Theatre Alum Comes Full Circle with ‘We Foxes’ Performance in New York City

For Isa Rodriguez, stepping onto the stage at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City to perform in “We Foxes” was more than just another role. It was the realization of a dream sparked years earlier by watching a rehearsal of that same play at Michigan State University where it was presented as part of the imáGen collaboration,…

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Theatre Alum Returns to Campus as Part of ‘The Book of Mormon’ North American Tour

As a high school student, Kevin T. Mazur sat in the audience at Detroit's Fisher Theatre watching the Broadway tour of “The Book of Mormon” and dreamt of a life on stage, a future in New York, and the possibility of one day joining a company like the one performing that day. Nearly a decade later, he has accomplished all that.

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MSU Theatre Presents ‘Inching Towards Yeolha,’ the Final Production of 2024-25 Season

“Inching Towards Yeolha,” the final production of the 2024-25 season of the Michigan State University Department of Theatre, offers a thought-provoking look at how one individual’s seemingly small rebellion can unveil the complexities of an entire community's way of life. It is a symbolic exploration of freedom, identity, and the cost of challenging deeply rooted customs. This dark, absurd comedy will be presented April 11-19 at the Pasant Theatre in the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.

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MSU Theatre Presents Historical Drama About Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII

Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents “Decision Height,” a historical drama written by Meredith Dayna Levy about a woman who leaves home to serve her country during World War II as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP). This period piece, with performances scheduled for April 1-5, 2025, at the Studio 60 Theatre in the MSU Auditorium Building, follows a…

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U.S. Premier of Italian Play Addressing Themes of Sexual Violence Coming to MSU, Other Universities

In the U.S. debut, acclaimed Italian playwright, actor, and director Giuliana Musso will explore the traumatic effects of silence when sexual abuse occurs at home through her play “Dentro (Inside): A True Story, If You Think So.” The play is a dramatized account of real-life conversations, Musso’s research on the topic, and her own attempt to bring awareness to the…

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‘9 to 5: The Musical’ Is a Collaborative Showcase of Talents

The “9 to 5: The Musical” production, presented by the Department of Theatre and running through Feb. 23 at the Fairchild Theatre, is a collaborative showcase of the efforts of many different students and faculty members. The overall production includes 23 cast members, 11 musicians, and a large production team of choreographers, designers, and technical directors.

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MSU Department of Theatre Presents ‘9 to 5’ Musical Focused on Female Empowerment

Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is pleased to present “9 to 5: The Musical,” based on the 1980 movie with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, about three hilarious female office workers who concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, and bigoted boss. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 15-23, 2025, at the Fairchild…

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MSU Faculty, Students Support U.S. Embassy Climate Project with International Ballet Company

At Michigan State University, faculty and students are using theatre and dance to illuminate the effects of climate change through a project in partnership with Bullfrogs Ballet artists, educators, and students in North Macedonia. The Ripple Effect project was funded in part by the U.S. Embassy, MSU Office of Research and Innovation’s Climate Justice and Environmental Ethics Award, MSU College…

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MSU Students, Faculty and Alums Partner with Flint Repertory Theatre in Reading of New Musical

In a first of its kind partnership, a group of MSU Department of Theatre students and alums recently participated in a reading of a new musical with the Flint Repertory Theatre. The collaboration provided students a unique opportunity to work with theatre professionals from New York City and the Flint Rep as they gained firsthand experience working on a new…

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MSU Theatre Presents Unpredictably Fun ‘Unscripted’ Improv  

Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents “MSU Unscripted,” a completely improvised production, showcasing the talents of the department’s first-year students, where audience members are invited to participate by offering suggestions when called upon. The spontaneous “MSU Unscripted” performances are scheduled for Nov. 21-24, 2024, at Studio 60 in the MSU Auditorium with each performance offering a unique blend of…

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