The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Fine Arts Division continues to bring captivating performances to the local community. The drama department's recent production of the romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon is no exception.
The two-weekend run of the show wrapped up on Sunday. The play, directed by adjunct drama professor, Shannon Uphold, was a near sell-out the first weekend and drew rave audience reviews.
The production featured the talented performances of students Gabriel Quiles as Paul Bratter and Armida Montemayor as Corie Bratter. The play tells the story of newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter as they navigate married life in their tiny, expensive New York apartment.
"We were thrilled to bring this iconic production to our community. Gabriel and Armida were fantastic in their roles," said LSC-University Park Director of Theatre and Drama Professor William Grayson. "Their performances brought the characters of Paul and Corie to life and kept audiences laughing from start to finish. The entire cast and crew did a wonderful job."
Looking ahead, the drama department is gearing up for its next production, the beloved musical "Pippin" from the book by Roger O. Hirson. Auditions are underway for the show currently, which will take place April 20-23 and April 27-30, 2023.
"We are delighted with the success of Barefoot in the Park. Our theater program, and all our programs, strives to provide high-quality productions that entertain, inspire, and engage our students while creating a more robust campus life along with adding exceptional value to our community," said Jonathan Anderson, LSC-University Park Arts and Humanities Dean. Overall, our mission of access, success, and culture provides a high-end collegiate educational experience for our entire Northwest Houston community."
LSC-University Park plans to unveil its new Visual and Performing Arts Center in December 2023. For more information about LSC-University Park's Fine Arts Program and upcoming events, visit www.lonestar.edu/UP-Events or email UP-VPA@LoneStar.edu.
It’s not too late to register for spring classes with multiple Next Start options available at LSC-University Park. For information, go to Lonestar.edu/up-nextstart.
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college is devoted to impacting the community's prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park’s competent and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.
Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard's world headquarters, LSC-University Park's facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, iSchool, and YMCA Children's Academy.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education, ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers By State’ list, and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.