Timed with the start of the 2018-2019 academic year, Dr. Shawn Wahl commissioned a video to celebrate the College of Arts & Letters (COAL). "We're proud to be a destination campus for the arts," Wahl said. "We want everyone to know." A recent string of accomplishments has underscored this reputation. Wahl said, "We have faculty performing on Broadway, student … [Read more...] about The making of “Rise and Shine”
Springfield businessman and philanthropist Guy Mace donated a remarkable collection of art and artifacts to Missouri State University’s department of art and design. The collection includes African masks, figural wooden staffs and ceremonial knives and spears from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries along with Native American, Asian and Oceanic masks and … [Read more...] about Guy Mace makes significant gift of non-Western art
Dr. Shawn Wahl, interim dean of the College of Arts and Letters, has been appointed to the board of the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Wahl said, “I am grateful to serve on the board of directors of the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Our community arts programs are important connections for our work in Missouri State's College of Arts and Letters. "I look forward … [Read more...] about Shawn Wahl joins board of Springfield Regional Arts Council
The College of Arts and Letters congratulates Lisa Brescia of the department of theatre and dance. Brescia will join the Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen." Brescia is taking an artistic leave to play the role of Heidi Hansen. In a statement, Brescia said, "After I received the offer to join the Broadway company, and Missouri State gave me their … [Read more...] about Lisa Brescia returning to Broadway
"It was a goal of mine," says Sarah Wiggin. "I wanted to elevate women in leadership roles." And in that regard, her first season as Tent Theatre's artistic director (after serving two years in an interim role) is already a success. The 2018 season features three female directors as well as a female production stage manager. Women are also playing leadership roles in set … [Read more...] about Classic stories, current goals