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The Rocky Horror Show: Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Willow Peyton November 1, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. — West Liberty University Hilltop Players presentation of Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” was a undeniably brilliant and visually stunning production with a phenomenal...

Hilltop Players to present  ‘9 to 5’ as this spring’s musical

Hilltop Players to present ‘9 to 5’ as this spring’s musical

Emily SaIvatori and Emily SaIvatori April 3, 2019

The Hilltop Players are presenting “9-5: The Musical.” The show runs in the Kelly Theater April 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday, April 14 matinee at 3 p.m. Dr. Melinda Kriesberg, director of...

‘Secret in the Wings’ opens tonight in the Kelly Theater

November 29, 2018

By Yijing Shen, Distribution Manager   West Liberty University’s student co-directed play “Secret in the Wings” opens at Kelly Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29.  The play, written...

Hilltop Players inspire with ‘The Miracle Worker’

October 27, 2018

By Ashley Cole, Contributing Writer The Hilltop Players opened the 2018-19 season with “The Miracle Worker,” a play inspired by the relationship of Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing leading...

Hilltop Players kick off new season tonight with ‘The Miracle Worker’

Hilltop Players kick off new season tonight with ‘The Miracle Worker’

October 18, 2018

By Hanna Perry and Macy Santicola, Contributing Writer and Advertising Manager   West Liberty University’s Hilltop Players kick off their 2018-2019 season tonight, Oct. 18, with “The Miracle Worker,”...

Hilltop Players prepare for Romeo and Juliet

April 10, 2018

By Corey Riner, Contributing Writer When people think of the word “play,” chances are that one name stands out above all others: Shakespeare. His works, while hundreds of years old, still manage to...

“18 Victoria” showcases talented Hilltop Players

March 2, 2018

By Emily Salvatori, Editor The semester’s theater season opened with the show “18 Victoria” on Feb. 22. The production’s cast, set and technical elements all work together well to tell the story...

Hilltop Players premiere “18 Vi­ctoria” tonight in Kelly Theater

February 22, 2018

By Jacob Ward, Contributing Writer   The West Liberty University Hilltop Players open the first show of the semester “18 Victoria” today. The show will run Feb. 22-23 at 7:30 p.m., March 1-3 at 7:30...

Hilltop Players awe audiences with Christmas play

December 13, 2017

By Hanna Perry, Contributing Writer On Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, I had the opportunity to see the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which was performed by the West Liberty University’s Hilltop Players....

Hilltop Players present ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

November 28, 2017

By Taylor Long, Contributing Writer   Get ready to get into the Christmas spirit with the Hilltop Players’ production of “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson, beginning on Nov. 30...

Hilltop Players’ one-act plays entertain audiences

November 4, 2017

By Hanna Perry, Contributing Writer  On Oct. 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., the West Liberty University Hilltop Players presented five short one act plays. The production was directed...

Trumpet Solo: Dr. Melinda Kreisberg

October 24, 2017

Compiled by Yijing Shen, Contributing Writer   Dr. Melinda Kreisberg is a biology professor, director of Accreditation and Academic planning, and an Accreditation Liaison Officer for West Liberty University....

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