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BPCC announces performances and cast for 2012 children’s show Sleeping Beauty

Release date: January 31, 2012

The Communication and Performing Arts Division of Bossier Parish Community College and the Cavalier Players announce the cast for the upcoming children’s show, Sleeping Beauty, as retold by Stephen W. Slaughter. Show dates are 6:00 p.m. on February 10 and 17, noon on February 11 and 18, and 2:00 p.m. on February 12 and 19. All performances will be held in the Performing Arts Theatre on the college campus, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA.

This zany new version of the traditional story is set in Spain and features talking burros, famous playwrights, nice and evil fairies, beautiful princesses, handsome princes, and gigantic monsters all stirred up with a magic potion that will enchant the entire family.

The cast will feature Jesse Kortus, David Coston, J.D. Drew, Gladys Jackson, Scout Pittman, Cody Allums, Simon Crader, Elise Birmingham, Emily Jones, Sarah Jones, Alexandra Harris, and Lidia Lee. David White will design sets, Keith Bruce will design lights and animations, Sara Archer will design costumes, and Ray Scott Crawford will serve as music director.

Tickets are $5.00 General Admission and are available at the door. Please call 318-678-6021 or email: theatre@bpcc.edu for more information.

BPCC baseball and softball teams announce spring 2012 seasons

Release date: January 31, 2012

Bossier Parish Community College’s Cavalier Baseball team and Lady Cavalier Softball team announce their spring 2012 seasons.

“We are looking forward to a very good spring season for our student athletes both on the field and in the classroom,” says Cavalier Baseball Coach Aaron Vorachek. “This season’s team is a very, hard-working group of players.”

Lady Cavalier Coach Ashley Grisham is also looking forward to the spring season. “I am ready for the games to begin this spring. The goal this season is to win 35-plus games and go to the regional tournament.”

Echoing the coaches’ thoughts, Chancellor Jim Henderson says, “We are excited about the prospects for success of both BPCC Softball and Baseball. Our student athletes are an immense source of pride for our college.”

The Cavalier baseball team will play its first home game on Friday, February 3, against Hill College and the Lady Cavaliers will play their first home game on Saturday, February 25, against Copiah Lincoln Community College.

Baseball: Schedule | Roster

Softball: Schedule | Roster

Bossier Parish Community College ranked fast-growing community college in the nation

Release date: January 24, 2012

Bossier Parish Community College has been ranked the fastest-growing community college in the country by Community College Week.

With enrollment rising from 5,430 students in fall 2009 to 6,473 in fall 2010, BPCC was number one among institutions with enrollments between 5,000 and 9,999. This 19% enrollment increase was two percent higher than Gulf Coast Community College in Florida and three percent higher than Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Wabash Valley College, number 2 and 3 respectively.

Chancellor Jim Henderson expresses the College’s enthusiasm for this recognition. “We are proud of this acknowledgement of our commitment to the access mission. The faculty and staff at BPCC have adopted a consumer-focused mindset that ensures our students enjoy an educational experience second to none.”

Since fall of 2010, BPCC’s growth has continued to break records. Fall 2011 enrollment of 7,077 was the highest in the school’s 44-year history. “We fully expect our growth to continue as we deliver world class education to this community,” Henderson adds.

Community College Week has been the independent source of in-depth information for and about two-year college faculty, administrators, and trustees since 1988. Published biweekly, Community College Week's readers include college presidents, chief academic officers, faculty, student-service professionals, librarians, and other educators.

For the college rankings, visit here.Bossier Parish Community College is listed on page 9.

Auditions for BPCC's The Matchmaker

Release date: January 24, 2012

The Division of Communication and Performing Arts and the Cavalier Players will hold auditions for Thornton Wilder’s comedy, The Matchmaker, Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre of Bossier Parish Community College.

Dr. Ray Scott Crawford will direct this hilarious comedy which later became the story for the musical Hello, Dolly! Performances are slated for March 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will be March 25 and April 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Samuel French, Inc. describes the play as follows: “A certain old merchant of Yonkers is so rich in 1800 that he decides to take a wife. He employs a matchmaker—a woman who subsequently becomes involved with two of his menial clerks, assorted young and lovely ladies, and the headwaiter at an expensive restaurant where this swift farce runs headlong into a series of hilarious complications. After everyone gets straightened out romantically and has his heart's desire, the merchant finds himself affianced to the astute matchmaker herself. He who was so shrewd in business is putty in the hands of Dolly Levi. He is fooled by apprentices in a series of hilarious hide-and-seek scenes, and finally has all his bluster explode in his face.”

The press has had the following to say about The Matchmaker:

“Loud, slap dash and uproarious ... extraordinarily original and funny." The New York Times.

"Rolls along merrily and madly and the customers are convulsed." N.Y. Journal American.

"The lines of Wilder are so often brilliant, sage, and witty." N.Y. Daily News.

A large number of characters are to be cast—all types and age ranges. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a one-minute comic monologue. Those without monologues will be asked to read from the script. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move around. Only actors ages 17 and older will be considered for casting. If you need more information, please call Jim Boyter at 318-678-6021.

Communication and Performing Arts and the Cavalier Players announce auditions for the spring festival of one-acts

Release date: January 20, 2012

Bossier Parish Community College’s Division of Communication and Performing Arts and the Cavalier Players announce auditions for the 2012 Annual Spring Festival of One-Act Plays. Auditions will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 25 in the BPCC Theatre, Building C, 6220 E. Texas St. There are eight short plays to be cast and numerous actors are needed.

Roles are available for males and females, ages 18 and up. Anyone interested in filling technical positions should also attend auditions to complete an application and to meet the directors.

Those auditioning are asked to prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue. Those without prepared material will be given readings from the scripts at the audition.

BPCC’s Theatre program is showcasing the work of eight student directors, three of which are slotted to graduate this May with an Associate of Arts in Theatre. The graduating directors are Simon Crader, Jori Jackson, and Sarah Jones. Other directors include Cody Allums, Shelby Calderon, David Coston, Jasey Gilbert and Ashley Waters. The Spring Festival will offer a full evening of theatre and will mark the theatre program’s thirteenth season of student-directed work.

The Annual Spring Festival of One-Act Plays performance will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 17. Generally, the one-act festival is rated PG for adult audiences.

For more information or for directions to the theatre, please contact Jim Boyter, Performing Arts Manager, at 318-678-6021.

BPCC and the Cavalier Players announce auditions for Sleeping Beauty

Release date: January 9, 2012

Auditions for an original adaptation of the famous children’s play Sleeping Beauty will be held on January 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Building C, Performing Arts Theater, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA.

The play, which is written and directed by Steve Slaughter, begins a long, long time ago in Spain, where the good king and queen have announced their marriage. The traditional story of magic includes newborn babies, good fairies and bad fairies, good and evil spells, and a handsome prince that saves the day allowing everybody to live happily ever after.

The production is 45 minutes in length and will open February 8 and will run through February 19, including 7 morning shows and 6 weekend shows. For the auditions, theatre experience is appreciated, but not necessary. Roles are available for actors 17 years of age and up. Auditioners will be expected to read from the script.

For more information, call the Performing Arts at 318-678-6021 or email the theatre program at theatre@bpcc.edu.

Bossier Parish Community College to hold registration for spring 2012

Release date: January, 5, 2012

Bossier Parish Community College will hold registration for Spring 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the BPCC campus, 6220 E Texas Street, Bossier City, LA. Late registration is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Students can meet with advisors and select classes from multiple sessions. Find detailed information regarding registration, tuition costs and deadlines in the BPCC Spring Bulletin online or call the BPCC Admissions Office at 318-678-6004.

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