There are plenty of opportunities to get theatrical this weekend.
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES PRESENTS “IMITATION OF LIFE” Senior Shani Watson adapted, produced and directed this story.
Read more: Staff writer Faith McElroy explores rich history behind senior Shani Watson’s thesis project. See the show: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday at Swain Hall Studio 6. Donations encouraged, tickets are free at the Memorial Hall Box Office.
LAB! THEATRE PRESENTS “THE MILFORD PROJECT” The student theater company is only the second to present this recent musical.
Read more: Staff writer Deborah Strange goes back to middle school. Staff writer Grace Tatter laughed the lengthy performance. See the show: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Monday at 5 p.m. in Kenan Theatre. Tickets are $5.
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM PRESENTS “ACTIVATED ART” Four professors perform ekphrastic theater, based on pieces in the Ackland’s permanent collection.
Read more: Staff writer Mary Stevens writes about the first-time Ackland event. See the show: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Ackland Art Museum. Tickets are $10 at the Ackland Store.
Company Carolina is also presenting “The Vagina Monologues,” and PlayMakers Repertory Company continues to present “The Making of a King: Henry IV and Henry V” in it’s last week.
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