Bethel Magazine Fall 2019

CAMPUS L I FE THE ARTS

show. The trip culminated in a performance at the renowned Carnegie Hall, where the Bethel Choral Union joined a 100+ voice choir, world-class soloists, and the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a performance of Ralph VaughanWilliams’“Dona Nobis Pacem,” under the direction of Jeshua Franklin ‘04, DMA.

Clarence Gilyard Directs Fall Studio Play Actor and director Clarence Gilyard guest directed his second production at Bethel this fall. Gilyard is best known for his roles in the films “Top Gun” and “Die

Hard,” and for his portrayals of private investigator Conrad McMasters in legal drama “Matlock” and Texas Ranger James “Jimmy” Trivette in “Walker, Texas Ranger. “ Gilyard holds an M.F.A. in theatre performance and is currently associate professor of acting in film and theatre at the University of Las Vegas, Nev. Gilyard joined the Bethel Theatre Department for a production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in 2013, and returned to direct this

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Kindergarten Lab Holds Art Exhibition (1) The Art Department collaborated with the Kindergarten Lab classroom on an exciting art exhibition. Each kindergarten student completed a special art project, which has been matted and displayed in the Great Hall of the Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Center. Accompanying their art are photos of the artistic process and artist statements. This event provided the young students with the unique opportunity to express their artistic perspective and allowed the students and staff of the Bethel Art Department to get involved with the Kindergarten Lab. Students and their parents were invited to an opening reception on Sept 6. This exhibition runs concurrent with guest artist William Potter’s exhibition in the Weaver Gallery, on display now through Oct. 31. Bethel University Concert Choir Travels to Carnegie Hall On May 8-12, 2019, the Bethel University Concert Choir traveled to NewYork City, along with alumni and friends, to form the Bethel Choral Union. In total, 28 students and seven alumni attended. Participants had the opportunity to sightsee and attend a Broadway

year’s performance of “Three Sisters.” This classic play, written by Anton Checkov, is a revealing study of the life of three sisters, Olga, Irina, and Masha, and their brother Andrei as they pine to return to the charming and stimulating city of Moscow after moving to provincial Russia. The show ran Sept. 27-28,2019. - Emily Oliver‘20

THE DEPARTMENT OF ART 2019-2020 WEAVER GALLERY EVENTS

Season on Sale Sept. 9, 2019 Chekhov rdWilson ers Sense &Sensibility ByKateHamill Based on theNovel byJaneAustin

Guest Artist Exhibition Ramiro Rodriguez and Laurie S Rousseau Reception: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open Nov.8, 2019-Jan.30, 2020

13th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition All Bethel students eligible to enter and win! http://forms.betheluniversity.edu/3r Entry Deadline: Dec.12, 2019 Reception: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open Feb.14-March 12, 2020

. Gilyard Jr. al arrangement with rvice, Inc.,New York.

“Sense and Sensibility” is presented with special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.,New York.

Nov. 14, 15* & 16 at 7:30 p.m. Nov.16 at 1 p.m.

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Senior Thesis Exhibition Reception: Friday, April 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. Exhibition Open April 3-May 2, 2020

*This performance interpreted for the d/Deaf community.

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Tickets available at Tickets.BethelUniversity.edu