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"Swordplay and wordplay"

Sony Hocklander Springfield News Leader The 46th season of Tent Theatre opens this week with "Cyrano de Bergerac," the classic love story full of swashbuckling swordplay and poetic dialogue set in 1600s France. That Robert Westenberg, who teaches at Drury University, directs the play at Missouri...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
"Under the big top"

Sony Hocklander Springfield News Leader It wouldn't be summer without a sizzling season of Tent Theatre, Missouri State University's outdoor repertory program. It kicks off its 46th season on Wednesday with a production of "Cyrano de Bergerac." And it wouldn't be Tent without a...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
Bread & Puppet Theatre Trip

On September 24-28, 2008 (Wed-Sun), Professor Heinlein will be taking a group of students to Maryland to participate in rehearsals and a performance with the iconic Bread and Puppet Theatre. B&P will be performing a short residency at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, and the faculty at SMCM have...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
2008 Theatre & Dance Scholarship Winners

We would like to congratulate our Foundation Scholarship Award winners (All awards are pending final approval ): Kathleen Turner Scholarship- Stephanie Brown Irene Coger Scholarship- Kimberli Smalling Professional Performance Award- Sabra Sellers and Darci Burch Bob Comer Memorial Scholarship- David...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
Tent Theatre becomes region's first equity company

New season features poetry, peanuts and porter Date: May 16, 2008 Contact: Mark Templeton (417) 836-4644 SPRINGFIELD - The department of theatre and dance at Missouri State University has signed a contract with Actor's Equity for this summer's Tent Theatre productions, making Tent Theatre the...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
Kurt Gerard Heinlein - Green Theatre

Kurt Gerard Heinlein , assistant professor of theatre and dance at Missouri State University, recently published the book “Green Theatre — Promoting Ecological Preservation and Advancing the Sustainability of Human and Nature.” The book addresses an aspect of the theatre world that has yet to be fully...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
New York City Showcase

On Thursday, April 24, Missouri State University presented the first-ever BFA Musical Theatre Senior Showcase in New York at New World Stages. We had 18 attendees from the theatre industry (agents, casting, company managers, directors), over 40 alumni and friends, and 12 current students attended the...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
Alumni Update: Nathan Tysen

Congratulations to Missouri State's very own Nathan Tysen (BFA Musical Theatre '99) and his writing partner, Chris Miller, who received a Drama Desk Nomination in the category "Outstanding Revue" for their musical revue, FUGITIVE SONGS. FUGITIVE SONGS played Off-Broadway during March...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by ThespianDave on 06-22-2008
Tent Theatre 2008 Season

From the sublime to the slapstick, Tent Theatre's 46th summer season brings three classic stories to life: Cyrano de Bergerac -- a romantic tale set in 17th century France, featuring swashbuckling sword play , rapier-sharp wit and passionate poetry! You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- a joyful...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 05-14-2008
Retirement Notices

Rhythm McCarthy, James Woodland, and Gloria Reed will all be retiring at the end of this semester. Join us on Thursday, May 8 th in the Balcony Theatre from 3-5 pm to celebrate the service and friendship that Rhythm, James, and Gloria have shared with Theatre and Dance Department. Refreshments will be...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 05-07-2008

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