RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (February 28, 2008)---The Arkansas Tech University Theatre Department’s production of “Assassins”, which was temporarily postponed earlier this month, has been rescheduled for the weekend of March 14.
The show will be performed in its entirety with extra security measures in place. Specific details of the production are being determined and will be announced in the next few days.
Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown made the announcement late Thursday afternoon, expressing his gratitude to Vice President Jack Hamm and Dr. Tim Smith, chair of the university’s faculty senate and a cast member of the play, for working to make sure that the show was quickly rescheduled.
“I am so pleased with the leadership of Dean Georgena Duncan, Department Head Donna Vocate, Dr. Smith and, as always, Vice President Jack Hamm, without whom this quick resolution would not have been possible,” Brown said. “The postponement of this show was never about censorship or restricting anyone’s rights; rather, it was about taking seriously our responsibility to insure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff. In today’s environment, that responsibility sometimes will force us to make difficult short-term decisions. I am personally pleased that we resolved the safety issues quickly and that these talented students who have worked so hard will be able to showcase their gifts in this production.”
