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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

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

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

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...

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...

Descent to Darkness: Lord of the Flies at Tyler Civic Theatre Center

thedrumbeat • April 14, 2014

During rehearsal for “Lord of the Flies”, the audience at Tyler Civic Theatre Center sat in darkness.

The Mystery of Irma Vep Cast and Producer Interview

thedrumbeat • March 21, 2014

The Mystery of Irma Vep is a comedic penny dreadful full of mystery, murder, and intrigue. Lead Josh Carpenter, an education major, and co-founder of the Actor's Preparatory Exchange co-founder Chris Abraham...

A Live Theatre Thriller – Wait Until Dark

thedrumbeat • October 22, 2012

A live theatre thriller reaches out to Tyler this Halloween season. The Tyler Civic Center hosts the show “Wait Until Dark” written by Frederick Knott. It is directed by Tyler’s own Mike Hargrove,...