It’s showcase season, which means many College of Arts and Letters students will be traveling to New York and Los Angeles over the next two months to perform for industry professionals including agents, managers, casting directors, directors, producers and Missouri State alumni.

Showcase performers consistently garner a high rate of offers for representation.

New York City Showcase

Theatre and dance and music students will travel to New York City March 5-11 to participate in audition, dance and vocal workshops.

Seniors in musical theatre will meet with casting agents and gain valuable feedback about his or her image.

On March 7, the group will also perform a cabaret show with the MSU Jazz Studies Ensemble at (Le) Poisson Rouge for university-wide alumni and special guests. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required to be added to guest list.

2016 Performers

Los Angeles Showcase

Seniors in acting will be in Los Angeles From April 2-7 to engage workshops, panel discussions and performances.

On April 5, the group will participate in an open dress rehearsal for industry professionals and perform in a showcase at the Falcon Theatre. The showcase performance is open to Missouri State alumni and friends.

2016 Performers

Pictured at right:

(Top Row) Hannah Ferguson, Alex Baylard, Samantha Hayes, Christopher Parker, Alex Stompoly, Andrew Gordon, Hannah Green, Sean Simpson, Taryn Haley, Leah Koclanes;

(Middle Row) Kate McAllister, Ellie LeMer, Travis Holt, Melanie McCray, Jose Avendano, Tori Citro, Carly Hayes, Leah Hawkins, Kat McCaulla;

(Front Row) Annie Lay, Morgan Tate