2008 Woodie Awards
Club contributes to community and students
Steven C. Vogel
Issue date: 10/24/07 Section: Features
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William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Bowl are all where the rich and famous mingle and make their mark on entertainment and theater history.
Bakersfield College's Theatre Club and adviser Kimberly Chin have the desire to open and offer theater and dramatic arts to all BC students, regardless of their major or career goal. With a wide array of events and activities throughout the year, this club is meant to target a diverse community of students and challenge them to think outside of the box.
"Theater is not only for entertainment but also for education and enlightenment - we can learn so much about ourselves and others, regardless of our major or career objective, when we embrace theater and film," said Chin.
Theatre Club and the Theater Department have already been active since the start of the semester. For example, the Kern Shakespeare Festival, which was held Oct. 3-20, helped to showcase the student talent present at BC, while presenting a variety of theatrical styles for students and the community of Bakersfield.
In addition to scheduled performances throughout the year, Theatre Club participates in various community events, such as "Safe Halloween at The Kern County Museum" and Fox Theater's FLICS program, in an attempt to give back to the community of Bakersfield and enhance students' passion for theater and film.
"We want to be a group that gives back to ourselves, fellow students and the community as a whole. At the same time, we want to provide activities that enhance your passion for theater, film and the production business," said Chin.
According to Chin, the Theatre Club's desire is to share both the positive and negative aspects of the entertainment business and cause students to critique and analyze performances and actors/actresses.
Furthermore, she hopes that students will choose to be involved in this club because they have a passion for the dramatic arts and all things film related.
Bakersfield College's Theatre Club and adviser Kimberly Chin have the desire to open and offer theater and dramatic arts to all BC students, regardless of their major or career goal. With a wide array of events and activities throughout the year, this club is meant to target a diverse community of students and challenge them to think outside of the box.
"Theater is not only for entertainment but also for education and enlightenment - we can learn so much about ourselves and others, regardless of our major or career objective, when we embrace theater and film," said Chin.
Theatre Club and the Theater Department have already been active since the start of the semester. For example, the Kern Shakespeare Festival, which was held Oct. 3-20, helped to showcase the student talent present at BC, while presenting a variety of theatrical styles for students and the community of Bakersfield.
In addition to scheduled performances throughout the year, Theatre Club participates in various community events, such as "Safe Halloween at The Kern County Museum" and Fox Theater's FLICS program, in an attempt to give back to the community of Bakersfield and enhance students' passion for theater and film.
"We want to be a group that gives back to ourselves, fellow students and the community as a whole. At the same time, we want to provide activities that enhance your passion for theater, film and the production business," said Chin.
According to Chin, the Theatre Club's desire is to share both the positive and negative aspects of the entertainment business and cause students to critique and analyze performances and actors/actresses.
Furthermore, she hopes that students will choose to be involved in this club because they have a passion for the dramatic arts and all things film related.
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