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
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
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
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
Two months before Missouri State's 2015 acting showcase in Los Angeles, Alicia Douglas was in her hometown of St. Louis for a cattle call audition — an opportunity to be seen by many casting professionals from across the U.S. hiring for theatre, television and film. Douglas, now a musical theatre alumna, was excited when she was invited to a callback, but knew a February … [Read more...] about Theatre ‘family’ gets student back on her feet after devastating accident