<p>dreambelle13 - CCU is well-regarded in the industry. The faculty are all working professionals. Plus they bring in a variety of people for their master classes. So far this year they have had Ben Vereen (working with the Pippin cast), Elizabeth Ingram of Syracuse University, Dave Clemmons, Chris Nichols of The Krasny Office, members of Tut’Zanni, just to name a few. They also have hosted some developmental readings during Maymester the past few years. In 2011, Mark Hollmann and Adrien Royce did the staged reading of “Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls” during Maymester, then brought the show back in the spring of 2012 as a full production. The CCU students recorded a cast album as part of the show. It is now being produced in Alaska ([Theater</a> review: ‘Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls’ | Art Snob Blog | ADN.com](<a href=“http://www.adn.com/2013/01/28/2768858/review-bigfoot-and-other-lost.html]Theater”>http://www.adn.com/2013/01/28/2768858/review-bigfoot-and-other-lost.html)) In May, 2012, CCU hosted two creative teams, bringing both a play and a musical to campus. “Alligator” (written by Hillary Bettis) and “Helen of Troy” (book by Zoe Samuel, lyrics by Doug Cohen.) I know that many of the students who worked with these creative teams remain in contact with them.</p>
<p>Here is what is going on this weekend - At Common Hour this Friday, February 8 - Matthew Sipress, Company Manager/Associate Production Manager, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will speak. Afterwards, Lyric is hosting private auditions for their 2013 Summer Season for CCU Students, including a dance call and call for aerialists on Saturday.</p>
<p>The CCU Department of Theatre Facebook page offers a great way for interested students/parents to keep up with what is happening at CCU.</p>