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THE FINAL SCENE: STUDENTS SELECTED AS SEMI-FINALISTS
The Drama department is setting the stage for a show stopping finish this year. Out of 32 students selected in the Northwest region to compete in the Irene Ryan Audition/Acting Competition semi-finals, six students are from the University of Portland. That means the entire senior drama acting class will be participating in the semi-finals Thursday morning.
"Drama majors are looking to theater as a career and so this is a way for us to introduce ourselves to the nation," Alex Kirby said. "There are a lot of theater people and professors that will be there watching us perform."
Seniors Danielle Larson, Connor Bond, Conor Eifler, Alex Kirby, Sammi Boyd and Jamie Kluth all had their pieces selected to move on to the next round and have been working all week to smooth out the wrinkles so their presentations will be flawless. Each participant will perform their piece with a partner in front of three auditors, a timer and a respondent.
"Right now, we are cramming every available moment to meet with our acting coach, Mindi Logan, and UP director, Andrew Golla, as well as with each other," Jamie Kluth said. "Things are quite hectic here as a result."
-Rachel McIntosh
VOTE FOR THE ASUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
Online voting for the ASUP Executive Board will be on PilotsUP Tuesday at 7 a.m. to Wednesday at 8 p.m. For president and vice president, the candidates are Zack Imfeld/Chloe Ruffin and Danielle Bibbs/Chris Collins. For treasurer, the candidates are Caitlin Chu and Andrew Ottolia. For CPB director, the candidates are Hillary White and Sean Ducey. For secretary, Kristin Johnson is unopposed.
CORITA KENT ART EXHIBIT
Tomorrow, the opening reception for the Corita Kent art exhibit will be in Buckley Center room 163 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The art exhibit runs until March 10 in the Buckley Center Gallery.
