Area high school and middle school students will have the opportunity to see Missouri State's production of William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for free during the Nov. 12-15 performances. Performances with talk-back sessions The theatre and dance department will host a high school theatre workshop on the afternoon of Nov. 12, with two breakout session … [Read more...] about Springfield Public School students experience live theatre at MSU
The theatre and dance department will host renowned guest scholar Lynne Conner at Coger Theatre Oct. 19. A reception in the Craig Hall lobby will follow. Taking serious arts to the streets Conner’s presentation, “Please Don’t Turn Off Your Cell Phone: The Changing Culture of 21st-Century Arts Audiences," explores why Americans shy away from talking about serious arts like … [Read more...] about Guest scholar to present Oct. 19, asks why audiences have stopped talking about arts
What do you get when you mix energetic dance numbers with an awkward affair and soldiers heading to war? “Dogfight,” winner of the 2013 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical, captures the violence and innocence of an era. It runs Oct. 8-11 in Craig Hall's Coger Theatre. Tickets are available at campus box offices or online through Missouri State TIX. Synopsis It’s … [Read more...] about ‘Dogfight’ reveals turbulence of love, war in 1960s
This year’s spring dance concert, titled "Strutting & Fretting: a neo-vaudeville," will celebrate the joy of dance with a neo-vaudeville flair. The program of new works, conceived by dance faculty and performed by students, is playful and fun, designed to engage the imagination and delight the senses. The event is coordinated by Associate Professor Ruth Barnes. Event … [Read more...] about Spring dance concert brings whimsy, fun to stage
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