Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Coming soon to a web platform near you, Butler Community College’s theatre department proudly presents “JOE SENT ME: A GLIMPSE AT THE ROARING TWENTIES.” “JOE SENT ME” is a minimalistic readers’ theatre, ‘theatre of the mind’ to show each actor’s ability to animate their character to life without intense actor… Continue reading Theatre has gone virtual with ‘JOE SENT ME’
Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff The theater program is switching gears this spring to put on a one-act children’s play called “Uniquely Frank”. The play is another installment of Alvin the Alligator’s story, who Bob Peterson, the writer and director, calls his “Mickey Mouse”. “I’ve been writing him for several years now and this is his… Continue reading Alvin the Alligator teaches unique lesson to children
Lexi Letterman Lantern Staff For the audience, the story starts with the rise of the curtain, but to the 15 people in charge of the technical production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” this is their life for five and a half weeks. The play, set in the 1930s, centers on a local radio… Continue reading Technical theatre sets the stage for dinner
Timothy Johnson Lantern Staff “This is like the sixth time that the Alvin the Alligator has appeared in one of my plays,” Bob Peterson said, explaining his inspiration for Alvin the Alligator, the main character in his newest play, “Being Frank.” Bob Peterson is the director of theater at Butler Community College and has won… Continue reading Being Peterson Peterson’s: commentary on writing
Emmie Boese Lantern Staff Originally written by Mark Twain in the 19th century, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” opened and ran from Thursday, Sept. 27 through Saturday, Sept. 29. “It’s a story about a gentleman who gets hit on the head, and he gets transported back in time,” Bob Peterson, director of the… Continue reading Theater showcases first play of the season
