An immaculate house of cards in ‘Tartuffe’ 

By Gabriel Talley, Podcast producer  “Tartuffe” is the Montevallo Theatre Department at the peak of its own powers, successfully modernizing a near 400-year-old play with a bevy of outstanding production choices.  The major story beats…

Shared creation shapes UM Theatre’s ‘Tartuffe’ 

By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content  Collaboration and creativity are central tenants to Montevallo Theatre’s newest production, “Tartuffe.”   The show, directed by Montevallo theatre professor and head of actor training Marcus Lane, is an…

Not much punk in “Punk Rock Girl!” 

By Carter James  When I first heard that UM Theatre was putting on a show titled “Punk Rock Girl!,” I was curious to see what a punk jukebox musical would be like. Unfortunately, there wasn’t…

Behind the curtains of “Company”

By Sarah Clayton On Wednesday April 21, the Discover Shelby Theatre within the Center for the Arts opened its second show, “Company”.   Written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, the musical follows Bobby, a single man living in New York City…

UM Theatre Department recognized as top program in…

By: Sarah Clayton On Feb. 28, Onstage Blog recognized the University of Montevallo’s Theatre Department as the top theatre program in the state of Alabama for their 2021 edition.   Onstage Blog posts an annual list…

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” a show…

Christina Yancy portrays Judas' mother, Henrietta. Photo courtesy of University Marketing & Communications Judas Iscariot – one of the 12 disciples and eventual traitor of Christ was doomed to reside in hell for his crimes, according to common Christian…