The first mainstage of the semester, Picnic, opened this weekend in Balcony Theater. This American classic captures the repression and restlessness of mid-century middle America. At two neighboring households of women, preparations are underway for the annual picnic, a welcome diversion from their usual routines. Helen Potts spends her days dutifully caring for her elderly … [Read more...] about A T&D Picnic
That's right! 10 Hairy Legs is coming to Missouri State University over Presidents' Day weekend February 15th to 18th! Founded in 2012, 10 Hair Legs is an all-male dance company recognized nationally and internationally. They are are known for performing existing and original works, visiting universities, and giving master classes on several different dance styles to … [Read more...] about 10 Hairy Legs Come to Campus
This weekend is an exciting time for the T&D department! The BA/BS program has enlisted the help of Mina Samuels to bring her new play to be staged here at MSU. Her one act Because I Am Your Queen features Theatre and Dance students across various programs to bring this staged reading to life. In addition to the production, Mina will also be holding an embodied devising … [Read more...] about Because I Am Your BEAR
Have you ever wanted to work behind the scenes of a live production? Have you hoped to get hired under a paid contract at a professional equity theatre? Tent Theatre, located right here on Missouri State's campus in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for its next young professionals to work the technical aspects of the 58th season in summer of 2020. Positions include … [Read more...] about The Technical Side of Tent Theatre
Welcome back bears, T&D and all! It's officially the start of a new semester and so much more. Spring 2020 marks the beginning of a whole new decade, one we're positive will be filled with artistic discovery and creativity. Let's take a look at the exciting work being done throughout the department! This semester's opening production goes MO State Dance Co.'s kick-off … [Read more...] about Welcome Back Bears