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Nathan Curry
  • Louisville, KY

Nathan Curry Performs In Jungalbook at Trevecca Nazarene University

2012 Apr 4

Nathan Curry, a Senior Dramatic Arts major from Louisville, KY, performed the role of Costume Design for the production of the Jungalbook. The play is an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famous Mowgli stories from his two popular jungle books. This production takes an innovative approach to a classic story. Designed to appeal to a mainstream family audience and to persons on the autism spectrum, this production is the first "applied theater" presentation at Trevecca.The Jungalbook production has allowed Trevecca to build relationships with those involved in Nashville's autistic community. The production is supported by the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee and The Brown Center for Autism.In the fall of 2012, Trevecca will offer a minor in applied theater, an academic program which allows students to blend learning in two programs - dramatic arts and social justice.

Trevecca Nazarene University (www.trevecca.edu), located in Nashville, Tenn., is now in its 111th year. Trevecca's 2,400+ students represent 37 states and seven foreign countries. Trevecca students participate in a wide variety of community services and contribute to the city of Nashville while enjoying the rich cultural life that Nashville offers. They study in 85 baccalaureate-degree programs and three associate-degree programs, in master's degrees in six disciplines, and in two doctoral program (education and clinical counseling).