Professor Emeritus Harold Tedford passes away
We are saddened to announce that Harold Tedford, professor emeritus of theatre, died Oct. 20, 2021.
Professor Tedford joined Wake Forest’s faculty in 1965 and retired in 1998. During his tenure at Wake Forest, Professor Tedford taught, mentored, inspired, amused and uplifted innumerable students and faculty. He directed over 40 plays, he taught at Wake’s Worrell House twice, he took hundreds of students and community members on trips to New York and London to immerse themselves in theatre, and he helped design and fulfill his dream of a new Fine Arts Center on the campus in 1976.
In 2016, the Main Stage at Wake Forest’s Scales Fine Arts Center was renamed the Harold Tedford Main Stage in his honor.
An event to celebrate Professor Tedford’s life is being planned for the spring. An obituary is available here.
The Wake Forest community grieves Professor Tedford’s death and extends our condolences to his family and friends, as well as those at Wake Forest who had the opportunity to know him.
Wake Forest offers support and counseling services for faculty and staff. The Chaplain’s Office can be reached at 336-758-5210. The Employee Assistance Program is available at 336-716-5493.
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Secrest Artists Series presents Savion Glover
Tony Award-winning tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover brings his unprecedented talents and creativity to Wake Forest on Nov. 10. His performance will be presented by the Secrest Artist Series.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket information is available here. The show is free to Wake Forest students, faculty, staff and retirees with their University ID.
Due to the popularity of this performance, the Secrest Artist Series encourages people to arrive early for the best seating selection.
A pre-performance talk will be led by Nina Lucas, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance and artistic director of the Wake Forest dance company.
For more information, call 336-758-5757.
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