Wolf Unveiling

Hello Everyone,

As some of you may know, my track record for blogging hasn't been very good. However, I am determined to revamp this effort! I hope to get more student perspectives as well since they are the heart of this program.

The staff at University Theatre have been working hard this season to mount each show and the response has been wonderful! We just closed INTO THE WOODS. If you missed it, you should check out our pictures on Facebook. Now we are in full swing as we get MACBETH onto the stage. I can't wait to see what the production team has in store.

It is GORGEOUS outside today so I decided to steal a moment (it was so hard to pull myself away from creating invoices...) and check out the new wolf sculpture unveiling outside of the free expression tunnel.

Unfortunately, I did not have a camera (my cell phone is worthless when it comes to downloading pictures) but I suggest you check them out in person anyway! I am attaching a sneak peak.





I stand at a staggering 5'1"(and that's being generous) and one of the wolves was definitely bigger than me. They are made of woven bronze and they are complimented well by the background of bricks, if I do say so myself. The artist suggested that the wolves stand for determination, observation and expression.

The Chancellor and artist, Michael Stutz, had wonderful remarks including the need for public art and symbols of creativity on campus. I say let's keep that up!

Did any of you go? More importantly, did you get a free cupcake?

Here's to staying inspired to blog!

Give blog a chance

As I lie awake into the wee hours of the morning (it must be the pent up excitement for the Thompson Hall grand opening, I'm sure) I came to the conclusion that the blog is dead.

I'm sure many others have come to this conclusion already and are now all "aTwitter" instead. I must admit, I get it. I love instant gratification as much as the next Gen Yer, but I feel like I just started to get the hang of blogging and it's already out of style.

I can't keep up! Until we hop on the Twitter train, I'm going to try to keep up with the blog and I hope you hang with me.

I'll keep it short and sweet, but probably still more than 140 characters - sorry!

ARTS NC license plate - sweet!

The arts specialty plate has taken front and center in our advocacy efforts the last two weeks as the Senate and House debate revenue sources and the budget remains in limbo. Thank you to all who have responded to recent Call to Action messages.

We are close to a breakthrough on the arts license plate but we need you to help us gather persuasive data. ARTS North Carolina would like to demonstrate support for the arts plate through an email survey. Take a look and please tell us if you are interested in having this plate by a simple email to licenseplate@artsnc.org We will compile the numbers and take our report to the Legislature as soon as possible, so please act now. Just include your affirmative response, your name and address, and your email information. Be one of the first to receive information on plate sales when the legislation is passed. Your response in no way obligates you to buy the plate.

We want The Creative State on 100,000 cars before Christmas. Think of the visibility our plate can create for all the arts. Imagine the sustaining revenue and what we, your advocacy organization, could accomplish with substantial plate sales - statewide arts marketing, better networking and communications, arts education advocacy, reinstatement of Professional Consulting Services, local "on the ground" advocacy training and support, the beginnings of a trust for facility development...the options and potential revenue are unlimited!

Please forward this to colleagues, friends, and family who would want our arts specialty plate and personally ask them to respond. The more people interested, the stronger the case.

Live Expectantly. Be Prepared. Take Action.

Karen WellsARTS North Carolina108 S. Blount StreetRaleigh, NC 27601919-834-1411karen@artsnc.orghttp://capwiz.com/artsusa/nc/utr/1/NJIWKWNQRV/EGCEKWNTHA/3654118756

A couple of updates

University Theatre is in the thick of new student orientation and working hard to create a memorable grand opening.

If you didn't already know, season tickets are now available! This year, we will have reserved seating, so it is even more important to get your seats early.

General public/adult - $64
seniors/student/faculty/staff/parents/Encore/Alumni Assoc. Members - $56
NCSU Students - $20

For tickets, call 919.515.1100 or visit www.ncsu.edu/ticketcentral.

And, don't call it a comeback - University Theatre has a new and improved facebook page!
Search for it under NC State University Theatre. Get updates, check the blog, and communicate with the staff and other fans.

We look forward to starting a new year with new and returning students and a full slate of productions!

Coming soon - University Theatre Alumni Reunion information (mark your calendars for September 25 & 26, 2009).

Until next time...

2009 - 2010 season announcement!

This year the shows are big and anticipation even greater as we build, block and open on the new stages of Frank Thompson Hall.

Here's what we are serving:

Amadeus
Blue
ReDesign
It's a Wonderful Life
Into the Woods
our annual student studio (TBD)
Macbeth

Tickets go on sale this summer - stay tuned to the blog and website for ticketing and performance information and updates.