A hough many things about ~/ln.~v.eTsity changed over the ~&..-tr(ere were a few things that remained the same since its beginning in 1924, like the Alma Mater, the Petit Jean yearbook and the Campus Players. Campus Players, a student-run organization, was for theater majors and those interested in theater. "We'Ie not just an academic club, but we're not as involved as a social club because what' 5 the point when we see each other in rehearsals all the time anyway?" senior Robyn Bocks, Campus Players president, said. The members explained their purpose as an organization that existed to support the various campus theater productions, promote public awareness of theater productions, and support each other' 5 endeavors in the theatrical world. "We help the student directors cause they're the ones who get lost in the shuffle," Bocks said. "When you have over 50 productions as well as classes to teach, it's hard for advisors to keep up." Members of Campus Players had opportunities to attend conferences and auditicms, and to gain information on theater internships. Britton Lynn, assistant professor of communication and Campus Players' faculty sponsor, said he was dedicated to preparing the members for the reality of the theater world. "You can always find someone who's worse than you; you can always find someone who's better than you," Lynn said. "This is a very scary industry. If you fail in this business, it's very public with people laughing and pointing their fingers at you. Our goal is to support you and be a safety net while you work in theater." It was that fact that caused Lynn to encourage all who were serious about theater to be as involved in the on-campus productions, as well as seek .internships with theater comparues. He said more Christians needed to be involved in the professional theater world, and Campus Players was a good organization to help prepare those interested in such a career. "The professional theater world is a mission field that is virtually untapped," Lyrm said. -STACEY CONOOLORA -- pied pipers ---------------theatron ---------------- Pied Pipers. Row 1: D. Frye. Row 2: I, Thoma~ K. Tappe, M. GiIIJert J, Pettey, K. Mitchell,B,Ada ms. Row 3: K,Fisher, N, Viilliam~ A. Frye Theatron. Row 1: L, Jern'qan, 1. Maci::e, C. Curtoo, Row 2:B,Pearce Row 3: A. WeiNer, A, 5;wyer, S,Peter;, PCrook, Row 3:D. Coley, E, Ross, P Burrows, M,Wrig ht 199 - DRAMA
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