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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
Senate Appropriations Committee Cuts Arts

The following is a message from the Missouri Citizens for the Arts In less than a half hour into debate on House Bill 2007, Senate Appropriations Chairman, Gary Nodler asked his committee to cut $5 million from the proposed increase for the Missouri Cultural Trust Fund. The Governor and the House of...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 04-09-2008
Senior Recitals

It's that time of year again! Soon, many seniors of the Theatre and Dance Department will graduate; however, before they leave you have another chance to see these seniors perform! Julie Beck's Senior Recital, Here I Am , will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at 2:00 PM in the Balcony Theatre...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 04-04-2008
Workshop Opportunity

The McAuley Catholic High School Theatre Department, Joplin, Missouri, would like to cordially invite you their first ever, Artist in Residence Theatre and Music Workshop . The guest presenter and workshop leader is Michelle Pawk. Michelle is a Tony Award Winning Actress that is currently playing on...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 03-14-2008
Alice McElhaney

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Missouri State University would like to extend our sympathies to the family of Alice McElhaney. Alice was an Emeriutus Faculty Member of the Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance whose dedication will not be forgotten. For more information, please...

Posted to Theatre and Dance (Weblog) by Tassell on 02-27-2008

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