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July 24, 2008 issue


Blowing Rock Stage Company Intern Showcase July 28


The 16 interns of the Blowing Rock Stage Company present Mountain Shorts V, a selection of comedy, music and dance scenes, on Monday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hayes Center.The Blowing Rock Stage Company spotlights its interns in the fifth annual intern showcase, Mountain Shorts V, on Monday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m.

The 16 students who are immersing themselves this summer in the day-to-day operations of the Blowing Rock Stage Company—from costumes, lights and properties to electrics, carpentry, sound, box office, administration and stage management—soaking up invaluable knowledge and skill sets from the Stage Company’s professional staff and guest artists, now have their chance to shine on stage. The 2008 class of interns performs specially selected scenes of comedy, music and dance, plus some other unique talents.

This year’s Mountain Shorts edition is also a special fundraising event, with funds being allocated to an Intern Housing Program. The 2008 class is Matthew Delaney, Appalachian State University; Jordan E. Fleming, ASU; Alex Genther, ASU; Blake Irvin, ASU; Catherine Ledford, ASU; Amanda McNeice, ASU; Anneliese Moffitt, ASU; Caitie Moss, Lees-McRae College; Kevin Nulph, Elon College; Ashley Poag, ASU; Aaron Scott, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Shillingburg, Davidson College; Shoshana Sims, University of Cumberlands; Alissa Steele, ASU; Ben Williams, ASU; and Stacie Worrell, Gardner-Webb University.

Tickets for Mountain Shorts V are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $7 for season ticket holders. The Hayes Center is located at 152 Jamie Fort Road off U.S. 321 in Blowing Rock. For tickets or more info, call 828-295-9627 or click to www.brcac.org.

 

Want To Go?


Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hayes Center, Blowing Rock
Cost: $10 adults/$7 students/$7 season ticket holders