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
“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
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
Each year, Missouri State arranges for acting, musical theatre and dance students to perform for and network with industry professionals in hotspots such as New York City and Los Angeles. Hannah Green lightly hops up and down, her high heels clicking the floor to a steady beat. A few feet away, Nick Driscoll’s mouth is awkwardly poised as he quietly emits … [Read more...] about Showcases ready acting, musical theatre and dance students for the next stage