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
Theatre and dance has rolled out its production schedule and this fall’s line-up packs a powerful punch—from the comedic look at what happens when nine women come together, to a musical about unexpected romance in the face of the Vietnam War, to the magic of fairies in a celebrated Shakespeare play. Tickets go on sale Aug. 17 and are available at campus box offices or … [Read more...] about Fall season tackles women, war and the whimsical
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
MSU Theatre and Dance students had the amazing opportunity Monday afternoon to participate in a masterclass with three of The Broadway Dolls, including MSU Theatre and Dance alumnus Hollie Howard. In addition to being a member of The Broadway Dolls, Hollie is also the creator of the group that tours nationally and internationally. Hollie Howard, Heather Parcells, and Nicolette … [Read more...] about Hollie Howard MSU Alum Provides Master Class