Odessa College helps the arts thrive in the Permian Basin
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – For 50 years Odessa College has hosted live performances at the Globe Theatre. This year an energetic group of performers came together to perform Cymbeline, created by William Shakespeare, and locally directed by Aaron Ganz, Odessa College's theatre director.
KMID's very own Madeline Dunn played the main role in the performance, alongside several other local actors and theatre lovers.
Dunn encourages anyone to tryout for future plays and pursue their passions.
'If you're thinking about auditioning just try it,' Dunn said. 'I mean even if you get a small role its still like your playing a huge part in this you know, and you're bringing a story to life.'
Aiden Crow has acted for several years, and also played part in the Cymbeline performance. He gives credit to his colleagues for the heartfelt acts they put on this year.
'I have such a wonderful amazing group, all of these actors are so talented in all if their different ways that I've gotten close in and have made life-long friendships with with these people in this company,' Crow said.
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