Welcome back, Bears! I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing winter break and were able to spend some time with your loved ones. I also hope you all brought back your winter coats because this first week back sure is a chilly one! Classes started off strong this shortened week, and you already know that means rehearsals have begun yet again. We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of performances this semester that are sure to blow your socks off and showcase the amazing talent here at Missouri State University.
Take a look below to see this semester’s amazing performance opportunities!
Carrie: The Musical
- Music by Michael Gore
- Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
- Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
- Based on the Novel by Stephen King
- Directed by Sheridan Mirador
- Produced by Laboratory Theatre Co.
- Performed in Springfield Little Theatre’s Education Center, The Judy
- 7:00pm Performances on February 4 and 5
Burlesque
- Presented by MO State Dance Co.
- Hosted by Stella Nova
- Performed at Martha’s Vineyard (219 W. Olive St.)
- 10:45pm Performance on February 10
Good Kids
- Written by Naomi Iizuka
- Directed by Sarah Wiggin
- Performed in the Balcony Theatre (Craig Hall’s Second Floor)
- 7:30pm Performances on March 2, 3, 8, and 9
- 2:30pm Performance on February 27th
Baltimore
- Written by Kirsten Greenidge
- Directed by Jon Herbert
- Performed in the Balcony Theatre (Craig Hall’s Second Floor)
- 7:30pm Performances on February 28 and March 1, 4, and 7
- 2:30pm Performance on March 6
Original Song Cabaret
- Produced by Tabula Rasa
- Performance Information TBA!
A Bright New Boise
- Written by Samuel D. Hunter
- Directed by Joe Price
- Performed in Credo Arts Center
- 7:30pm Performances on March 24, 25, and 26
- 2:30pm Performances on March 27
A Chorus Line
- Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
- Music by Marvin Hamlisch
- Lyrics by Edward Kleban
- Conceived by Michael Bennett
- Directed by Sarah Wilcoxon
- Performed in Craig Hall’s Coger Theatre
- 7:30pm Performances on April 7, 8, and 9
- 2:30pm Performance on April 10
The Girl She Was
- Written by Amy Mayer
- Produced by UCYA
- Performance Location TBA!
- Performances on April 22, 23, and 24
Mostly Chaste
- Written by Abigail Jensen
- Produced by Laboratory Theatre Co.
- Performance Location TBA!
- Performances on April 29 and 30
Boundless: Spring Dance Concert
- Coordinated by Azaria Hogans
- Performed in Craig Hall’s Coger Theatre
- 7:30pm Performances on May 5, 6, and 7
- 2:30pm Performances on May 8
The Sh*t Show
- Coordinated by Tabula Rasa
- Performance Information TBA!
You can find more information about these shows by checking out the following pages: T&D Mainstages, Laboratory Theatre Co., Tabula Rasa, UCYA, and MO State Dance Co.
This is a semester jam-packed to the brim, and we could not be more excited. Make sure to go out and support these amazing artists!