OCU is a university where the arts can be found almost anywhere at any time, with over 10 concerts, not to mention over 10 productions, all happening in the past semester.
The upcoming semester has no plans of slowing down with over eight concerts, 10 theatre productions, a dance production, as well as events planned for specific musicians and art exhibits in the Norick Art Center.
Students and faculty reflect on the life of Florence Birdwell
Florence Birdwell, former professor of voice, died in Yukon, Oklahoma on Feb. 15, 2021. She spent 67 years as a voice teacher on campus, from 1976 to 2013.
Student music theater group prepares distanced production
OCU STRIPPED is beginning rehearsals for their first full-length musical since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
OCU Stripped prepares for online production
OCU Stripped has begun rehearsals for their first production this semester.
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.
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.
Opinion: Adam LaPorte’s “Sad Songs” a reminder of the good things
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews the new song “Sad Songs” by Adam LaPorte, featuring the Music and Theater class of 2020.
Senior chases opportunity, performs in online showcase
Lily Hickey, theater and performance senior, was featured on BroadwayWorld in a virtual showcase.
Kristin Chenoweth named as artist in residence at OCU
The newest artist in residence for OCU was recently announced as being Tony and Emmy award-winner and OCU alumna Kristin Chenoweth.
Guest artist from Lyric Theatre directs “A Little Night Music”
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music’s spotlight musical of 2020 will be “A Little Night Music,” directed by a guest director.
Four seniors selected to work at Disney World
Four performance seniors will be joining the working ranks of Disney Park personalities.
Mainstage opera to include androgynous character
The next OCU mainstage opera will be “Die Fledermaus” and will feature a gender-nonconforming character.
Music senior writes and premieres third musical
Adam LaPorte, music theater and composition senior, has been composing for almost half of his life.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Nov. 13
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on seeing opera, parking, and how to avoid getting others sick.
Ms. Marty Pants is an expert on life and loves to give back to the community with her acclaimed problem-solving skills. Email any questions to Ms. Pants’s secretary at fiacovacci@my.okcu.edu.
Vocal performance student wins scholarship
A vocal performance student recently won a scholarship for a full year of tuition from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Audition style specialist to teach masterclass on pop/rock for auditions
Performing students will learn about pop rock in a special class.
OCU students, alumni restart cabaret music show
MT Sessions, a cabaret-style event in which students perform musical theater songs in a casual atmosphere, has been restarted.
Gallery: Crazy for You
View photos of the spring musical.
Gallery: Side Show
View photos from the first musical of the year.
‘Playbill’ deems OCU one of ‘most represented’ on Broadway
Playbill’s annual list of “The 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway” was published Sept. 10 and ranked OCU seventh.
Music students to perform at high school
Vocalists will collaborate with high school students to perform the new musical revue Montage.
Theater students to participate in LA showcase
They have a chance to perform for industry professionals, participate in workshops at Ross Lacey casting, ABC Studios and Joe Anthony Studios and interact with LA actors.
Music theater students to perform in China
Six music theater students are taking a trip to China in October.
Hey (Ashley) Arnold!
Ashley Arnold, music theater freshman, shares hopes, dreams, and experiences. Her passion in performance also appears in other areas of her life.
‘Passionate,’ ‘violent’ baroque opera takes the stage this weekend
The Coronation of Poppea, a baroque opera, opens in the Burg Theater this weekend.
