In 1962, Tent Theatre was first conceived as a summer solution to a hot box theater with little ventilation and no air conditioning. At that time, it's safe to assume no one would have imagined that during the subsequent six decades Tent Theatre would transform into a cornerstone of the department: an experience which provides students concentrating on stage management the … [Read more...] about Building to the top
The College of Arts and Letters invites Missouri State staff members to join us Tuesday, June 11, 2019, for Staff Appreciation Night at Tent Theatre. In this year’s production of the classic musical Grease, a carefree summer fling causes romantic complications. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. To reserve tickets, e-mail Barb Jones, director of special events in the … [Read more...] about 2019 Staff Appreciation Night at Tent Theatre
"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
Tent Theatre and Eden’s Flower Truck are partnering up on opening performance dates for Tent Theatre. At 5 p.m. on the opening night of each Tent Theatre production, the Flower Truck will be located on the Pad between Craig Hall and Grand Street! This unique concept of a floral shoppe is a wonderful touch to our opening night performances. They are generously donating a … [Read more...] about Pick up flowers for opening nights at Tent
The College of Arts and Letters invites Missouri State staff members to join us Tuesday, June 12, 2018, for Staff Appreciation Night at Tent Theatre. This year’s performance, Cry-Baby, is a fun-filled comedy featuring the ultimate battle of the bands. Each staff member may reserve two tickets, and each ticket comes with a voucher for Andy’s frozen custard at … [Read more...] about Staff Appreciation Night at Tent Theatre