Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Hannah Corlew brings astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in “Silent Sky”
Hannah Corlew’s inquisitiveness shines through as she talks about playing the lead role of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt in Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky.” Like the character she portrays, Corlew takes a big-picture…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Jake Rojas channels quirkiness of “Silent Sky” love interest
Jake Rojas is quick to admit that he gets lost in his thoughts when talking about something he’s passionate about. “Beautiful. Emotional. Touching,” he rattles off when describing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Lela Duncan brings the spunk to pioneering astronomer in “Silent Sky”
For Lela Duncan, Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky” is more than a history lesson. “It’s deep. It’s humorous. It’s romantic,” she describes. “The storytelling is unique and the set is breathtaking. It’s…
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” to run Feb. 13-16
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” will open Thursday, Feb. 13, and explore women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month. Lauren Gunderson’s story follows the life and…
Polk State Theatre presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Polk State Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” ran Nov. 14-17 and 21-24 at the Fine Arts Theatre on the Winter Haven Campus. The comedy explores love and deception in the 16th century…
Polk State Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
Polk State Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” opens Thursday, Nov. 14, with performances this weekend and next. The Shakespearean comedy explores love and deception in the 16th century on the island of…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Polk State Theatre presented “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 11-14 and 18-21 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Directed by Professor Mark Hartfield, the classic musical…
Polk State Theatre to finish season with musical farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Polk State Theatre is closing out its 2018-2019 season with the musical farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” set during springtime 200 B.C. in Rome. Based off the book by…
Polk State College kicks off Spring 2019 Arts Schedule
Polk State College has kicked off another season of The Arts with a schedule filled with Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts events for students, faculty, staff, and community members to enjoy. With annual favorites including…
Polk State Theatre presents interactive “Our Town”
Polk State Theatre will continue the 2018-2019 season with the interactive play “Our Town” – a metadrama by Thornton Wilder often referred to as a “play within a play.” Polk State Theatre’s production, directed by…