School of Theatre and Dance
鈥楾rial by Fire鈥 Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
鈥淭rial by Fire鈥 is coming to 妖姬直播 State in February. The play, written by 妖姬直播 State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 妖姬直播 State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year鈥檚 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season
The Main Stage Season presented by 妖姬直播 State University's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 妖姬直播 State University's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Student Spotlight: Marianna Young
Meet Marianna Young!
鈥淚 chose 妖姬直播 State because I felt immediately at home here,鈥 said Marianna. 鈥淎s soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn鈥檛 want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!鈥
Alumna Jocelyn Trimmer Returns in 鈥楳ean Girls鈥 at Playhouse Square
Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 妖姬直播 State University graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical 鈥淢ean Girls.鈥
IN A FLASH: On With the Show!
It's "showtime" in the 妖姬直播 State University School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楢nnie鈥 at Porthouse Theatre
The ever-popular, award-winning musical 鈥淎nnie鈥 is now playing at 妖姬直播 State University鈥檚 Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4.
IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!
The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at 妖姬直播 State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楨verybody鈥檚鈥 Journeys
妖姬直播 State鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of 鈥淓verybody.鈥
妖姬直播 State Senior Ina Black Goes on the Road With 'Back to the Future' Musical Tour
Most soon-to-be college graduates are a bit nervous about finding that first post-college job. 妖姬直播 State University student Ina Black landed her dream job before even crossing the commencement stage.