Stage and Screen Productions to present 'Miss Havisham' and other short films
 

Feb. 7, 2023 - Join the Music and Stage and Screen Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Thursday, Feb. 16, for a Red Carpet Gala Premiere Screening of “Miss Havisham” and other short films produced by students in the Stage and Screen Arts Program.

The free screening begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Theatre in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. No tickets are required. A reception with light refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m., prior to the screening.

The program will include:

• “Miss Havisham” is adapted and directed by Kathy Welch. Inspired by the characters in Charles Dickens' “Great Expectations,” “Miss Havisham” explores a tortured mind bent on a twisted form of vengeance. This short, filmed play utilizes stylized movement, original music, and creative cinematic techniques.

• A selection of short films produced by students in Erik Johnson’s Advanced Field Production class, in collaboration with students in Joe Rein’s Screenwriting class.

• A selection of short films and commercials produced by students in Casey Palbicki’s Multimedia for the Performing Arts class.