College of Arts and Sciences or the communication department may be found at or .Μύ

91ΒιΆΉΜμΓΐ is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at .