2024 “Lights Up!”
The 2024 Lights Up! event, After Zoey, is a new musical that has been workshopped in New York City and at the ACU Theatre. This new production features several alumni creating the play including book and direction by Adam Hester (’77), music composed by Jenavene Bazacas (’09), lyrics by Conrad Hester (’05) and costume design by Donna Hester (M.A. ’88). Performing in the show will be alumni Lauren MacLeod (’23), Christine Pinson (’03) and brand new alumni Ryan Chu (’24) and Nouwen Craft (’24).
After Zoey is a musical romance infused with humor and heartache, The musical captures the passion of a 16-year-old dreamer who yearns for a full and healthy life as she battles a critical illness. Zoey exasperates her mother and sister with her cavalier attitude toward her health, but also finds in them her biggest champions. As a series of boyfriends sneak through her bedroom window, Zoey discovers love and a glimpse of eternity. After Zoey is a heart-warming, life-affirming musical.
June 21-22 | 7:30 p.m.
June 23 | 2 p.m.
Fulks Theatre
$20 – Suggested Donation to Light’s Up
Recommended for ages 10 and older
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.