It’s officially fall in Springfield and with the changing leaves come exciting productions from Missouri State’s theatre and dance department. This October, the dance program is showcasing their Fall Studio Series with a student-produced work: Hunak. Brittney Banaei, senior dance major, choreographed and directed Hunak, which roughly translates to “there” in Arabic. This … [Read more...] about Fall Studio Series features student-produced “Hunak”
The Diary of Anne Frank will the first show of Missouri State University's Theatre and Dance Department's Main Stage season during the 2017/2018 school year. This play is written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and is newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman from the book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. MSU's production of The Diary of Anne Frank will be directed by … [Read more...] about First Main Stage Show: The Diary of Anne Frank
The theatre and dance department is bringing one of Molière’s most famous works, “Tartuffe,” to Craig Hall’s Coger Theatre March 26-29. The play promises intricate, period costumes and comedic relief. About 'Tartuffe' Directed by associate professor Sara Brummel, the comedy follows Tartuffe, a charlatan with false piety and ulterior motives. His manipulation of Orgon and his … [Read more...] about ‘Tartuffe’ premieres March 26
Heading into the first weekend of Missouri State’s Tent Theatre open auditions, interest has soared to more than 200 applicants, presenting a promising—and record-breaking—start to the season, said theatre and dance managing director Mark Templeton. Templeton said the turnout is a testament that the summer stock’s success has come into full focus. “The transition from an … [Read more...] about Tent Theatre sees record-breaking audition sign up
The theatre and dance department will debut its first Spring 2015 production with “Runaways,” Feb. 12 – 15 at Coger Theatre. About Runaways Drawn from interviews and workshops with hundreds of teens, the production weaves together songs, dances, soliloquies and poems to expose the harsh reality of life on the streets. The characters — who span the spectrum of socio-economic, … [Read more...] about ‘Runaways’ opens Feb. 12