In January, a small group of Missouri State opera students attended the annual National Opera Association (NOA) conference in Florida. This conference serves as an incredible opportunity for students to network with professionals, scout graduate programs, and attend sessions on acting, repertoire, and professional development. The highlight of the conference is the Collegiate … [Read more...] about Opera students place second at national conference
Missouri State’s award-winning troupe Opera Theatre will perform a double bill of operas this weekend at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Operas to be performed The group will perform the short operas, “Saint Thomas the Carpenter” and “Suor Angelica” in performances on April 8 and April 10. Saint Thomas the Carpenter Bruce Trinkley's opera “Saint Thomas the … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre explores themes of piety in weekend performances
The Missouri State Opera Theatre will present “Die Fledermaus,” or “The Bat,” April 17 and 19 in the Savoy Ballroom on Commercial Street. The performances are open to the public and tickets can be purchased online. About the operetta “Die Fledermaus” is a German operetta composed by Johann Strauss II. It premiered in 1874. The comedy is set in late 19th century Vienna, … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre performs Strauss operetta at Savoy Ballroom
Join the Missouri State University Opera Theatre for an afternoon of music, fun, passion, vengeance and love as it presents the classic Mozart opera, "The Magic Flute." Performances take place Friday, April 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 21, 3-5 p.m., at the Ellis Hall Recital Hall. "The Magic Flute" highlights talent from across the College of Arts & Letters (COAL) … [Read more...] about MSU Opera Theater presents Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”