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Alumna Lauren Sweetser appearing in new film

September 4, 2018 by Jacqueline Crawford

Missouri State University acting alum Lauren Sweetser (Winters Bone, Addicted) stars in The Riot Act, which is being theatrically released mid-Sept. Over a dozen Missouri State current Acting and Musical Theater majors did background work on the film. An early Fandango synopsis of the film states that Sweetser has "leading star stature." The Riot Act hits theaters nationwide … [Read more...] about Alumna Lauren Sweetser appearing in new film

Filed Under: Acting, Alumni Accomplishmentts, Announcement, Employment, News Tagged With: kurt heinlein, lauren sweetser, The Riot Act

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, Dance, musical theatre Tagged With: antuan magic raimone, antuan raimone

Good People at SCT Features MSU

August 29, 2017 by Theatre and Dance

Good People at Springfield Contemporary Theatre will feature many MSU students, faculty, and alumni in the cast, crew, and creative team.  The show is set to open on Friday, September 8 and will run for three weekends. Those involved in the show, who come from Missouri State are: Melanie Dreyer-Lude (faculty): Director Molly Grotha (student): Assistant Director Kelsey … [Read more...] about Good People at SCT Features MSU

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishmentts, Newsletter

Alumna helps ‘set the stage’ with mobile shop in St. Louis

August 8, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

From standing in the spotlight to setting the stage for a home, she’s learned how to make herself (and others) happy. When alumna Jennifer Saputo-Peterson graduated from Missouri State in 2006, she wanted to use her bachelor’s degree in theatre to be a working actress in New York City, which she did from 2007-10. But now she helps St. Louisians set the stage for a happy … [Read more...] about Alumna helps ‘set the stage’ with mobile shop in St. Louis

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishmentts, News Tagged With: Alumni, alumni association, COAL, Indigo Home, Jennifer Saputo-Peterson

First musical theatre graduate brings cherished children’s book to Broadway

June 9, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

At 11 years old, musical theatre alumnus Nathan Tysen, ’99, fell in love with a coming-of-age story about eternal life, love and morality. "‘Tuck Everlasting’ had a profound effect on me," Tysen said. "When you're connecting to a character who is the same age as you are and also dealing with universal questions (of mortality and the afterlife) — this book really helped me … [Read more...] about First musical theatre graduate brings cherished children’s book to Broadway

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishmentts, musical theatre, News Tagged With: alumni association, broadway, COAL, musical theatre, nathan tysen, tuck everlasting the musical

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