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$4.9 Million in Maintenance Underway

Written by Lauryn Morrow, Reporter • February 26, 2021

Before Christmas, UCM prepared and submitted a list of 40 maintenance projects, and the list was approved on January 11th, confirming that the University would receive $4.9 million from Mike Parson’s...

Virtual Theater Performances Bring New Challenges to the Stage

Written by Skye Melcher, Features Editor • December 8, 2020

While “Tilikum” took on the ongoing challenge of racism and “Night of Noir” combined six studio theatre one-act shows into one entertaining night, the theatre department and its students rose to...

UCM Theatre and Dance presents "The Gift of the Magi"

Written by Aneliese Peeler • December 3, 2019

The University of Central Missouri is presenting a holiday production, “Gift of the Magi,” at the Highlander Theater this week. The production runs Thursday- Sunday, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday...

UCM Theatre and Dance presents "Top Secret Deer Daycare"

Written by Muleskinner Staff • October 19, 2019

UCM Theatre and Dance presents the world premiere production of Theatre for Young Audience's "Top Secret Deer Daycare." The production was originally going to run in the Highlander Theatre, but, due to...

Hairspray opens this week at Highlander Theatre

Written by Aneliese Peeler • October 1, 2019

The University of Central Missouri is bringing the 1960s to patrons through the production of “Hairspray” this week. The musical runs Thursday-Sunday at Highlander Theater at UCM. The show starts at...

Powell Gardens hosts UCM rock ‘n’ roll dance concert

Written by Erin Clavin • April 16, 2019

The UCM Theatre and Dance Department is bringing live music and dance to Powell Gardens with “My Oh My: A Rock-n-Roll Dance Concert.” The show, set for Friday and Saturday, is the work of Ashley Miller-...

'August: Osage County' tackles families coping with addiction

Written by Erin Wides • February 19, 2019

“August: Osage County” was chosen to be performed at UCM because when doing research for his Ph.D., instructor of theatre, Aaron Scully realized how playwriting and theater can aid in understanding...

ServPro called to remedy humidity problem

Written by Jason Brown • January 31, 2019

Building and facility preparations at UCM hit a bump in the road toward the end of holiday break as students and faculty prepared to return for the spring semester. A UCM facilities worker doing door checks...

'The Taming of the Shrew' in the Wild West review

Written by Muleskinner Staff • April 18, 2016

COMMENTARY By LOUIE SHARP Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — “The Taming of the Shrew” was as riotous and fun as it’s ever been at the Highlander Theatre this weekend. This production...

'Taming the Shrew' in the Wild West

Written by Muleskinner Staff • April 6, 2016

By SARA LAWSON Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — The Shakespearian classic “The Taming of the Shrew” is being transported to the Wild West, saloon girls and all, in the Highlander...

A review of 'The Little Foxes'

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 25, 2016

By BETHANY SHERROW Features Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — I attended opening night of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “The Little Foxes,” Wednesday, Feb. 17, in...

Highlander comedy worth watching: Funny and charming and relatable and real

Written by Muleskinner Staff • November 19, 2015

By BETHANY SHERROW Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Looking for a comedy with lots of dark undertones that ends on a sunny note? Well, look no further. I watched “Vanya and...