The Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance is back in the game with its first in-person production this year! That's right! The spring 2021 Mainstage season is opening with live performances of Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins! It is a morality play described by Dr. Kyle A. Thomas, director of this production, as "about facing the realities and anxieties … [Read more...] about The Spring 2021 T&D Mainstages Commence with “Everybody!”
That's right, folks- the brand-new Tent Theatre permanent structure is underway! Thursday, April 8th was an eventful day for all Tent Theatre members and patrons as it marked the beginning of Tent Theatre's next exciting chapter! It was only 58 years ago that Robert Gilmore and Irene Coger worked together to create a new summer performance venue that would be … [Read more...] about The New Tent Theatre Structure Breaks Ground!
This week’s Student Spotlight is over the caring and dedicated Brooke Williamson! "Brooke is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, as well as one of the fiercest dancers!" Brooke is a sophomore in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance program. She has several theatre and dance competition credits from high school and has since danced in the Fall Dance Concert … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Brooke Williamson
The Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce its three new and renovated studio spaces! As the entire world of theatre and performance art has discovered in the past year, there may come a time when auditioning live in front of a casting director may not always be an option. It is becoming more and more essential in this technological age to have the tools and … [Read more...] about New Voice-Over and On-Camera Audition Studios!
This week’s Student Spotlight is over the strong and caring Dung Truong! "Dung is one of a kind" and "an amazing, responsible friend." Dung is a senior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting program. His credits include The Comedy of Errors with T&D Mainstages, James in Brothers in a Hotel Bed with the Directing II One-Acts, Still Life with Iris with UCYA, … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Dung Truong