As It Is In Heaven
As It Is in Heaven is coming to the Edward and Bernice Humphreys Theater Building September 25–28.
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance warmly invites the community to experience As It Is in Heaven, a compelling exploration of faith, community, and tradition. Written by Arlene Hutton, this evocative play transports audiences to the 1830s Shaker society of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, where the arrival of Fanny, a non-believer claiming to have seen angels, challenges the town’s orderly way of life. Through heartfelt hymns, dance, and spiritual gifts, the story explores themes of doubt, wonder, and the search for truth in a world shaped by faith and custom.
Directed by Holly L. Derr, this production offers a thoughtful and moving celebration of Shaker traditions and the human spirit.
University of Memphis - Performing Arts
- The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, the region's largest and most comprehensive performing arts facility, is the proud home of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. With a commitment to showcasing the performing arts within the community, this world-class center spans 82,000 square feet and boasts state-of-the-art facilities.
Conceived as a hub for artistic expression, education, and community engagement, the center is the realization of the late Rudi E. Scheidt's vision. Alongside his family, he aspired to create a world-class performing arts center for their beloved hometown. After two decades of dedication and planning, the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center officially opened its doors on February 4, 2023.
- The Department of Theatre & Dance, located in the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, fosters the development of our students on an individual basis. We offer a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, musical theatre, dance, dance science and design and technical production as well as an MFA in Theatre with concentrations in directing and design and technical production. We tailor our program to your needs. We offer dynamic performance, design, and production opportunities both in the classroom and in our four performance spaces. We also create an intimate community for intense one-on-one learning opportunities. Our faculty nurtures the individual progress of each student. We offer the opportunity for students to explore a range of areas within the theatre or a specialization in only one.