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‘Patient 4620’ Brings Immersive Theatre Experience With Narration, Music And Student Artwork

An immersive theatre experience for intimate audiences will begin a five-night run Oct. 2 at the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. The horror show “Patient 4620” by Dread Falls Theatre continues through Oct. 6 at the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities building,…

Cooperation And Comedy: Joel McCrary Shares Techniques With Students During Improv Workshop

Texas A&M University students experienced the art of improv on Sept. 29 during a workshop session with Joel McCrary, a veteran actor and improv comedian, at the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities building. Participants learned that improv is the “art of cooperation,” according to McCrary, who engaged in in-depth improv scenes and one-on-one techniques…

David Parrish To Lead As Director Of School Of Performance, Visualization And Fine Arts At Texas A&M-Fort Worth

The news of Texas A&M’s Visualization program expanding into the university’s developing Fort Worth campus sparked a particularly exuberant reaction from Aggie graduate and visual effects expert David Parrish. “It was stand on the roof, whoop and wave my arms,” Parrish said with a laugh. “I was very excited.” Parrish started Sept. 1 as director of…

Author Mennel To Discuss 1931 ‘Mädchen in Uniform’ Film At Free Screening Wednesday

Dr. Barbara Mennel will discuss the 1931 German film “Mädchen in Uniform” at a free screening on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Rudder Forum. The recently restored “Mädchen in Uniform” — or “Girls in Uniform” — was directed by Leontine Sagan and is based on the play “Yesterday and Today” by Christa Winsloe. The 1931 film is considered a…

‘Caracas Moderna’ Exhibit Showcases Venezuela Art And Architecture At Wright Gallery

A new exhibit of paintings of Venezuela’s modern architectural environment by artist Marian Ichaso Lefeld opened Sept. 18 and continues through Oct. 26 at Wright Gallery. Hosted by the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and the School of Architecture, “Caracas Moderna” showcases 15 paintings and one video…

Chromic Duo To Perform Free Rudder Forum Concert, Take Part In Classes During Campus Visit

The Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts will host Chromic Duo in classroom collaborations and a free concert at Rudder Forum on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Musicians Dorothy Chan and Lucy Yao blend classical music, toy piano and electronics into performances and installations that span multiple genres. The…

Uchacz Honored With Montague-CTE Scholars Award For Development Of Teaching Excellence

Dr. Tianna Uchacz, assistant professor of art history and craft technology in the Visualization program in the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, was recently honored with the Montague-CTE Scholars Award, presented by the Texas A&M Center for Teaching Excellence. The…

Workshop Leads To Successful Immersive Theatre Performance For Three Students

Over the course of six hours, three Texas A&M University students put together an immersive theatre show with the guidance of Victoria Snaith, founder and creative director of Dread Falls Theatre. Snaith, who presented her “Patient 4620” horror theatre experience earlier in the month, was invited to work on various projects with…

Josh Langston Offers Insight On His Americana Music And Career During Class Visits

Singer-songwriter Josh Langston visited students in Performance Studies classes on Oct. 5 to discuss his work and life in the music industry. The Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts co-presented a concert by the College Station artist and his band at Grand Stafford Theater the following night during First Friday in…

Chromic Duo Explores History And Heritage In ‘From Roots We Carry’ Performance

Musicians Dorothy Chan and Lucy Yao, known as Chromic Duo, performed a free concert Oct. 18 at Rudder Forum, hosted by the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. The performance, titled “From Roots We Carry,” blended classical music, traditional and toy piano, synthesizer and recorded voice samples.