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View from the Valley
THE ARTS
The Wabash Valley Arts Council has many more great productions coming up this semester: An Evening with Josslyn Shaw, Seussified Christmas Carol, Christmas Cantata, and A Carpenters Christmas featuring Lisa Rock. Times, dates, descriptions, and ticket information can be found on our website at iecc.edu/wvc/student- life/arts-culture/performing-arts-series. In addition to its performing arts, the Wabash Valley Arts Council has a gallery on campus regularly stocked with beautiful art pieces. These range from professional sculptures, local photographers, paintings, and even pieces from area high school students! This semester, a noted tristate sculptor, Robert Zasadny, has allowed us to display some of his pieces. You may have seen some of his artwork permanently displayed in the Brubeck Theatre lobby, local high schools, college campuses, area hospitals, or his Santa refurbishment along US Route 41. Norman Cline's local nature photography is also on display until the end of December. These photos showcase our local waterfowl, natural landscapes, and more. Feel free to stop in during regular business hours to view their artwork in the WVC Art Gallery. The artists will also be available after each performance (mentioned above) to discuss their pieces as well as answer questions. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS ABRIDGED, a fast- paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two -time Tony and Drama Desk Award Winning treat was packed with nonstop laughs. Running in the middle of October, the Wabash Valley Arts Council put on the production THE 39 STEPS ABRIDGED. Over 50 zany characters were portrayed by no more than ten actors, frequently changing character (and costume) on stage in the middle of a scene. There was an onstage murders, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance. When I saw this production, I had honestly only planned to stay for short time, just enough time to snap some quick photos. It had been a long day, week really, and I was ready to go to bed. However, once it started, I couldn't help but stay for the whole performance I laughed the whole way through at the characters, the juxtaposition, the script, and how many times actors broke the fourth wall. I am definitely excited for their next performance!
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