The TAMUK Theatre, an organization at Texas A&M University – Kingsville, is open to students who want to join and test their skills in theatre arts.
This organization is set to help the students in the theatre department further their skills and find a new respect for theatre arts.
“What I’ve learned from being in this organization is how hard it is to help run and support a theatre,” said Robin Machuca, a senior history major.
TAMUK Theatre holds auditions for all their shows and anyone is welcome to come to their auditions.
One can participate in many of the parts that are in theatre, whether on stage or behind the scenes.
“They had auditions and I tried out but even if I didn’t get a part, I still wanted to help in any way,” said Edgar Manuel Vazquez Jr., a freshman communications major with a minor in theatre.
The club helps students receive much-needed experience in learning how to read a script, work with others and be a part of the crew.
Many of the students have found a long-felt love for theatre arts.
They have also made life-long friends and some who become family. Not only do they receive those connections needed to move further up the successful ladder, but they also gain skills.
“Personally, I have grown not only as an actress, but as a person with the theatre here at TAMUK,” said Anna Celeste Vela, a junior communications major with a minor in theatre.
TAMUK Theatre holds many shows at the campus in the Little Theatre. Not only do they hold shows on campus, but they have also participated in many other theatre festivals.
TAMUK Theater was invited to the KCACT Festival (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) for their work on the performance of June Bugs.
“I have worked in and appreciated every aspect of the theatrical process. From being center stage to sweeping the stage between performances,” said club President Laurie Guajardo-Hoefelmeyer, a senior communications major.
Anyone interested in expanding their love for theatre arts is welcome to join and participate in TAMUK Theatre, of course, with the acceptation of an audition. Their meetings are held in the Little Theatre located in the Speech Building. Rehearsals can span from two or more hours, depending on the need of practice. One can also look for their Facebook page – TAMUK Theatre Program.
