Celebrate Local Talent: Hill College's Visual and Performing Arts Showcase on May 2

Hill College in Hillsboro, TX, will host its annual Visual and Performing Arts Student Showcase on May 2, 2024. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center. It will feature the artistic achievements of students from the college's art, theater, and music departments throughout the academic year.

The evening will begin with a digital art display, showcasing works by students including Briana Contreras, Isabella Garcia, Kylie Keller, and Harley Miller. These pieces will demonstrate a range of styles and techniques. The art display will be followed by two one-act plays directed by sophomore theater majors Hannah Roznowski and Devin Wilson. Roznowski will direct 'Roots & Wings' by Terry Roueche, featuring actors Blake Welch and Alicia Hernandez. Wilson will direct 'Sure Thing' by David Ives, with performances by Michael Kaegael and Ariel Hancock. These plays explore mature themes and aim to provide engaging theatrical experiences.

Following an intermission, the Music Program will present performances by the Hill College Brass Ensemble and solo vocal and instrumental acts. The brass ensemble will perform a piece by Giovanni Gabrieli. Vocalists Christian Fesler, Holly Derbidge, and Zachary Belcher will sing selections from well-known musicals and operas. The showcase will conclude with instrumental solos by Taylor Gore, Joseph Davis, and Alexis Golleher, featuring compositions by Vivaldi, Purcell, and Tim Huesgen.

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