Western Carolina University

Screenwriter Terry Curtis Fox (left), author Ron Rash (center), and Jack Sholder discuss Rash's adaptation of his short story "Chemistry."

Bruce Frazier (right) works with a student on the "Chemistry" sound crew.

Student Gregory Tomlin records a scene from "Young Cherokee."

"Chemistry": Students and faculty collaborated on a production of the short story "Chemistry" by Ron Rash, who holds WCU's Parris Distinguished Professorship in Appalachian Cultural Studies. A documentary about the process is also being made.
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"Young Cherokee": In April 2006, students filmed the last scenes from the Theatre in Education Company's performance of "Young Cherokee," concluding a year-long theatre initiative that has captured attention at national conferences and connected university students with the Cherokee people.
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48 Hour Film Project: Two student teams participated in the 48 Hour Film Project in Asheville this summer (2006).