Pike Piddlers – The Tropolitan

Piddlers remind crowd why they ‘came into this room’

February 2, 2017February 1, 2017 Trojan Living

Kelvin Hawkins Staff Writer This past weekend Troy University hosted the 11th annual Pike Piddlers storytelling event for students and local residents. The show took place in the Trojan Center Theater on Friday and Saturday, and featured four experienced performers. Friday’s event featured a single, free performance, while Saturday comprised three separate sessions open to the public. Many students were encouraged to attend the performance by professors of journalism and communication, such as Maryjo Cochran, professor of broadcast journalism and communication studies. “This is a wonderful opportunity that we (did)…

Famed piddlers to bring ‘lost art’ to campus

January 26, 2017January 25, 2017 Trojan Living

Sable Riley Arts & Entertainment Editor Madina Seytmuradova Staff Writer Masters of storytelling, the Pike Piddlers, are putting on several performances on campus this weekend. A single free concert by Josh Goforth, a member of Pike Piddlers and nationally recognized storyteller and musician, is set for Friday, Jan. 27, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in the Trojan Center Theatre. For some students, attendance is required or strongly urged by their professors, according to Maryjo Cochran, professor of broadcast journalism and communication studies, calling the event a “unique” opportunity for students…