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Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Arts Administration in Theatre

Master of Education in Theatre


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TXST SoTDF Will Host 23rd Annual New American Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2025


Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance and Film (SoTDF) invites all playwrights from across the country to submit for the 23rd celebration of new American theatre via the rebranded New American Play Festival at Texas State.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to TXST School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2025


exas State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film will present Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet, running this February, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.

THE TRICK to Open at Theatre 68 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025


The Trick, written by Joe Praml, and directed by Linnea V. Praml will be presented at Theatre 68 Arts Complex in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Point Park University to Offer Summer Musical Theatre Intensive for Teens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2025


This summer, students from across the U.S. will have an opportunity to experience two-weeks of immersive training in acting, singing and dancing at Point Park University’s School of Theatre, Film and Animation. Learn how to apply!

THE TRICK Comes to Theatre 68 This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2025


The Trick is coming to Theatre 68 this month. The play is written by Joe Praml, directed by Linnea V. Praml, and produced by Epiphany Productions and Los Angeles Valley College Department of Theatre and Dance.

Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith at Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2024


Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.

Berkeley Rep to Host California Educational Theatre Association Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2024


This Fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will host the 2024 California Educational Theatre Association Conference—The Creativity in Creativity, featuring workshops, guest speakers and more.

San Francisco State School Of Theatre & Dance Presents Musical Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2024


San Francisco State School of Theatre & Dance will present Musical Theatre Workshop, an exploration of acting through song, as part of their Fall 2024 season.

Berkeley Rep to Present Theatre Explorers Series Featuring Workshops for Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2024


Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present Theatre Explorers, a brand-new subscription series add-on that offers engaging and age-appropriate workshops for students. Learn more and see how to attend.

EVERYBODY Comes to San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance will present Everybody, a modern take on a 15th-century morality play that offers a whimsical perspective on death and dying. 

W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024


Following a previously sold-out run, Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hippodrome Theatre Presents PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, Opening August 30
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2024


The Hippodrome Theatre, in partnership with the UF School of Theatre + Dance, has announced the opening of its 52nd season with the captivating play Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne.

Matthews Playhouse Announces BRIGHT STAR And More for 29th Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024


Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Mainstage Season.

Playground Theatre Project Will Host LOST ANGELS at The Vogel in Red Bank
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


On Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00pm and 8:30pm, Playground Theatre Project will present Lost Angels at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in the Vogel Theatre. These are very rare public performances of the latest edition of this critically acclaimed social issue one-act play that has been touring schools throughout the east coast over the past nine years.

University Of Arizona School Of Theatre, Film & Television Presents ARGONAUTIKA
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024


The School of Theatre, Film & Television will present Argonautika, a modern retelling of the ancient epic of Jason and the Argonauts, with performances from March 24 to April 7 in the Tornabene Theatre.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
(7/21/24 - 8/4/24)
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
The Addams Family
(4/1/23 - 4/2/23)
Ohio University - Athens
macbitches
(3/2/23 - 3/10/23)
Ohio University - Athens - Tantrum Theater
Hotel Berry in Broadway Hotel Berry
(11/17/22 - 12/3/22)
Tantrum Theater @ Ohio University
Rent
(7/24/22 - 8/7/22)
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 in Broadway Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
(3/24/22 - 4/2/22)
Tantrum Theater @ Ohio University
Everybody
(2/24/22 - 3/4/22)
Ohio University
Summer and Smoke
(10/28/21 - 11/6/21)
Ohio University
The Women of Lockerbie
(10/20/20 - 10/24/20)
Ohio University
People, Places and Things
(10/8/20 - 10/17/20)
Ohio University
Death of a Salesman
(4/22/20 - 4/26/20)
Ohio University Eastern Campus
A Decade of Song and Celebration in Broadway A Decade of Song and Celebration
(4/18/20 - 4/18/20)
Ohio University Lancaster, Wagner Theatre
[title of show]
(3/19/20 - 3/22/20)
Ohio University Lancaster
Almost, Maine in Broadway Almost, Maine
(2/27/20 - 3/1/20)
Ohio University Lancaster
She Kills Monsters
(2/20/20 - 2/29/20)
Baker Theater, Ohio University
Topdog/Underdog
(2/26/20 - 2/26/20)
Ohio University-Chillicothe
The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket
(11/20/19 - 11/24/19)
Ohio University Eastern Campus
I Hate Hamlet in Broadway I Hate Hamlet
(11/7/19 - 11/10/19)
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CAST
Ohio University Lancaster, Wagner Theatre
Silent Sky
(10/3/19 - 10/12/19)
Ohio University
LEGALLY BLONDE in Broadway LEGALLY BLONDE
(7/21/19 - 8/4/19)
OHIO UNIVERSITY - LANCASTER CAMPUS
Engagements
(2/28/19 - 3/8/19)
Ohio University
Bug
(2/28/19 - 3/8/19)
Ohio University
HELLO, DOLLY!
(7/22/18 - 8/5/18)
Ohio University
2012 Seabury Quinn, Jr., Playwrights' Festival
(5/23/12 - 6/2/12)
Ohio University
The Threepenny Opera
(4/27/12 - 4/28/12)
Ohio University

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