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Mr. Samford 2024
April 4, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Doors open 6:30 p.m. This year, we will be hosting our annual Mr. Samford pageant in the Wright Center on April 4, 2024. This event is always a highlight of the year for Samford Greek Life on campus! The production will exemplify the highest ideals of humor and grandeur while supporting the philanthropy so close to our hearts: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Men from across campus will compete to prove themselves worthy of the title Mr. Samford. Proceeds benefit the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to support scholarships, educational programming, leadership development and our fight against breast cancer, which includes our partnerships with Bright Pink, the NFL and the American Cancer Society.

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Gospel Choir Invitational
Harmonies: Samford Gospel Gala
April 5, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

This choir invitational aims to celebrate the rich choral traditions and talents of choirs from across the state. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity for your choir to showcase their skills, gain valuable performance experience, and connect with other like-minded choirs. Samford University, renowned for its commitment to the arts and music, is excited to host this competition and welcomes choirs of all levels to participate.

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Tomorrow The Island Dies
Tomorrow, the Island Dies - A World Premiere Musical
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Location: Harrison Theatre

Book, Lyrics, and Music by Ryan Scott Oliver, 2023 Kleban Prize Recipient After a devastating succession of crushing hurricanes, the leadership have determined that life on the island of Haverness is no longer sustainable, and they must abandon it immediately. All the adults, small children, and the elderly have hurriedly evacuated Haverness to acquire new homes, new jobs, and set up new lives on the mainland, leaving behind a small collection of young adult volunteers to finish handling the abandonment. Widow Clack lives an exiled life running a lighthouse with her brother on the storm-crushed island. When a young man is found dead on the beach, the remaining collection of young adults combust into dangerous accusations leading to devastating division. Once a final, unexpected storm impacts the island, can Widow save the villagers from themselves? This production is part of the Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series. *Please note that the show includes language and content intended for mature audiences.

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Taylor Hicks
“Heart and Soul” with Taylor Hicks and the Taylor Hicks Band Benefitting Alabama Game Changers
April 19, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Join us for an evening with American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks and the Taylor Hicks Band. The event will be filled with Hicks's original soulful music, requested songs and the opportunity for interactive time getting to know Hicks and his band on a more personal level. Proceeds from this event will help children with learning disabilities access testing and intervention services at Alabama Game Changers, a local 501c-3 nonprofit. There is a special emphasis on raising funds to support children of adoption and foster care who have more complex learning struggles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Ian Philips
Director of Performance Venues
Performance Management Team
Wright Center
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Kylen Wijayasuriya
Senior Production Stage Manager
Performance Management Team
Wright Center