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!
From the book by STUDS TERKEL Adapted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and NINA FASO With additional contributions by Gordon Greenberg Songs by CRAIG CARNELIA MICKI GRANT LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA MARY RODGERS and SUSAN BIRKENHEAD STEPHEN SCHWARTZ JAMES TAYLOR Orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre … [Read more...] about WORKING: A MUSICAL PLAYBILL
by Branden Jacobs-Lenkins World Premiere produced by Signature Theatre, New York City (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder) “Everybody is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. SCENIC DESIGN Michelle Harvey COSTUME DESIGN Rachel Anthonis and Izella … [Read more...] about EVERYBODY PLAYBILL
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