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Revelations through the human experience: How this fall season will set the truth free

August 24, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

Tragic mine explosions, marriage proposals gone wrong and an angel of redemption for the redemption-less. Revelations is this season's theme, and the theatre and dance department's fall 2016 lineup is ready to engage audiences with productions that feature vastly unique voices and storylines, each meant to reveal powerful truths through both devastation and jubilation. The … [Read more...] about Revelations through the human experience: How this fall season will set the truth free

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Chekhov classic revamped for modern stage premieres Feb. 18

February 3, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

Anton Chekhov’s existential comedy, originally published in 1897, is resonating with contemporary audiences, thanks to this fresh new translation in everyday English. The department of theatre and dance will bring the classic to the Balcony Theatre Feb. 18-28. Synopsis Vanya and his niece Sonya have devoted their lives to managing the family’s country farm estate, including … [Read more...] about Chekhov classic revamped for modern stage premieres Feb. 18

Filed Under: News Tagged With: balcony theatre, chekhov, COAL, play, Production, tickets, uncle vanya

Alumnus known for ‘The Killing’ returns for acting workshop

December 7, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

Missouri State alumnus Brent Sexton will offer a scene study workshop and question-and-answer session from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Craig Hall’s Balcony Theatre. Workshop open to all students The workshop is free and open to all majors. Students are asked not to arrive late or depart early for the workshop. Students who are working scenes with Sexton will be … [Read more...] about Alumnus known for ‘The Killing’ returns for acting workshop

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishmentts, News Tagged With: alumni visit, balcony theatre, brent sexton, COAL, csi, justified, scene study workshop, the killing

Actors field student questions about careers, industry

October 2, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

More than 100 students packed the Craig Hall Balcony Theatre on Sept. 18 to participate in a question-and-answer session with notable actors and theatre and dance alumni Tess Harper and Jack Laufer. Harper, an academy award nominee, is known for roles in “Tender Mercies,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Crash” and “Breaking Bad.” She graduated in 1972. Laufer, who … [Read more...] about Actors field student questions about careers, industry

Filed Under: News Tagged With: balcony theatre, COAL, jack laufer, tess harper, theatre and dance

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