The Arkansas Tech University theatre and film program will offer three performances of \u201cElectra of Bellhaven: A Southern Gothic Adaptation of Sophocles\u2019 Electra\u201d for its fall 2026 production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. All three will take place in the Techionery Theatre, 1502 N. El Paso Ave. on the ATU campus in Russellville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. Only cash will be accepted. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cElectra\u201d is a Greek tragedy that was written by Sophocles in approximately 400 B.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frances Roberson, ATU director of theatre and associate professor of theatre and film, was inspired to stage an adaptation of \u201cElectra\u201d after accompanying ATU students and ATU faculty colleagues on a study abroad trip to Greece earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI wanted a work that could combine our students\u2019 experiences in Greece with our common experience with southern life,\u201d said Roberson, who is serving as director for \u201cElectra of Bellhaven.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cloud Perdue will play the lead role. She is joined in the cast by Adrien Lewis, Lola Shaptner, Ava Wheatley, Nathan Smith, Brynnan Smith, Lydia Obsorne, Darren Morgan, Lydia Campbell, Brandon Roberts, Callee Geiger, Stephanie Ham, Rebecca Schwab and Xavier Salinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crew includes Rachel Kemp (stage manager), Stephanie Ham (assistant stage manager), Rebecca Schwab (assistant stage manager), Samuel Jones (dramaturg), Christie Kellar (faculty shop supervisor), Sara Berglund (technical director), Taylor Wright, Kade Heffington, Jackson Jordan, Rachel Kemp, Zack Baldwin and Arlo Lampirez (build crew), Aurora Riffe (properties designer and props master), Nathanial Shank (lighting designer and operator), Aurora Riffe (sound designer and operator), Mia Griffin (costume designer), Mary-Katelyn Stark (hair and makeup designer), Gracie Sutton (house manager) and Emma Guill (publicity, social media, program and graphic design).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ATU theatre and film program is part of the ATU Department of Communication and Media Studies. Dr. David J. Eshelman serves as department head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n