The School of Theatre will host a reading of The Eight: Reindeer Monologues at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Black Box theater in Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Project 21 prepares for its last concert of the semester
Project 21 just finished its third concert and is preparing for the last concert of the semester.
Italian opera explores journey through emotion, romance
The Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company presents the next mainstage opera, La Rondine, by Giacomo Puccini.
School of Theater’s first MainStage play is the Crucible
The School of Theater’s first mainstage play of the season is The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Music school welcomes new professor
Dr. Frank Ragsdale, professor of voice, has taken a position for the year as a visiting instructor of voice at the University of Miami.
Music theater students to perform in China
Six music theater students are taking a trip to China in October.
SAGE STAGE: “The Residents of Craigslist”
A one-minute preview of the first Stage II show of TheatreOCU’s season: “The Residents of Craigslist”
Students create original theater projects
Several acting seniors are working in groups to create devised theater projects from the ground up, as a part of Stephen Wrentmore’s special topics class.
Adjunct theater professor hosts directing masterclass
Stephen Wrentmore, adjunct professor of theater, will host a directing masterclass that explores techniques and strategies to approach text and performance.
Music school prepares for final musical of the season
A rags-to-riches tale of scandalous acts and a rise to fame and fortune is brought to life in OCU’s season finale musical, Evita.
OCUNYC event no longer funded by the university
OCUNYC recently hosted its 11th annual workshop in New York City, the first since alumni who host the workshop self-funded the event.
‘Love is’ about the work for Lincoln Korver
Lincoln Korver, acting sophomore, won an award for his short film. I had the opportunity to interview him about the film, movies, and life.
TheatreOCU prepares for final mainstage performance
Rehearsals are taking place for TheatreOCU’s last mainstage performance of the season, a portrayal of the Shakespearean comedy As You Like It. The play was written by William Shakespeare and is considered by many to be one of his greatest comedies. It follows the story of two lovers who overcome various obstacles like exile and…
Music professor uses puppets to engage with students
Dr. David Easley, associate professor of music theory, uses “Verdi” and “Mozart” puppets to motivate his students and make his class more memorable.
Religious snake-handling play set to perform
The next show on campus illustrates unsophisticated people dealing with an emotional crisis. Holy Ghosts follows a cult of Pentecostal snake handlers.
Musical March Madness Matchups
It’s March Madness, and there have been a lot of upsets. Sick of letting sports teams determine your success? This hypothetical bracket is for you.
Behind the scenes: Caroline Stella
Exclusive information on Caroline Stella, acting sophomore (recently seen as “Satan”)
Students compete in annual spring sing competition
Blue Key Honor Society organizes Spring Sing each year. Student organizations can compete by putting together a 10-minute long skit that features live singing.
Opera to explore American culture in the 1960s
Jackie O brings vulnerability and grief to the stage through a story inspired by the life of Jackie Kennedy.
Students form ska-punk band, record demo
Seven music students came together to form LFNC, a band with a sound many may not be familiar with.
Professor on leave, choir gains three adjunct directors
Judith Willoughby, professor of conducting and choral music education, is on leave this semester and three adjunct professors are taking her place.
Play set in courtroom to be performed at law school
TheatreOCU presents “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” The play takes place in a space between Heaven and Hell with no set time.
Broadway star, alumna to perform at theater fundraiser
Alumna and Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara will perform at a fundraiser hosted by OCU for the Meyers Theater for Young Audiences.
Student organization to oversee staged readings
The School of Theater no longer oversees OCUEdge. Out of the Box, a student-led group through the School of Theater, took over the program.
Actor to prepare theater students for LA showcase
Renowned actor and acting teacher Joe Anthony will visit the university to host a masterclass and several sessions for select students.
Callie Dewees responds to song lyric questions
I only asked questions that appear in songs. Callie Dewees, acting freshman, used these lyrics to convey her goals and thoughts on life.
