A New Era for UAPB Theater: From The Color Purple to Memphis the Musical
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Theater Department is undergoing a remarkable revitalization, a testament to the collective efforts of faculty, students, and the community. As UAPB ends the 2025 spring semester, Taijee Bunch, in his first year as UAPB’s theater instructor, has directed the production of The Color Purple, The Musical in April and is currently working as the director for Memphis the Musical, set to grace the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at The Arts & Science Center, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff, from July 17-20, 2025.