Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Center Stage, Three Rivers College’s theater company, will bring the madcap magic of old-fashion melodramas to the Tinnin Fine Arts Center with its production of “Egad, What a Cad” on Sept. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., with a matinee showing on Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $5 with a valid Three Rivers student ID. Tickets are available at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, the Financial Services office at Three Rivers’ Poplar Bluff Campus, online at trcc.edu/tinnin, or at the door.

“Egad” chronicles the gripping tale of Constance Hope, a beautiful young heroine haunted by a tragic past, and stalked by a black-hearted villain named Bertram Oleander. Saved in the nick of time by hero Manly Rash, the two must team up to foil Oleander’s dastardly plan once and for all. The second half of the production is a vaudeville show created and directed by Center Stage director Robert Cook, featuring classics of comedy like Abbott and Costello’s famous “Who’s on First” routine.

“I think audiences are going to have a lot of fun with ‘Egad,’ because this type of theater is quite rare these days, and I don’t think it ever has been done in Poplar Bluff.,” said Cook, who is also an instructor of theater at Three Rivers. “Melodrama plays are intentionally over-the-top, and one of the only kinds of theatre where the audience actually participates in the show, booing the villain and cheering for the heroes.”

Center Stage is a blended theater company that brings together students, college employees, and community members to produce live theater. It provides both local entertainment and hands-on experience for Three Rivers students interested in dramatic arts. The group plans to produce the award winning musical “Godspell” for its next show in Spring 2014. For more information on Center Stage and how to participate, or to purchase tickets for “Egad, What a Cad”, call Robert Cook at 573-840-9648.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

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Dexter, Missouri – Three new safety officers were sworn in this week at the Dexter campus of Three Rivers College.  Shown in the photo are from left to right:  Jake Baehr, Joel Robinson and Brent Stidham.

Jake Baehr is a returning officer and Joel and Brent are new.  Students should get to know them as they will be visible on campus each day.  We are glad to have such fine young men on campus!  Congratulations Jake, Joel and Brent.

Photo provided by Bill Hampton, Director of Dexter Center for Three Rivers College.

"The mission of the Three Rivers Department of Public Safety is to support the educational programs of Three Rivers College by providing a safe learning and working environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This mission will be accomplished by forming partnerships within our community designed to help prepare, prevent, respond, and recover from emergency incidents and incidents of crime. Our professionally trained officers and staff are committed to the safety and security of Three Rivers College."

To access the latest Three Rivers College security report on the main campus click Campus Security Report.