Explore Oscar Wilde’s journey through the interesting play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. From Apr. 11 to Apr. 14, 2024, this show will take place in the OCU Bass School of Music’s Black Box Theatre. This moving performance will force you to think about living in an era where it was considered…
Be Aggressive: A Hilarious Journey of Healing and Resilience
The story of a high school cheerleader dealing with grief and healing in Be Aggressive offers an insightful look at family dynamics, resilience and the need for escape. This dramatic comedy, written by Annie Weisman, takes place in the sunny community of Vista Del Sol in southern California. The story focuses on Laura, a…
Studio Series presents The Life of Galileo
The Life of Galileo explored a dramatized retelling of the famous scientist’s real life, exploring themes of faith versus fact, courage and betrayal. Directed by Hal Kohlman, this show opened in the Black Box Theatre on Feb 22 as the first Studio Series of the spring semester. The Studio Series is a production series through…
OCU Begins New Organization “From Scratch”
Oklahoma City University is home to many student organizations including the recently founded From Scratch. From Scratch is a student organization housed under the School of Theatre that strives to promote original student work created “from scratch.” With an emphasis on playwrighting, co-artistic director, Olivia Akers, states that the organization focuses on producing new works…
Oklahoma City University School of Theatre Presents North American Premiere of Paradise
The Oklahoma City University School of Theatre presents its final mainstage show of the fall semester, Paradise by Kae Tempest. The show is a new take on the classic Greek legend of Philoctetes, a celebrated wartime hero turned into an outcast, who, after being stranded on a desolate island for ten years changes plans from…
Light and Sound on Steel and Glass Stuns Viewers
Every other year, Oklahoma City University School of Music and School of Theatre collaborate for a stunning multimedia display in downtown Oklahoma City entitled “Light & Sound on Steel & Glass.” This year the outside concert took place on Saturday, November 4th. Lighting Design students from OCU’s Theatre Design and Production under the supervision of…
Next Arts for March
Friday, March 3, OCU Stripped, “Ride the Cyclone” Petree Recital Hall, Free Admission Thursday, March 9 – Saturday March 11, Star Dance Company “MOVE! Dance for the World of Entertainment” Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Tickets Required Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, March 26, Stage II, “Ada and the Engine” Black Box Theatre, Tickets Required Thursday, March 30,…
Fine Arts plans full spring performance schedule
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.
New programs, courses boost fall enrollment 12%
New student enrollment at Oklahoma City University grew significantly this year, having a 12% increase compared to last year’s numbers, produced by the new curriculum, online courses, and hybrid recruitment methods.
Opinion: Theatre History must reflect the richness of world cultures
Dr. Amy Osatinski explains why the Theatre History course was altered. She says theatre history often dismisses the contributions non-European cultures.
Changes come to the School of Theatre
The changes include the introduction of an on-camera course and a new focus on global history in the theatre history course.
Gallery: A Bright Room Called Day
On April 8th, the School of Theatre held their last dress rehearsal for their final mainstage production of the semester: “A Bright Room Called Day.” The show was streamed live from the Burg Theatre in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center to a virtual audience on April 9 and 10, and was directed by Luke Eddy, assistant…
School of Theatre presents final mainstage play of the year
The School of Theatre’s final mainstage of the academic year is a politically relevant play about fascism and moderacy.
School of Theatre alumna stars on ABC, CW
Laura Kariuki, acting alumna, is signed to serve as a series regular in two network TV shows throughout 2021.
School of Theatre mounts production discussing history, feminism
A student is directing a theatrical production about women in the French Revolution.
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.
OCU alumnus hired as interim production coordinator
An OCU grad will serve as interim production coordinator for the School of Theatre for the spring 2021 semester.
Gallery: Neighborhood 3 Dress Rehearsal
Editor’s Note: Some items and sentences have been altered to reflect Student Publications’ in-house style, as well as AP style guidelines as of 11/11/20 at 2:43 p.m. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the School of Theatre held their first dress rehearsal for the recent show Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom. The rehearsal was held in the…
School of Theatre mounts show about technology, connection
The next School of Theatre show will be about digital connections.
Gallery: The Women of Lockerbie
On Oct. 16, the School of Theatre opened their Stage II season with “The Women of Lockerbie” in the Burg Theatre. The show was streamed online, and actors maintained physical distance throughout the performance.
Gallery: Spamalot
On Oct. 9th and 10th, the Wanda L. Bass School of Music held a masked and socially distant production of the hit musical “Monty Python’s Spamalot: Socially Distant Concert-ish Version.” As of Nov. 11, 2020, this gallery was updated to correct the spelling of a cast member’s name.
“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.
Music/theater faculty member leaves after 18 years
A well-known staff member at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and School of Theatre recently left the university.
School of Theatre introduces new master’s program
The School of Theatre will begin offering an MFA in screen acting next semester.
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.
Campus tech provides resources for digital learning in classrooms
Many of the schools and learning spaces across OCU recently received a technology upgrade.
