The student-led performance group OPERAtions is returning from a semester-long hiatus to create an online production.
Senior performers prepare for annual showcase
Seniors from the Wanda L. Bass School or Music and the School of Theatre are gearing up to participate in a variety of showcases across the country.
Student Group hosts LGBTQIA+ Panel
OCU Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equalities will host a two-night town hall discussing LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in entertainment and on campus.
Professor taking a sabbatical to write music book
A professor of music is taking a semester-long sabbatical in the fall of 2021 to write a book.
School of Dance starts work on virtual production
The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment began work this week on their virtual spring dance show, “Spring into Spring.”
School of Theatre prepares Shakespeare readings
The School of Theatre’s Shakespeare sections are preparing full readings of Shakespeare plays in place of a scene showcase.
Student group hosts diversity panel
OCU Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equalities hosted a two-night town hall discussing race and ethnic diversity within the university and the entertainment industry as a whole.
School of Music mainstage delayed after ice storm
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music delayed mainstage opera, “Così fan tutte,” to adapt to university campus closures.
New adjunct theatre professor directs performance study
Wanda L. Bass School of Music premiered its second performance study, directed by a new adjunct professor.
School of Theatre mounts show about technology, connection
The next School of Theatre show will be about digital connections.
“Woe is Me” suffers streaming difficulties
The first theatrical production of the semester experienced some technical difficulties with streaming.
“Women of Lockerbie” returns to stage in Burg Theatre
The School of Theatre is opening their Stage II season with “The Women of Lockerbie,” by Deborah Brevoort.
Student theater group hosts women-themed weekend
The student-run theater company Out of the Box is highlighting the female experience through performance.
School of Music opens socially distant comedy as first production
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is opening their season with “Monty Python’s Spamalot Socially Distant Concert-ish Version.”
Norick Art Center opens light-themed exhibition
The Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery in the Norick Art Center has a new installation on display.
Music theater group creates anti-type production
OCU STRIPPED announced its season’s first production theme and date.
School of Theatre introduces new master’s program
The School of Theatre will begin offering an MFA in screen acting next semester.
OCU Stripped prepares for online production
OCU Stripped has begun rehearsals for their first production this semester.
Music professors write musical about Mt. Rushmore presidents
Two professors have been hired to write a new historical musical.
First theatre production of year to open with new guidelines
The first School of Theatre production, “Woe is Me,” opens this weekend.
Gallery: Woe is Me
On Sept. 5th, 2020, the School of Theatre held a rehearsal of their show Woe is Me in the Burg Theater, masked and socially distant.
Guest artist to direct “I Love Lucy”-themed opera
The School of Music’s upcoming socially distant opera will be led by a guest director.
Film department screens films by Black filmmakers
The film department is hosting screenings of movies by Black Americans.
OCU Care premieres “Color Cabaret”
This Friday, at 7 p.m. OCU Care will stream “Color Cabaret,” a virtual cabaret fundraiser featuring music students of color.
Performing arts seasons to adapt due to COVID-19
To comply with social distancing requirements, the schools of theatre, dance and music are altering their seasons to allow for increased social distancing and online performance opportunities.
Senior chases opportunity, performs in online showcase
Lily Hickey, theater and performance senior, was featured on BroadwayWorld in a virtual showcase.
