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
I hear America singing... I hear the varied carols... I hear... "I hear America singing..." The first words of the opening song to Missouri State University's Department of Theatre and Dance's first musical of the spring 2021 semester! These lyrics, from All the Livelong Day, are the premiere to the musical Working by Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz and directed by faculty … [Read more...] about “Working” Bears
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!
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!
Tent Theatre's 59th season for the summer of 2021 has officially been released! Let's see what Tent has in store for us: First, we have Beehive: The 60's Musical! This timeless and groovy celebration of female empowerment created by Larry Gallagher features six strong rock/pop/R&B female vocalists singing and dancing to some of the 60's greatest female … [Read more...] about Tent Theatre Summer 2021 Season Announcement!