LCC Student Performs in Texas


Clay Whittington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of the production is the Palo Duro Canyon Outdoor Epic Theater itself. There are comparable outdoor theaters like it in the world. With the canyon walls serving as the backdrop and stage for the production, it is guaranteed to be a sensational experience.
This special production will run for one season only for a total of 58 performances. The official season ends Aug. 19.

Whittington graduated from Kinston High School in 2005 and currently attends Lenoir Community College. While at Kinston High, he was involved with numerous clubs including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Drama Club, and Spanish Club. He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the Methodist Youth Foundation and Church Praise Band.

While at Kinston High, he played the baritone in the marching band, the trombone in the concert band, and the guitar in the jazz band. He also played the guitar and mandolin in the 2004 KHS Drama Club production of "Big River."

A guitar instructor, his musical experience includes serving as a pit musician for the Kinston High School Drama Club, pianist for the Arts Council Exhibit openings and other local events and serving as the musical director for the LCC productions of "Annie" and "Nunsense." He has performed at the Miss Lenoir Community College Pageant.

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Page updated: May 2, 2008
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Lenoir Community College student Clay Whittington of Kinston is spending his summer in Texas participating in one of the largest outdoor theater companies in the United States, the Palo Duro Canyon Outdoor Epic Theater.

The son of Linda Whittington and Mike Whittington, he joins a group of 60 who were selected from more than 2,000 who auditioned to perform in the outdoor theater. In conjunction with the parks 75th anniversary, TEXAS the musical outdoor drama is celebrating its 37th birthday. This unique outdoor production portrays the historical romance of the American West and the settlement of Texas in the 1800's.

For years the theater has entertained and educated thousands of fellow Texans and world travelers with its outstanding productions. This year, in honor of its 37th birthday, artistic director Bruce Lumpkin will produce The Best of TEXAS, a combined creative vision of former artistic directors and the evolution of the production to its present state.

It's no small production with state-of-the-art lights, sound, special effects and more than 120 performers and actors making it an impressive Broadway-style production.