From February 17-19, OCU Opera and Musical Theatre performed their first spring mainstage opera, “The Magic Flute” directed by Cynthia Stokes. The opera is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from a libretto, a book of texts to be sung for a performance, by Emanuel Schikaneder. The show premiered on 30 September 1791, just two months before…
Opinion: Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ shows itself to be surprisingly authentic
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews the Netflix reality show “The Circle.”
Former film students win broadcast awards
Two former film students won awards for their 2020 senior capstones, submitted by the film faculty members.
School of Music expects to reduce COVID protocols in fall 2021 semester
Music and theatre administrators at OCU are expecting a fall semester decrease in COVID-19 regulation stringency. Mark Parker, dean of the School of Theatre and Wanda L. Bass School of Music, said administration cannot give a definite timeframe for when current performance policies will be lifted until the time comes, but he is optimistic about the coming fall semester.
School of Music opens musical about intimacy, sexuality
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music’s final mainstage of the semester is a rock musical about sexual and religious transparency and education.
Student theater group opens play about women’s anger
A student is directing a play exploring the repressed anger of five women with the same name.
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.
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.
School of Theatre mounts production discussing history, feminism
A student is directing a theatrical production about women in the French Revolution.
Student opera group returns to produce digital performance
The student-led performance group OPERAtions is returning from a semester-long hiatus to create an online production.
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.”
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.
Columnist reviews “Ratatouille: the TikTok Musical”
Columnist Troy Freeman finds the “Ratatouille” musical a reminder of the importance of equity in theatre.
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.
“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.
Opinion: Columnist reviews “West Wing” episode “The Debate,” finds “compassionate, generous” discourse
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews “West Wing’s” famous debate episode.
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.
Music theater group creates anti-type production
OCU STRIPPED announced its season’s first production theme and date.
Film critic deems “Mulan” a “marvel of visual storytelling”
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews the 2020 adaptation of “Mulan.”
Shadow Collective names new leadership team
The Shadow Collective, a student theater organization, has selected a new director.
School of Theatre introduces new master’s program
The School of Theatre will begin offering an MFA in screen acting next semester.
First theatre production of year to open with new guidelines
The first School of Theatre production, “Woe is Me,” opens this weekend.
