Award-winning theatre and dance alumna Jessica Lynn Johnson will perform her newest solo show, “Ze,” on Oct. 16 in Coger Theatre. Alumna explores topics of spirituality, sexuality “Ze” is a one-woman, 15-character dramedy that examines gender construction, sexuality and spirituality, and many other LGBTQ-related issues. According to a press release, the piece centers around … [Read more...] about Alumna uses artistic performance to explore LGBTQ topics
Kyle Dean Massey, a theatre and dance alumnus and actor on ABC's country music drama "Nashville," will be this fall's speaker at the New Student Convocation on Aug. 16. The convocation will be at 2 p.m. at JQH Arena. After the convocation, Massey will have a Q&A session during theatre and dance's Student Meet and Greet event at 7:30 p.m. in Coger Theatre. On Monday … [Read more...] about ‘Nashville’ alum to give convocation speech
Those currently enrolled in dance classes this semester at Missouri State University had the great opportunity to take two master classes from James Samson on December 5th and 6th. Samson graduated from (Southwest) Missouri State University with a B.F.A. in dance and a minor in business, and has proceeded to have a very successful career in dance. Some of his accomplishments … [Read more...] about Theatre and Dance Alumni James Samson Provides Master Class
Missouri State Theatre and Dance students had the opportunity on September 26, 2012 to have a Q&A session with graduate James Sheldon, who was very involved with the department during his time at the university. He discussed his journey from being the “sports guy” to becoming a dancer to his first performances in Damn Yankees at Missouri State (SMS at the time) to booking a … [Read more...] about Theatre & Dance Alumni James Sheldon Visits with Students