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Rowdy and ‘ridiculous,’ pro wrestling rock musical ‘Beast Mode Champion’ premieres Friday
February 16, 2021
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Performing Arts' workshop premiere of the new musical was rehearsed and filmed last fall. It was co-written by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumnus and faculty member Dan Gibson MTE '10 and is Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's first filmed musical.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to deliver 2021 Baird Lecture on April 8
February 15, 2021
The Baird Lecture is just one of the many cultural events planned by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ for students, faculty, staff and the community this spring. Full details are available on the university’s Spring Cultural Calendar.
Sixteen Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ scholars named semifinalists for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
February 9, 2021
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 1,900 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
Broadway star Daniel J. Watts ’04 to deliver Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s 2021 undergraduate commencement address
February 5, 2021
Watts is Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s first alum to be nominated for a Tony Award, receiving praise for his breakout performance as Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.â€�
JJ Niemann ’17 appears in ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ encore
January 7, 2021
Crowdsourced musical production benefits The Actors Fund, providing assistance and resources for performing artists and entertainment professionals in theater, dance, TV and film
Performing Arts, Physical Therapy Education departments offer virtual dance program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
December 18, 2020
In a research study that was done completely virtually and funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation, Department of Performing Arts in collaboration with Department of Physical Therapy Education successfully offered classes based on the Mark Morris Dance for Parkinson’s Disease program virtually to five individuals.
‘Here On Out,’ a feature film produced by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni, earns widespread release
December 15, 2020
Alumnus Liam Hall ’16 reflects on how the film came together thanks to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ connections and the support of friends, family and classmates.
Kirby Wahl achieves certification in Knight-Thompson Speechwork
November 19, 2020
Knight-Thompson Speechwork emphasizes developing a speaker's awareness of the physical actions that produce speech.
Department of Performing Arts to present first-ever virtual Fall Dance Concert on Nov. 13-14
November 10, 2020
Join the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Department of Performing Arts for the first-ever virtual performance of the Fall Dance Concert on Nov. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Haile Ferrier ’21 among top contenders for Broadway’s Next On Stage singing competition
November 5, 2020
Hosted by Broadway World and sponsored by Broadway Records, the singing competition is in its second season, with Willem Butler '22 coming out on top during the first season.