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
Theatre and dance students will perform alongside world-renowned Bread and Puppet Theatre during this year's Public Affairs Conference. Student workshops In the days leading up to Bread and Puppet's conference performance, the troupe will work with students in a series of workshops to prepare them for the shows on April 16-18. This opportunity will give students an … [Read more...] about Students to perform with Bread and Puppet Theatre
Heading into the first weekend of Missouri State’s Tent Theatre open auditions, interest has soared to more than 200 applicants, presenting a promising—and record-breaking—start to the season, said theatre and dance managing director Mark Templeton. Templeton said the turnout is a testament that the summer stock’s success has come into full focus. “The transition from an … [Read more...] about Tent Theatre sees record-breaking audition sign up
Tonight marks the 100th episode of "Modern Family," where theatre and dance alumna, Dana Powell, will make her appearance as Pam, the older sister to Cameron Tucker. On the show, the Tucker siblings grew up on a farm in rural Missouri, which isn't too far from the truth. Powell and Eric Stonestreet, who plays Cameron Tucker, are actually good friends outside of the show, … [Read more...] about T&D alumna premieres on ‘Modern Family’ tonight