Every year we make 3-4 slots available for students to produce their own work. This can be original work or a reading or production of an existing work. The students manage all aspects of this from proposing and presenting their idea to the Department, holding auditions and casting their pieces, collaborating with other students for stage management, lighting and sound design, and making their show art and programs. It is a wonderful opportunity to try to do something on their own and our students often say it is some of the most meaningful and memorable work they do while at HPU.
2021-2022 Student Works Calendar
Gruesome Playground Injuries
By Rajiv Joseph
Gruesome Playground Injuries is the story of two friends with an unshakable bond. Over a 30 year relationship, Kathleen and Doug’s passionate and raw story, portrayed by Hannah Wells and Shreya Rana, is presented in a series of disordered glimpses into recovery rooms.
**Audiences are advised that this play contains mature content including but not limited to sexual abuse, disordered eating, and self harm
January 20th at 7:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre
80 minutes, not appropriate for those under 18
No tickets required
Gruesome Playground Injuries is the story of two friends with an unshakable bond. Over a 30 year relationship, Kathleen and Doug’s passionate and raw story, portrayed by Hannah Wells and Shreya Rana, is presented in a series of disordered glimpses into recovery rooms.
**Audiences are advised that this play contains mature content including but not limited to sexual abuse, disordered eating, and self harm
January 20th at 7:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre
80 minutes, not appropriate for those under 18
No tickets required
Color My World
By Jackson Barnes
Color My World is a musical concert that tells the story of my personal journey to self discovery. The show features a diverse range of music to chart the course of my life, songs that impacted me along the way. At the core of Color My World, you will find a love letter to my younger self that tells him he has everything he needs right inside of him. This piece is dedicated to ALL those people who have a dream to catch and a song to sing.
February 17th at 7:30 in the Empty Space Theatre
45 minutes, appropriate for all ages
No tickets required
Art by Grayson Rachels
Color My World is a musical concert that tells the story of my personal journey to self discovery. The show features a diverse range of music to chart the course of my life, songs that impacted me along the way. At the core of Color My World, you will find a love letter to my younger self that tells him he has everything he needs right inside of him. This piece is dedicated to ALL those people who have a dream to catch and a song to sing.
February 17th at 7:30 in the Empty Space Theatre
45 minutes, appropriate for all ages
No tickets required
Art by Grayson Rachels
Enigma & DMV
Enigma
By Shayne Maggard
A cabaret-style show that outlines the struggles of early adulthood. More specifically, trying to find the different parts of yourself and putting them together to make a whole person, and doing so while navigating growing up, going through different experiences, and self-discovery.
*NEW DATE* April 10 at 1:30pm in the Empty Space Theater
45 minutes long, appropriate for ages 16+
No tickets required
DMV - Department of Mortality Verification
Written by Joe Malone and directed by Elizabeth Malone
The show is a series of people who have just died and have their chance to go before God to tell their story and plead their case.
March 24 at 8:30pm in the Empty Space Theater
No tickets required
Both shows will be livestreamed at highpoint.edu/live-stream
Impact - Senior Dance Capstones
This concert features the works of senior dance majors Samantha Bridge and Alex Griswold.
April 21-22 at 7:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre, April 23 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
The first two concerts (April 21 and 22) will be live streamed at highpoint.edu/live-stream
April 21-22 at 7:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre, April 23 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
The first two concerts (April 21 and 22) will be live streamed at highpoint.edu/live-stream
STAGES
This show is a staged reading of Lani Skelley’s original piece about young adults battling cancer. We see each character face their harsh reality and how they each handle their circumstance in their own ways. The show moves in moments that ultimately come together at the end. As I read this script, I felt how real and honest Lani’s words were and knew I wanted others to hear this message. After watching my younger sister, Lauren, battle Leukemia in 2010, telling the stories of young cancer patients has been something I’m very passionate about. Before the show, we plan on having a philanthropic table with my nonprofit organization, Love Like Lauren, to spread awareness about pediatric and young adult cancer. We will also be having a toy drive to donate to pediatric cancer patients at Levine’s Childrens Hospital in Charlotte (the same hospital where my sister was treated).
Directed by Lani Skelley, Production Manager for the Department of Theater and Dance
Script Collaborator and Production Manager: Hailey Turner
April 28 at 6:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre
75 minutes long, suitable for those aged 16+
Directed by Lani Skelley, Production Manager for the Department of Theater and Dance
Script Collaborator and Production Manager: Hailey Turner
April 28 at 6:30pm in the Empty Space Theatre
75 minutes long, suitable for those aged 16+