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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

Once upon a time: Honors students perform for Tyler elementary schools

Once upon a time: Honors students perform for Tyler elementary schools

thedrumbeat April 15, 2019

Hannah Horton Editor-in-Chief Honors students in the Fairytale Theatre class have spent the semester getting ready to present classic fairytales to local elementary school students. Each fall...

Surprises on stage create unexpected delights

thedrumbeat November 15, 2015

By Julia Contarelli Staff Writer Anything can happen on an empty stage. Sometimes, what was rehearsed, isn't what the audience sees. “On theater you never know what to expect,” said David Crawford...

Scenes & Revelations: First Impressions

thedrumbeat February 10, 2015

Quiet anticipation filled Jean Browne Theatre before the performance of “Scenes and Revelations”, a second stage production. The lights dimmed and the anticipation turned into action as the actors...

Students get a chance to show off their brilliance

thedrumbeat October 24, 2013

“The Venue” is an event that allows original artists to display their talents in a warm, non-competitive environment. It will feature 25 original artists,free coffee, baked goods for sale, and a...

Appearing for the first time on a Tyler stage, ‘Equus’ captivates its audience

thedrumbeat October 23, 2013

Breaking down barriers and stimulating the mind, director Felicity Enas, pushes the envelope with her production of “Equus” at Apex Theatre 20. Many people are familiar with this play because of all...

All cell phones on at movie theaters for “Surge”

thedrumbeat October 11, 2013

“Please turn your cell phone off.” This is a common phrase, especially in movie theaters. On Oct. 9, at Tyler’s Carmike Cinema, room 14, the audience heard a different request, “Keep your phone...

Back after popular demand

thedrumbeat September 23, 2013

Apex Theatre 20 closes a successful, all sold out, run of RENT and waits expectantly for reviving the show on December 6 and 7 at the Liberty Theatre. [nivoslider id="2850696"]

TJC’s First Play of the Semester

thedrumbeat September 17, 2012

As the students settle down and prepare themselves for the fall semester, the theatre department begins to arrange for “Cinderella Waltz,” the first play of the fall. “Cinderella Waltz” was...

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