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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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Curtain Call: A professor's final gift to the stage

Curtain Call: A professor’s final gift to the stage

Angel Lopez February 7, 2025

The second coming… to the stage, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Composed of 22 numbers, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is directed by theatre professor David Crawford, who aims to spread his love for the...

TJC alum to premiere his take on 14th Century tale

TJC alum to premiere his take on 14th Century tale

Lazarus Caldwell November 11, 2024

Tucked away in the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center is the office of Ethan Beam, a TJC alumni and an individual not new to the TJC performing arts scene. After playing lead roles during his time...

40 years and counting

40 years and counting

Nathan Hill October 7, 2024

David Crawford talks about his career and experiences David "Doc" Crawford has been an instructor since 1975 and has been a playwright just a year before. He started his career at TJC and after finishing...

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Curtain Call: Professor prepares to present ‘Frankenstein’

Baleigh Davis September 9, 2024

TJC Theatre to take on the monstrous tale of 'The Modern Prometheus' Graphic courtesy of  www.tjc.edu/info/20091/theatremusical_theatre/336/main_stage. The 2024-25 theatre season is underway with...

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TJC Theatre Department is going to New York 

Reyona Turner March 22, 2024

The TJC Theatre Department is preparing for a trip to New York City. From May 21-26, theatre students will have the opportunity to visit New York City and experience the iconic theatre scene.  David...

The red curtains of the stage are opening for the theater show

Behind the Curtain: a look into Theatre Department’s creative process

Liberty Koerbel March 22, 2024

All year long, the TJC theatre department is working to give students the opportunity to see and be a part of their productions. Theatre professor, David Crawford, provides an insight into the world of...

'Moby Dick'

‘Moby Dick’

Kevin Jabo February 16, 2024

Las Mas' biggest splash yet TJC's theatre is premiering "Moby Dick," which is originally a nationally acclaimed novel written by Herman Melville in 1851 turned into a screenplay in the 1900s. “Moby...

Review : TJC Theatre digs up gold in their second production

Review : TJC Theatre digs up gold in their second production

Santiago Nunez November 18, 2022

A vivid and immersive display, some interesting nicknames, a lesson in understanding, and what can only be described as hazing and bullying. All four of these elements combined to form TJC Theatre’s...

TJC Theatre brings 'Disenchanted!' this spring

TJC Theatre brings ‘Disenchanted!’ this spring

Chris Crymes March 23, 2021

By Chris Crymes Entertainment Editor Photo by Chris Crymes Putting a theatrical production together is an arduous task even when the world is in peak conditions. Casting actors, rehearsals, set building,...

Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Chris Crymes November 9, 2020

By Chris Crymes Page Editor Photo by Jessica King If there is one general field hit hardest by COVID-19’s residence this year, it’s the entertainment industry ­— specifically, live performance....

To be or not to be? Performing arts changes during fall semester

To be or not to be? Performing arts changes during fall semester

Jessica King August 25, 2020

 TJC Theatre adapts to COVID-19 Photos by Jessica King Tyler Junior College’s performing arts programs, like all programs and classes, are having to think outside the box. According to TJC’s...

Construction of Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center nears the end

Construction of Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center nears the end

michael bald August 24, 2020

Tyler Junior College is heading toward the completion of the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center come January 2021. Building construction launched in April 2018. Photos by Michael Bald The...

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