Based on the circumstances of the lawsuit by female watch-painters employed by the United States Radium Corporation against their employers in the 1920-1930s, the emotionally-gripping tragedy of “Radium Girls” was something of a return to form for Jewell Theatre Company (JTC), following the first semester’s pallid performance of “Much Ado…
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Artist feature: Terrace Wyatt
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Terrace Wyatt Jr., junior theater major, as he spoke about his passion for theater, his dedication to the Jewell Theatre Company productions and his future. Wyatt has had a passion for theater since a young age. He mentioned that he has always enjoyed singing…
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“Ordinary Days” is beautifully ordinary
“Ordinary Days,” a 2010 musical by Adam Gwon, opened at the Peters Theater Sept. 7 and 8. The musical follows four New Yorkers as they face trials and feelings associated with insignificance. Kyra Little, senior theater major, directed the show as her Senior Capstone. The Capstone is the culminating project…
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Theatre company presents 24-hour theatre festival
The William Jewell College Beta Pi Cast of Alpha Psi Omega held a 24-Hour Theatre Festival starting April 20 at 8 PM. The students had 24 hours to write, direct, stage and produce three one-act plays. The plays were showcased April 21 at 8 p.m. in Peters Theater. Assistant professor…
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Lynn McCutchen’s senior show, “Private Lives,” was an illustrious success
Lynn McCutchen, senior theatre performance major, has put on one of the best shows I have seen from the Jewell Theatre Company, which should come as no surprise. Having known McCutchen personally for several years now, I can say with certainty that she has some of the most comprehensive knowledge…
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Jewell Theatre Company’s “Godspell” is a religious experience
William Jewell theater students put on a performance of Godspell Tuesday April 12, 2016. Thursday, April 14 was opening night of Jewell Theatre Company’s “Godspell.” The version of “Godspell” Jewell Theatre used was based on the revival version that played on Broadway in 2012. In short, it was one of…
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Jewell Theatre Company takes a step forward with “Metamorphoses”
First-year Danika Bryant as King Midas’ daughter. Photo by Chandler EatonMary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” is a live adaptation of Ovid’s epic of the same title. It was first performed in 1996 and recently put on by Jewell Theatre Company. The play is made up of a several vignettes, much like the…
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Jewell theater department welcomes new artist in residence
Dr. Chris McCoy, assistant professor of theatre and stage director, is a fresh yet familiar face to the campus of William Jewell College (WJC). McCoy started his undergraduate career at Jewell in 1993, but he transferred to the University of Kansas in 1995 to complete a degree in secondary English and…
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Artists-in-Residence at William Jewell College
Natasha Martin and Jay Carter, the two artists-in-residence at William Jewell College, reflect on their experience at the College and remaining active in their fields of performance. Carter, who teaches voice lessons and conducts Schola Cantorum, stated that being an artist-in-residence is like “living in two worlds at the same…
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