Amabilia Esparza

The Texas State Theater Department is playing host to more than 500 students this week.
The students come from across the country. Amabilia Esparza has more in this Bobcat Update.
The Theater Department began preparing for the American College Theater Festival last semester. The theater building has been renovated to accommodate the 46 different schools that have traveled to San Marcos for a week to showcase their talents. The new lighting and wall colors bring a more sophisticated and classical look to the theater building. Another addition to the building is the new computer lab located on the first floor. Theater Major, Richard Romeo will be competing in this week's Irene Ryan competition.
SB: "Love the new look… San Marcos is the place to be."
Before any seats could be filled, student volunteers worked hard by helping build props, set up lighting, creating schedules, and registering the incoming guests on Monday night. The Department Chair John Fleming says putting this event together is comparable to hosting an N-C- double- A match. Everyone is watching.
SB: " The recognition the school will get from this event…."
The weeklong events include seminars, interaction with professionals, and full length productions. Two of the seven productions that were selected to be showcased are Texas State productions. Guests are excited to see what students from all around the U-S have to offer.
SB: " I'm going to see this play…. I cant wait to see all the plays."
Shows will run through Saturday. For more information contact the Department of Theater. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amabilia Esparza.