What is theater when its purpose is not solely entertainment? When theater expands to inspire a student's thoughts, dreams and ambitions, it is called the Institute for Conscious Acting.
In recognition of African-American History Month, the University of La Verne Department of Theatre Arts in conjunction with the Associated Student Federation (ASF) Forum and the Steven Kent Institute of Conscious Acting, present John O'Neal in "Stories from the Life and Writing of Junebug Jabbo Jones."
"Conscious acting" is changing the method of acting that is being taught to University of La Verne theater students. Internationally-known director Steven Kent was a sabbatical replacement for Dr. David Flaten, professor of theatre arts, last spring, when he introduced conscious acting to the ULV community.
Starting next semester, students will have the opportunity to enroll in three theater courses taught by Steve Kent, who will replace Dr. David Flaten, professor of theatre arts, who will be on sabbatical.