Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, commissioned a video to celebrate the quality, tradition and history of the department of theatre and dance. "Our theatre and dance programs are nationally recognized, thanks to the talent and commitment of our faculty, students, staff and alumni," Wahl said. The words of one such alumnus, John Goodman, provide the … [Read more...] about The making of “The Moment Before”
Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, commissioned a video to highlight the music department, the renovation of Ellis Hall and the university's new status as an All-Steinway School. "The musicians of Missouri State — both faculty and students — are remarkable. They contribute a great deal to the beauty and pride of the entire campus," Wahl said. "We're … [Read more...] about The making of “Ensemble”
COAL promotional video "Rise and Shine" earned recognition from the nation’s oldest national advertising trade association, the American Advertising Federation (AAF). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weSt0ds4VSw Award recognition AAF - Heartland awarded a Silver American Advertising Award, or ADDY, to the following collaborators for "Rise and Shine": Locke + Stache … [Read more...] about “Rise and Shine” recognized with advertising award
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 native Cailee Spaeny has been cast in a lead role in the upcoming box office hit Pacific Rim 2, starring alongside John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens). You might recognize her from her debut film role in a Missouri State electronic arts senior project, Counting to 1000. We sat down with director and writer Josh Pfaff to talk about the filmmaking … [Read more...] about Actress from Missouri State student film earns role in “Pacific Rim 2”