An OCU professor and students were cast in CityRep’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
School of Theater prepares to open all-female play
The first mainstage production for the spring semester is The Wolves, directed by Courtney DiBello, assistant professor of stage management.
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre to hire new student teachers
The Oklahoma Children’s Theatre is offering opportunities for students to get involved in their programs.
First theater production to feature Greek classic
The first Stage II production for the spring semester will be Phèdre, directed by Hal Kohlman, adjunct professor of theater and performance.
“After Ashley” discusses sensationalizing of tragedy by media
“This is a show whose entire intention is to spark conversation,” MacLeod said.
‘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.
First theater performance of season to highlight female performers
The first theater performance of the fall season will be the Stage II production of Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein.
Students devise performance about sexual harassment, #MeToo Movement
This will be a part of Workshop Wednesday today, and the final performance will be May 2.
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.
Acting senior auditions for theater work after graduation
Abigail Lafont, acting senior, balances auditions and submissions for theatrical work with classes and rehearsal for five OCU productions during her last semester.
Renovations in theater building to happen in phases
Theater officials established a timeline for renovations in Gold Star Memorial Building.
Alumna Wilkinson named adviser for theater students
The theater school officially has an adviser after about three months without one.
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.
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.
New show replaces traditional holiday performances
This holiday season the School of Theater will not perform one of its traditional Christmas plays but a new show instead. In past years the school preformed A Christmas Carol or It’s a Wonderful Life, but this year they are scheduled to perform The Man who came to Dinner. “We have done Christmas Carol and…
Students start semester in new spaces, classrooms
Newly renovated classrooms and spaces on campus are getting mixed feedback from students. The Gold Star Memorial Building and Sarkeys Law Center have been repurposed for new academic spaces. The Gold Star was used for law school classes, but since their move downtown in December 2014, it has been empty. The building now houses the…
Cast ‘Open Doors’ for Look at Production
The cast of the newest production, The 20th Anniversary Oklahoma City Bombing Project, opened their doors April 6 for a special rehearsal for local media to attend.
Student-run theater company forms, addresses societal problems
By Miguel Rios, Staff Writer A new, student-run theater company has formed on campus. The Shadow Collective is a devised theater company that focuses on addressing societal issues. “It’s an organization that challenges today’s problems through theater, while making it known that we are the change in the world,” said Taylor Blackman, acting freshman….
‘Passionate,’ ‘violent’ baroque opera takes the stage this weekend
The Coronation of Poppea, a baroque opera, opens in the Burg Theater this weekend.
Why so serious? Investigating TheatreOCU’s sad plays
TheatreOCU is known for producing excellent theatre. But often times, the subject matter is deep, dark, and depressing. The 2014-2015 season has been especially dark. After seeing The Trojan Women, a tragic play about the battered women of Troy, and Night, Mother, a play about suicide, I wondered why we produced so many sad shows. So I asked.
Music, theater celebrities to give master classes, concert
By Kyle Wallace, Staff Writer Music and theater students will have the opportunity to gain insight into the entertainment industry from two famous performers without leaving campus. Two-time Grammy and Tony award winner Patti LuPone will engage with students in a Q&A session at 3 p.m. March 6 in Petree Recital Hall in Kirkpatrick Fine…
Students perform in children’s theater show
By Amy Fuhrman, associate editor Theater students can be seen in the upcoming production for children. The Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, which is located on campus, is in rehearsal for The Cat in the Hat, based on the book by Dr. Seuss. The show will be almost identical to the famous children’s book. The adaptation by…
2015 Academy Awards nominations causes controversy
This year’s Academy Award nominations came with a few surprises – and, perhaps more importantly, a few notable snubs.
Prospective students visit campus for National Auditions
National auditions are scheduled this weekend for incoming theater and music students.Students get a chance to volunteer and help guide future students through the audition process.
Autobiographical comedy ‘The Marriage of Bette and Boo’ opens
The theater school will perform their third Stage II of this semester, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, in two weeks. The show runs Nov. 20-23 in the Black Box Theater. Tickets are $5.
“Bat Boy: the Musical” opens on campus
Bat Boy: The Musical opens on Friday to help celebrate Halloween on campus. Performances will be at 8 p.m. and midnight Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
