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History of the Bama Theatre: Marquees & Memories

History of the Bama Theatre: Marquees & Memories

Sam West September 24, 2015

It’s hard to think of a more charming place in Tuscaloosa than the Bama Theatre. The facade of the building lights up all of downtown when a show or movie is playing. Posters in the interior reminisce...

Seduced tells story of reclusive billionaire at Allen Bales Theater

Seduced tells story of reclusive billionaire at Allen Bales Theater

Sam West September 22, 2015

The story of a mad billionaire, a mysterious aide and two alluring women will be put on stage. “Seduced,” a drama by acclaimed playwright Sam Shepard, will run until the end of the week at the Allen...

Theatre productions break down language barriers

Theatre productions break down language barriers

Luke Haynes September 15, 2015

Language barriers always make theatre difficult.  While many theatrical elements (such as dance and music) can transcend language, it’s hard to feel the full weight of a piece of theater when you don’t...

Broadway shows don't have to be spectacles to be successful

Broadway shows don't have to be spectacles to be successful

Luke Haynes September 3, 2015

Is bigger really better?  In the world of Broadway, the tendency is to say yes.  Broadway stages are flooded with huge star studded casts and multi-million dollar productions, so it’s easy for the...

Professor creates film about past

Professor creates film about past

Matthew Wilson June 17, 2015

Making the film, “Service to Man,” has been the collective dream of 
directors Seth Panitch and Aaron Greer since Panitch started working on the script in 2008. Loosely inspired by Panitch’s father’s...

UATD to perform Ring of Fire in Gulf Shores

UATD to perform Ring of Fire in Gulf Shores

Jeremy Connor June 3, 2015

By Jeremy Connor | Contributing WriterSeveral theatre students at the University recently traveled to Gulf Shores to continue
rehearsals in preparation for their performance of the Johnny 
Cash-inspired...

"Newsies" offers advice for seniors

“Newsies” offers advice for seniors

Luke Haynes April 19, 2015

As the final days of this school year approach, a bittersweet feeling begins to sweep over us all. While there will no doubt be a wave of relief once finals are behind us, some can’t help but sob for...

Musical to premiere at Gallaway

Musical to premiere at Gallaway

Cokie Thompson April 13, 2015

Due to the amount of work a musical requires, the UA theater department only produces one per year. In past years, these shows have included “Show Boat” and “Urinetown.” This year, UATD will...

'Cops and Robbers' depicts police tension

'Cops and Robbers' depicts police tension

Paige Henderson April 12, 2015

One man became 17 characters Friday night, as local students and theater goers took to the Tuscaloosa River Market to witness a one-man play centered on the fallout from a police shooting in a small community....

Musicals present history in fun, different ways

Musicals present history in fun, different ways

Luke Haynes March 25, 2015

It’s pretty well established that Broadway’s primary function is to entertain. However, many Broadway shows are reaching beyond that and finding ways to not only entertain audiences, but also to educate...

Students vie for roles during Bama on Broadway

Students vie for roles during Bama on Broadway

March 11, 2015

Jacob Valleroy’s first taste of acting came when he was 7 years old and performing in plays for his church. It wasn’t until middle school that he seriously pursued acting, participating in theater...

UA graduate pursuing film, television production degree

UA graduate pursuing film, television production degree

Katie Bedrich March 10, 2015

THENBrandon Sparks was born and raised in Tuscaloosa. After graduating from the University last May, Sparks moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film and storytelling at the University of Southern...