"The writing is exceptional and, at times, deeply moving. This show is the perfect opportunity to experience a sense of community in live performance again." It is that time yet again, folks. The Department of Theatre and Dance's first Mainstage of the 2021-2022 academic year is finally here. We are kicking off the season with a feel-good and down-to-earth show that is sure to … [Read more...] about Ordinary Bears
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
"A designer has to... 'create an envelop- provide an atmosphere- that serves the author, the director and focuses on the actor by letting him belong to the environment and the environment to him.'" - Ralph Koltai With all of the care in the world and warmth in our hearts, we … [Read more...] about Congratulations Spring 2021 D.T.S.M. Seniors
"The story is dark and nihilistic. It confronts the fact that for many, the American Dream is not possible. Suburbia is a lie..." SubUrbia, by Eric Bogosian and directed by Joe Price, "chronicles the nighttime activities of a group of aimless 20-somethings still living in their suburban New Jersey hometown and their reunion with a former high school classmate who has become a … [Read more...] about Sub-Bear-ia
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