South Puget Sound Community College News

Drama Program Brings Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' to Life

Aaron Managhan — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:54:21 -0800

Centered on themes of love, injustice, order and chaos, the South Puget Sound Community College Drama Program will bring Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” to the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage in May.

One of Shakespeare’s high comedies, “As You Like It” follows Rosalind as she flees persecution from her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone the court jester, to find safety and love in the Forest of Arden. The play features one of Shakespeare's most famous and oft-quoted speeches, “All the world’s a stage,” and is the origin of the phrase “too much of a good thing.” The play remains a favorite among audiences of all ages and has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre.

The play opens on May 17 and runs through May 20, with a second run from May 24-27. The May 20 and 27 performances will be at 2 p.m., while all other performances will be at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 for the general public and $7 for students, faculty and staff. Tickets will be available online at OlyTix.org or by calling (360) 753-8586.

"ENRON" Offers Satirical Retelling of Corporate Collapse

Aaron Managhan — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:08:42 -0800

While Enron, the scandal, brought many to their knees financially, “ENRON,” the play, will leave South Puget Sound Community College theater-goers with plenty of green intact.

Written in 2009 by British playwright Lucy Prebble, “ENRON” uses a mix of timeless themes, including classic tragedy and dark comedy, to explore the inner workings of one of the country’s largest financial collapses from several new points of view.

Running Feb. 10-12 and 16-19 at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage, “ENRON” is $13 for the general public and $7 for students, faculty and staff. Tickets are available online at OlyTix.org or by calling (360) 753-8586.

The Feb. 12 and Feb. 19 performances both begin at noon; all other performances begin at 8 p.m. For additional information about the play, call (360) 596-5411.

'100 Voices' Returns to Minnaert Center on March 3

Aaron Managhan — Tue, 07 Feb 12 12:07:47 -0800

The South Puget Sound Community College Concert Choir will host its sixth annual “100 Voices” concert on March 3 at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage.

The South Puget Sound Community College Concert Choir, Puget Sound Community Choir, St. Martin’s University Chorale, the Opera Pacifica Chorus and the Olympia Chamber Orchestra all come together for “100 Voices.” This year they will perform “A German Requiem” by Johannes Brahms. The piece will be performed in English.

In addition to being the college choir’s premier winter quarter event, it is also part of the Olympia Chamber Orchestra season. That means the evening will also include a performance from the Olympia Music Teachers’ Concerto-to-Competition winner, who will play one movement of the winning concerto.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $5 for children 12 and under and current South Puget Sound and St. Martin’s students. Tickets are available online at OlyTix.org.

Services Unavailable Afternoon of Feb. 8

Aaron Managhan — Tue, 07 Feb 12 11:26:26 -0800

Services at South Puget Sound Community College will be unavailable from 3 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011. College employees will be attending an all-campus meeting. Evening classes will run as normal Feb. 8. Services at the college will be available as normal Thursday, Feb. 9.

Campus closed until 4 p.m.

Kellie Braseth — Mon, 23 Jan 12 17:49:19 -0800

CAMPUS UPDATE FOR TUES. JAN. 24: The Olympia campus is closed until 4 p.m. when it will open for evening classes. The Hawks Prairie Center is open for contract training only until 4 p.m., when it will open for evening classes.

PLEASE STAFF OFF CAMPUS UNTIL 4 P.M. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

Olympia and Hawks Prairie Closed Jan 23

Kellie Braseth — Mon, 23 Jan 12 07:53:23 -0800

The Olympia campus and Hawks Prairie Center are closed to all students, employees and visitors for Monday, Jan. 23.

Olympia and Hawks Prairie Closed Jan 19

Kellie Braseth — Wed, 18 Jan 12 15:13:40 -0800

The Olympia campus and Hawks Prairie Center are closed to students, employees and visitors on Thursday, Jan. 19 2011.

Olympia and Hawks Prairie Closed

Kellie Braseth — Wed, 18 Jan 12 05:16:52 -0800

WED. JAN. 18 SNOW UPDATE: The Olympia campus and Hawks Prairie Center are closed to students, employees and visitors.

Olympia and Hawks Prairie Closed

Kellie Braseth — Tue, 17 Jan 12 05:12:14 -0800

SNOW UPDATE: The Olympia campus and Hawks Prairie Center are closed to all students employees and visitors for Tuesday, Jan. 17.

'December's Eve' Choir Concert Approaches

Aaron Managhan — Fri, 18 Nov 11 08:49:17 -0800

The South Puget Sound Community College Choir and the Puget Sound Community Choir are teaming up for “December’s Eve,” the college choir’s fall concert

The choirs will be directed by Molly McNamara, with Jennifer Herman accompanying on piano. Musicians from the Olympia Chamber Orchestra will also perform.

The concert takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage. Tickets are $10.50 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5.50 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available online at OlyTix.org or by calling (360) 753-8586.