Theatre 29 will kick off its 2021 theatrical season with a virtual presentation of the Broadway production “Songs for a New World,” and a diverse cast of performers is needed. Assignment reporter Charlie Thomas says today is the last day to submit an audition tape…
Theatre 29 is holding auditions for a streaming presentation of the Broadway musical “Songs for a New World.” The song cycle features a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel, and jazz, transporting its audience through the scope of its human journey. Director Scott Clinkscales is looking for a powerhouse cast of 6-8 performers ages 18 and older of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. Interested performers can view the submission details at theatre29.org. All taped auditions must be received by January 31. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this production will be streamed online for audiences on weekends from April 2-25.
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UNM Lobos coach Paul Weir sports the special Suits and Sneakers t-shirt that is part of the NABC’s Coaches vs. Cancer week as his team took on the Fresno State Bulldogs Thursday night at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. (Courtesy Samuel Marshall Photography)
Here are some extra notes, quotes, stats and whatever else I could empty out of the old notebook after Thursday’s 64-62 Lobos loss in overtime to the Fresno State Bulldogs in California:
The defense did its part
The Lobos defense on Thursday, really for the third time in the past four games, absolutely gave the team a chance to win.
2020 Advanced Stats Season Review Part 3: Defense
What kept the defense from living up to its billing in 2020?
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In the first two parts of our look back at the advanced stats from 2020, we’ve seen the big jump that GT took from the rock bottom of 2019 performance and then identified some significant areas in need of focus for the offense to take another step forward in 2021. This week, we’ll dive deeper into the defense, which failed to show the improvement that many desired and predicted this past season.
Looking at some of the top line defensive numbers, we see why so many GT fans were disappointed in the defensive performance this year. Success rate allowed went up from 43% to 45%, yards per play allowed dipped slightly from 5.8 to 5.5, and EPA/play allowed rose from 0.08 to 0.11. The offenses faced in 2020 were roughly equivalent to those of 2019, so the top line numbers tell a story of stagnation or slight regression, wh