Clemson University Choral Ensembles
December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...
Clemson University Symphony Orchestra
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...
The Spirit of Christmas
December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...
Tony DeSare, vocalist
January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...
Die Fledermaus
January 21st, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Strauss’ opera "Die Fledermaus" is produced by Teatro Lirico D’Europa which presented "Tosca" during Learn More...
Making It In The Windy City
Kent Brown
Class of 2003
Kent (pictured in the center) was among the first Clemson students to earn a performing arts degree. After graduating, Kent moved to the Windy City to attend the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
In addition to attending classes and learning to survive the cold Chicago winters, Kent teamed up with other Roosevelt University students to establish The Laboratory Theatre Project, founded in 2004. "Our aim is to ask important questions and raise social awareness through experimental theatrical arts," said Kent. "We work in collaboration with charitable organizations, and hope to lead a new wave of activism in Chicago theatre."
Last year, the Laboratory Theatre Project produced two plays, including the premiere of Local Celebrities, a drama by award-winning playwright Todd McCullough. The play is the story of Doyle Moerke, a local weatherman in Mulwray, Ohio, and his downward spiral as he struggles with alcoholism, divorce, his teenage daughter's sex life, the pitfalls of small-scale celebrity, and heavy rain.
A Chicago review said, "John David Hall as the meteorologist in mid-career crisis and Kent Brown as his sly ruthless would-be replacement deliver outstanding performances. They evoke our compassion as the tension mounts in this well-crafted script, and their fates remind us that sometimes the better guy wins."
Kent graduated with a master's degree in theatre performance last spring.
