"The writing is exceptional and, at times, deeply moving. This show is the perfect opportunity to experience a sense of community in live performance again." It is that time yet again, folks. The Department of Theatre and Dance's first Mainstage of the 2021-2022 academic year is finally here. We are kicking off the season with a feel-good and down-to-earth show that is sure to … [Read more...] about Ordinary Bears
This week’s Student Spotlight is over the fun-loving and down-to-earth Chloe Jewell! Chloe Jewell is a senior in the Bachelor of Science Theatre program with an English Literature minor. Some of her many credits include: Medea in Because I Am Your Queen with Missouri State B.A./B.S. Theatre, Director of Miss Julie with Tabula Rasa X UCYA, Dramaturg for The Comedy … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Chloe Jewell
Hello Bears, and welcome back! We here in the Department of Theatre and Dance hope you have had an amazing first week and are excited at all there is to come this semester. We have an incredible series of Mainstages, another musical performance with a full symphony orchestra, the return of student organization Tabula Rasa, and Laboratory Theatre Co.'s first full season. Take a … [Read more...] about Theatre and Dance Episode 2021: The Bears Strike Back
"Theatre is a place where every race, creed sexuality, and gender is equal, is embraced, and is loved" - James Corden With all of the care in the world and warmth in our hearts, we are proud to announce and congratulate the spring 2021 graduates from our Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Bachelor of … [Read more...] about Congratulations Spring 2021 B.A./B.S. Theatre Seniors
"The story is dark and nihilistic. It confronts the fact that for many, the American Dream is not possible. Suburbia is a lie..." SubUrbia, by Eric Bogosian and directed by Joe Price, "chronicles the nighttime activities of a group of aimless 20-somethings still living in their suburban New Jersey hometown and their reunion with a former high school classmate who has become a … [Read more...] about Sub-Bear-ia