Their patience and compassion made a tough time a little easier.

The Theatre Roanoke College cast of the spring musical, [title of show], was surprised by a special guest on their closing night this past Saturday, April 13.

Theatre Roanoke College's "Becky Shaw" runs through Sunday.

Watch rehearsal scenes and interviews with the cast and stage crew of Theatre Roanoke College's "Circle Mirror Transformation."

Since 1985, the honors have showcased the quality and diversity of arts and culture in the Roanoke Valley.

At a retirement party, Arthur was surprised by several former shop assistants and alumni of Roanoke's theater program. He was especially surprised when they announced the formation of an endowed scholarship in his honor. He was presented with a "gold" drill, an alternative to the more traditional gold watch.

"La Mision," written by Dr. Dolores Flores-Silva, is one of several short plays performed at Micro Theater Miami.