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STC Theatre goes virtual the Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship, throughout the year,” he said. “We hope the virtual productions we’re putting out there lets our patrons and the commuParks Calendar submissions can be sent to parkscal@wintertexantimes. com nity know we’re here, we miss you, and we are still producing incredible work for you. “We are anxiously waiting for the If you have story ideas – send them to news@wintertexantimes.com day our theatre spaces are filled with our friends again,” says Rodriguez. Community members interested in supporting STC Theatre’s creative venReunions and meetings can be sent to reunions@wintertexantimes. com ture can do so by sending a donation

South Texas College Theatre has taken uation. Theatre folk will really appreciate either for their program or their scholarship at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/ theatre. For more information about STC Theatre, please call (956) 872-2301. Classified inquiries and ads can be sent to classifieds@wintertexantimes.com or visit our website at wintertexantimes.com.a leap into the virtual world this season. Garza and Lara’s approach.

While patrons cannot come together in The final project for the fall is Euripthe college’s beloved performance spaces at the moment, STC Theatre have figured out creative ways to produce some innoedes’ Medea adapted and directed by Theatre Support Services Coordinator Roberto De Hoyos. De Hoyos has re-imagined MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTORYMEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTORY vative and entertaining productions for the classic drama and will produce a fourfolks to watch in the comfort of their own home, or wherever their desire to see theatre strikes them. week series which will premiere in late October. “His last production of The Taming Welcome Home!

“Our department began planning last of the Shrew, which he also adapted and spring, when the shelter in place orders directed last year, was such a huge sucwhere initiated, because we knew gath- cess that we were all excited to see how ering together would take some time and we knew how theatre could keep people he would approach Medea as a virtual production with specific social distanc- & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. connected and entertained,” says Drama Department Chair Joel Jason Rodriguez. ing protocol to follow,” Rodriguez said. “What he came up with is incredible. We Hospital Beds • Computerized Prescriptions • I.V. Nutrition • Wheel Chairs “Theatres and educational programs can’t wait to share it with everyone.” Oxygen & Respiratory Therapy Equipment • Diabetic Shoes across the country are thinking outside of the box and thinking about how we can Spring Productions In the spring, STC Theatre adapts an- 686-3716 630-5500 rethink performance in a digital age. Over other classic into a dramatic series with 1901 S. 1st • McAllen 5120 N.10th • McAllen the summer, the department transformed Shakespeare’s Othello adapted and di- Open 7 a.m. to 12 Midnight Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. our Black Box Theatre into a recording rected by Marcela Garza. 7 Days a Week Mon. -Sat. studio space with sets built for the first Othello will premiere late Spring and two projects currently in production.” To kick off its season, STC Theatre will follow a similar series format as Medea. For dental care you can trust and have confidence in, has created a website, www.southtexas- An as yet untitled final production of see the experienced doctors at Sharyland Dental Care.college.edu/theatre/ as a hub to connect the season is scheduled for June 2021 and and interact with their patrons and house will be directed by Rodriguez. their virtual productions. Fall Productions “We haven’t selected a play for that slot yet, but we will announce it once we We’re All The first production is a re-envisioning of the Cooper Cabaret, a final event know what it is. We chose to wait to announce this production because we felt About Smiles scheduled for last spring, now as a virtual monthly series, Rodriguez said. “Daniela Rodriguez, our Theatre Supwe should wait to see how our current situation develops regarding the virus, social distancing, and protocol,” Rodriguez Now Accepting Allwell from Superior port Services Technician, is directing this project and is working with some of the performers who were originally set to persaid. “We’re seeing how things progress and develop in the next few months and we will then know how we will approach Healthplan & V.A. Approved form. She is currently recording and editing their performances, and the footage this production.” The Drama Department at STC hopes Invest in your smile, and change your life. Your smile we have seen thus far is amazing,” says Rodriguez. “The series celebrates the it can re-open the Cooper Center for live production events by summer, even at and your health deserve the best in decision making!!! artistic talent we have in the Valley and reduced capacity, with live streaming ocshowcases their talents beyond geography curring simultaneously. The department and borders as we move into the virtual says it remains ready to continue with world.” completely virtual productions if need be.

The second project currently in pro- “The safety and well-being of everyduction focuses on the fusion of theatre one will always be priority for us. Live history and sketch comedy in a talk show format titled Let’s Talk Theatre. “Marcela Garza, our drama instructor, is directing this project as well as co-writor virtual, we will continue to create and produce cutting edge and entertaining work for the Valley,” Rodriguez said. “With a hold on live theatre perforRichard A. Young D.D.S. Justin Felkner D.D.S. GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE Since 1982 ing the scripts with our drama major Connor Lara,” Rodriguez said. “This monthly mances, the revenue we would generate from season passes and ticket sales are @Sharyland Dental Care www.sharylanddentalcare.com series is a funny exploration of theatre history, pop culture, and our current sitcurrently absent but those ticket sales help fund our productions and our scholarship, 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX - 956-581-2773