Each year, Missouri State arranges for acting, musical theatre and dance students to perform for and network with industry professionals in hotspots such as New York City and Los Angeles. Hannah Green lightly hops up and down, her high heels clicking the floor to a steady beat. A few feet away, Nick Driscoll’s mouth is awkwardly poised as he quietly emits … [Read more...] about Showcases ready acting, musical theatre and dance students for the next stage
To hear Darian Bengston tell it, the day he auditioned for Missouri State’s acting program was the worst of his life. Bengston expected to have normal performance jitters going into his one-on-one audition with Missouri State's acting program coordinator, Dr. Kurt Heinlein. MSU, after all, was his top-choice school. However, all chance of normal was soon … [Read more...] about Terrifying audition turns into rewarding student experience
At 11 years old, musical theatre alumnus Nathan Tysen, ’99, fell in love with a coming-of-age story about eternal life, love and morality. "‘Tuck Everlasting’ had a profound effect on me," Tysen said. "When you're connecting to a character who is the same age as you are and also dealing with universal questions (of mortality and the afterlife) — this book really helped me … [Read more...] about First musical theatre graduate brings cherished children’s book to Broadway
Two months before Missouri State's 2015 acting showcase in Los Angeles, Alicia Douglas was in her hometown of St. Louis for a cattle call audition — an opportunity to be seen by many casting professionals from across the U.S. hiring for theatre, television and film. Douglas, now a musical theatre alumna, was excited when she was invited to a callback, but knew a February … [Read more...] about Theatre ‘family’ gets student back on her feet after devastating accident
It’s showcase season, which means many College of Arts and Letters students will be traveling to New York and Los Angeles over the next two months to perform for industry professionals including agents, managers, casting directors, directors, producers and Missouri State alumni. Showcase performers consistently garner a high rate of offers for representation. New York City … [Read more...] about Students prepare for upcoming NYC, LA showcases