With the theme of DREAM BIG! Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre will entertain audiences with three live shows this year. But the schedule will be different to celebrate the grand opening of the theatre’s new permanent structure, the John Goodman Amphitheatre. “The enchanting legacy of Tent Theatre is a cornerstone of Missouri State,” said Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of MSU’s … [Read more...] about Tent Theatre announces updates to 60th season
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters at Missouri State University is a destination campus for the arts. The college has seven departments: Art and Design; Communication; English; Media, Journalism and Film; Modern and Classical Languages; Music; and Theatre and Dance. It also has five interdisciplinary programs: antiquities; electronic arts; global studies; … [Read more...] about Looking back and forging ahead
When the curtain rises on the 2022 season of Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre, the audience will have an even greater reason to cheer: They’ll be seated in the new John Goodman Amphitheatre in the new Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park. The university broke ground on the project today (April 8). “This new arts park and permanent amphitheatre are much welcome additions to … [Read more...] about Construction begins on new amphitheatre and arts park
Part of getting ready for college is imagining yourself there. But some students don’t have a clear idea of what that looks like. Maybe he would be a first-generation college student. Maybe his school districts doesn’t have the resources for the fields he dreams of. Maybe he believes he has to declare a major when he walks on campus in order to be successful. Dr. Shawn Wahl, … [Read more...] about Expanding access and options for precollege experiences
Missouri State University has made a big addition to the Springfield arts community. Dozens-of-Steinway-pianos big. The Board of Governors in July approved a contract to buy new Steinway & Sons pianos, considered around the world as the ultimate performance instruments. Missouri State will be one of only four schools in Missouri to have All-Steinway status by June … [Read more...] about New pianos on the (Stein)way to MSU