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Love and magic

June 23, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

On stage, Antuan Raimone is known for his ability to quickly analyze and execute choreography — seeming to move between characters and tonal shifts with superhuman ease. It's why he's called “Magic.” Raimone refined this talent early in his career, performing on cruise ships after earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Missouri State, then dancing with the … [Read more...] about Love and magic

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishmentts Tagged With: antuan magic raimone, antuan raimone, Dance, musical theatre

Olivia: performer

May 31, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

As a child, Olivia Marie Jones "wanted to sing all the time." She loved classics like "Annie" and "Aladdin" and knew she would pursue performing. Of course, there are many paths to this career, and Olivia wasn't always sure hers included college. "I know that in this field, you don't necessarily need the piece of paper to prove you're good," she says. But she chose … [Read more...] about Olivia: performer

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acting, acting showcase, Giving Voice, kurt heinlein, la showcase, musical theatre, musical theatre showcase, nyc showcase, olivia marie jones, robert westenberg, sarah wiggin, sarah wilcoxon, Student accomplishments

Teaching from experience

March 28, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

“How can we truthfully live under imaginary circumstances on stage?” asks Lisa Brescia, assistant professor in the department of theatre and dance. It’s the essential question for a professional actor, she says. “Honestly living in the world of the play as someone else, seemingly effortlessly, is the job.” And she says, “How I prepare may be different from other people; … [Read more...] about Teaching from experience

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acting, lisa brescia, musical theatre, twelfth night

Anna: performer, global citizen

January 8, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IleaSBzxFrw "It puts a different perspective on it." That's how acting student Anna Surrell describes the way Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA) — a global festival on sustainability — affected her thinking about the environment. According to the CCTA website, the festival is "a collaboration between the Center for Sustainable Practice … [Read more...] about Anna: performer, global citizen

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #citizenbear, Acting, ccta, climate change theatre action, COAL, kurt heinlein, Student accomplishments, sustainability, Theatre

BFA Dance auditions begin Nov. 18

November 12, 2017 by Lucie Amberg

Prospective dance students are invited to audition on campus beginning Nov. 18. Key details What: BFA Dance auditions When: Nov. 18, 2017; Feb. 23-25, 2018 How: When you arrive, you will meet the dance faculty, take a technique class that includes ballet, modern and jazz, have an opportunity to spend some time with Missouri State student representatives and … [Read more...] about BFA Dance auditions begin Nov. 18

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Audition, BFA, Dance

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