The Catawba College Theatre Arts Department presents The Sunnyview Elementary Art Show on February 9, 16, and 11th.

• Hedrick Little Theatre
• February 9th & 16th at 7:30 p.m.
• February 11th at 2:30 p.m.

Talkback and Response will follow each performance.

“As the annual Sunnyview Elementary Art Show approaches, the newly formed Art Committee locks themselves away to determine which student will win The Golden Paintbrush. While it was once the decision of the Art Teacher alone, she now must mix it up with a new Assistant Principal, a veteran Fifth Grade Teacher, and the youthful Head of the PTO; all with their points of view. Lines are drawn, perspectives are skewed, and truths are shaded as the Arts Committee struggles to determine whether the art or the artist matters more if emotion or execution creates the best art or if art should be judged at all.”

The Sunnyview Elementary Art Show is a new play in development. Professional playwright, Adjunct Professor in Playwrighting, and Catawba alumni Rob Smith, along with Catawba Theatre faculty member Dr. Beth Homan and select theatre arts department students, are working to give this new play a focused artistic development through a period of readings, workshops, and revisions that can last from a few months to several years. As play development continues, a core group of artists begins to collaborate, and the play is presented to a broader public audience for comment and discussion, allowing the playwright to hear their words come to life with a team of actors and other collaborators.

We welcome you into this exciting part of the new play development process!