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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (November 16, 2005) — Milligan College junior Zoey Phelps has been accepted into the prestigious South African performing arts and educational training company, C-Kruis.
Phelps has worked with Milligan College faculty to earn academic credit for her participation in the performing team.
“I approached some of my professors and asked if they would be willing to support this opportunity as independent courses and internships,” Phelps said. “They were all more then willing to work with me and were genuinely excited about this opportunity.”
C-Kruis show teams travel throughout South Africa presenting youth weeks and energetic performing arts performances aimed at teens and young adults.
As a member of the C-Kruis performance team, Phelps will be involved on stage in dance, drama, experimental theatre and musical productions.
To qualify for acceptance into the company Phelps had to undergo an elaborate screening and audition process.
“The audition process was exhausting,” said Phelps. “I was asked to demonstrate my skills in dancing, singing, acting, painting, drawing and technical stage work. I then interviewed in front of a five person panel of judges for over an hour.”
Phelps is one of just ten chosen to be a part of the 2006 international C-Kruis team.
C-Kruis, located in Pretoria, South Africa, was founded in 1995 and consisted of a group of 28 artists. It features two performing arts companies (Reds and Blues) consisting of 49 artists each. A C-Kruis touring company travels throughout South Africa visiting a community for a period of 1 week.
Phelps, a psychology major, is originally from Nashville, Ind., and began dancing at age 3. She later progressed into acting where she participated in various theatres throughout the country. Phelps began singing at age 9 and has participated in various district and state vocal competitions.
She has been active in the theatre department at Milligan College participating in both “Footloose” and “Oklahoma!” She also served as choreographer of the children’s workshop production of “Fishtales” and the “One Act-Gershwin Revue.” Phelps also serves as choreographer for several Science Hill High School productions in Johnson City, Tenn.
For more information visit www.c-kruis.com or contact Zoey Phelps at ZLPhelps@milligan.edu .