Performing Arts News
Theatre TJC presents a new spin on classical Greek tragedy, ‘Antigone,’ April 2-5
For its next production, Theatre TJC is going Greek with “Antigone,” a new play by TJC theatre professor and director Denise Weatherly-Green, based on Sophocles’ original work, written around 441 B.C.
TJC presents dance production of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ March 13-16
Audiences of all ages are invited to follow Dorothy and company on a Yellow Brick Road as they’ve never seen it before in Tyler Junior College’s original dance production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
With musical, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ TJC theatre professor brings down the curtain on a five-decade career
Theatre TJC’s upcoming spring musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” marks the end of an era for director and professor Dr. David W. Crawford, who will retire in May after 49 years.
TJC alumnus and employee Ethan Beam takes on new role of playwright/director
Just six years ago, Ethan Beam graduated from Tyler Junior College with a theatre degree.
TJC to present 36th annual ‘Nutcracker’ ballet Dec. 6-8 and 13-15
The Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance is preparing for the 36th annual production of one of its most time-honored traditions, “The Nutcracker” ballet.
Theatre TJC season opens with Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’
Theatre TJC raises the curtain on its 2024-25 season with Mary Shelley’s monster tale, “Frankenstein.”
‘Nutcracker’ auditions set Sept. 7, 2024 at TJC
Auditions will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, in the dance wing of the Ornelas Center for Band, Apache Belles & Dance, located at Apache…
ETSO to perform ‘The Music of Will Jennings’ on June 22
It is especially fitting that the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “The Music of Will Jennings,” will be held on the Tyler Junior College central campus.
Arts Fest feature: TJC voice alumna Julianne Casey returns to teach master class
When she began studying vocal performance at Tyler Junior College, Julianne Casey had raw talent and a desire to succeed — but no previous musical training.
Theatre TJC presents Tennessee Williams’ ‘Summer and Smoke,’ April 24-27
For its final production of the 2023-24 season, Theatre TJC delves into “Summer and Smoke,” one of the most engaging and heartbreaking love stories in Tennessee Williams’ canon.