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Theatre Young Harris to Present Romantic Drama “The Shape of Things”
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Theatre Young Harris will present “The Shape of Things” Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 21-22, at 7 p.m. in Dobbs Theatre located in the Goolsby Center on the Young Harris College campus. This play is free and open to the public.
Written by Neil LaBute, a young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends’ engagement crumbles, which unleashes a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships. Due to strong language and adult themes, this play is recommended for mature audiences.
This production is directed by senior religious studies and theatre major Brandon Helton, of Dahlonega, Ga., and features junior theatre major Nick Oberheu, of Loganville, Ga., as Adam, senior music major Sarah Stogsdill, of Shalimar, Fla., as Evelyn, senior theatre major Macaulay Vanhoose, of Woodstock, Ga., as Phillip, and senior music education major Emily Nix, of Winder, Ga., as Jenny.
“The Shape of Things” is part of Theatre Young Harris’ Studio Series which features productions showcasing student direction and provides an invaluable educational experience that focuses on the fundamentals of the production process.
Theatre Young Harris is a performing arts organization of the College. Each season, the theatre company presents a full lineup of notable productions, including full-length musicals, innovative dramas, classic plays, children’s shows and more. Auditions are open to YHC students, faculty and staff as well as the community.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,100 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., has completed major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth. Recent LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, new residence facilities, and a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center. The College is an active member of NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2016-2017 list of Colleges of Distinction and is listed as a “Best National Liberal Arts College” by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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