Theatre MSU students take stage Sept. 27, 30 with âThe Hobbitâ
Contact: Heath Fisackerly
STARKVILLE, Miss.âMississippi ´ķĪķAPPâs theatrical program begins its 2018-19 lineup of productions this week with J.R.R. Tolkienâs âThe Hobbit.â
Theatre MSU 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 MSU students and children 12 years of age and under. Tickets also are available for advance purchase online at .
Tim Matheny, MSU assistant professor of theatre, is directing the performances of Edward Mastâs adaptation of the Tolkien classic. The show features various special effects and involves a cast and crew of 25 MSU students working together to bring the world of âThe Hobbitâ to the stage.
âMany people will have read the novel or watched the films,â Matheny said. âThis is a new way for fans to experience Tolkienâs story of adventure.â
Theatre MSU also is presenting matinees for elementary students at local schools. Part of MSUâs Department of Communication, Theatre MSU has worked with area teachers to provide complementary educational materials.
MSUâs 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.ĖũComplete details about the College of Arts and Sciences or the communication department may be found at or .Ėũ
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