UCM Department of Theatre and Dance

44 Faculty Jobs at-risk of Termination

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • March 26, 2021

University of Central Missouri President Roger Best is expected to announce his retrenchment decisions by midday Friday, March 26 after he reviews recommendations. Best had initially planned...

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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...

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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-...

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‘Godspell’ musical preaches togetherness

Written by Kaitlin Brothers • March 27, 2019

The UCM Department of Theater and Dance will be performing “Godspell,” a musical production about the book of Matthew that preaches a message of community. The production is scheduled to run from April...

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‘August: Osage County’: A great production of a troubling story

Written by Ryan Sheehan • February 27, 2019

“August: Osage County” was the theatre department’s latest production and it was an ambitious one. Written by Tracy Letts, the play takes place in Oklahoma in 2007 when it was written, and is a drama/comedy...

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UCM’s ‘Step Forward’ set to be performed at Region V. Kennedy Center American Festival

Written by Erin Wides • January 16, 2019

The University of Central Missouri’s Theatre and Dance production “Step Forward” has been selected as one of five productions to be performed at the Region V Kennedy Center American Festival. The...

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Department of Theater and Dance puts on 'Step Forward'

Written by Hope Gardner • April 18, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The Department of Theatre and Dance will perform "Step Forward" at the Highlander Theater April 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The original show was created...

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Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town:” The greatest set that was never there

Written by Ryan Sheehan • March 14, 2018

Last week at the Highlander Theatre the Department of Theatre and Dance preformed a production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” The play was specially chosen to honor professor and theatre director...

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Dark, twisted tales at BlackBox

Written by Muleskinner Staff • March 17, 2016

COMMENTARY By CLIFF ADAMS Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Murder and suicide were common threads among the three one-act plays presented by the UCM Department of Theatre and Dance the weekend...

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'The Little Foxes' opens Wednesday in Highlander

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 16, 2016

By SARA LAWSON Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — “The Little Foxes” is a classic drama that takes place in the American South in the spring of 1900. The cotton business and...

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Theater department starts up Studio One-Acts for the spring

Written by Muleskinner Staff • January 28, 2016

By BETHANY SHERROW Features Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — UCM’s Department of Theatre and Dance will begin their spring performances with a Studio Theatre Series performance featuring three...

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Musical classic 'Chicago' coming to Highlander Theatre stage: Murder, sex appeal and power struggle

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 23, 2015

By BETHANY SHERROW Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — With a strong lead of female actresses, the musical “Chicago” will soon debut on campus. Actress Kelsey Reinsfelder, who...

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