The AU Playhouse Presents The Denmark
Story
A
Dramatic telling of the life of AU’s longest-serving president, Annie Dove
Denmark
The Playhouse at Anderson University is
proud to present The Denmark Story,
by Scott Kirk, September 23-25 at 7:30 pm in AU’s Daniel Recital Hall of the
Rainey Fine Arts Center. There will also be an additional matinee show at 3:00
pm on September 25.
Featuring
Dr. Deborah McEniry in the lead role, The
Denmark Story, tells the story of the life of Dr. Annie Dove Denmark, Anderson
University president from 1928-1953. In addition to being the first female
college president in South Carolina, Denmark was the longest-serving president
in the institution’s history. Denmark was also one of the most intriguing
figures in the history of the Anderson community, known statewide for her
leadership ability and clout in an era when women were not usually such
prominent figures. The historic nature of the Denmark legacy is such that the
fascinating play depicting her life is provided in part by the South Carolina
Humanities Council.
The
event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Contact the AU
Box Office at 864-231-2080 for tickets or for more information.
Anderson University
is a comprehensive university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist
Convention offering bachelors and masters degrees. Anderson is ranked in the
Top Tier (top 21) of colleges and universities in the South, and one of 68 “Up and Coming” schools to watch in
America,” by U. S. News & World
Report. It is the #1 “Up and Coming” school in the South according to that
publication. Anderson has also
been named one of “Americas 100 Best College Buys,” Located in The Upstate
region of South Carolina near the foothills of the Appalachians, Anderson
University features a rigorous education in a supportive Christian environment.
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