2023 “Lights Up!”
Performed on September 9, 2023
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (downtown Abilene)
Recommended for ages 16 and older.
ACU Theatre alumna Alisha Taylor (’17) reflects on the journey of filming her first documentary focusing on the black history narrative in Abilene. Taylor’s film has been accepted into the Queens Underground International Black History Film Festival in New York City.
The money raised for “Lights Up!” has allowed the ACU Theatre to dramatically increase opportunities for the department by helping fund:
- Agents and casting directors from New York City and other regional areas invited to attend our Senior Showcase. This is an effort to gain our graduates representation in the professional world of performing.
Workshops throughout the year provided by theatre in dance, design, vocal and acting techniques, etc. - Assistance for our students to attend unified auditions and conferences.
Guest designers and artists, accompanists, support staff in costume and scenic shops, etc. - Various equipment needs that face the department from year to year.
In short, the department has come to depend on “Lights Up!” to enable the continued commitment to excellence.