When Joel Williams first arrived on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, he had every intention of becoming a video game designer. Until he took a computer class and didn\u2019t understand any of the course material.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was initially a computer science major,\u201d said the senior theatre and criminal justice double major from Hope. \u201cAfter a discussion with my advisor, I realized that I didn\u2019t need to be a computer science major to be a video game designer.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the meantime he discovered a new career path. Williams took an acting class so he could have a fun course on his schedule. Even though he didn\u2019t receive a part in the first play he tried out for, Williams decided that acting might be his next career choice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI continued to audition,\u201d said Williams. \u201cI decided that I wanted to pursue acting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Three years after arriving on the SAU campus, Williams has a long list of acting and behind-the-scenes credits to his acting r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Although he is not a member of the cast in his last production at SAU, Williams is still a part of the play. He serves as assistant house manager of the Department of Theatre and Mass Communication production of \u201cThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged.\u201d<\/p>\n
Performance dates for the play are Tuesday through Thursday, April 25-27, 2006. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Harton Theater. Admission is $2 for students, faculty, and staff, and $4 for general admission.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really wish I was acting in this production,\u201d said Williams. \u201cWhen I read the script, I was convinced that this play was for me. Unfortunately, I had a time conflict and was not able to be a member of the cast.\u201d<\/p>\n
He is also filming a documentary about the play from auditions to the final bow.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter graduation I am going into film and acting,\u201d said Williams. \u201cIn the fall or spring I will attend the New York Film Academy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams is convinced he will make it in the world of film and acting, but he has a back up plan just in case.<\/p>\n
\u201cI chose to have a criminal justice as a double major because I wanted to do something where I could help people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
From props manager to sound design to publicity, Williams has been involved with every theatre production since he has been in school.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a theatre major, students are required to have some role in every production,\u201d said Williams. \u201cThis involvement gives me a better education and understanding of how things work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams is a 2001 graduate of Northside Christian School in Texarkana, and is the son of Keenan Williams and Peggy Williams of Hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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