As It Is in Heaven | University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance

By Darel Snodgrass

Published September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM CDT

The University of Memphis (UofM) Department of Theatre and Dance opens its season with "As It Is in Heaven" by Arlene Hutton.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Assistant Professor and Head of the Directing Program, Holly L. Derr, who directs this production exploring faith, community, and the human spirit in the 1830s Shaker society of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, September 25 — Sunday, September 28 (times vary)
Location: Studio Theatre at UofM (3745 Central Ave)
Get ticket information >

Tags

Checking on the Arts Local Events University of Memphis (UofM)University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance

Darel Snodgrass

I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.

See stories by Darel Snodgrass