Shannon Skelton, Author at K-State MTD News

Theatre

Switchgrass Theatre Co. Event Friday

Switchgrass Theatre Company, founded by theatre students Gerianne Meals, Emmett Spaw, and Dominic Moore, is hosting an event at The Dusty Bookshelf this Friday, November 14th, from 7pm-8:30pm! The event, titled “Acts of Autumn”, will feature staged readings of new short plays from student playwrights, as well as an excerpt…

Shannon SkeltonNovember 9, 2025

Theatre

Playwright/Screenwriter to Meet with Students Nov 13th

Join us for a virtual conversation with Jordan Harrison! Jordan Harrison, Pulitzer-Prize finalist and author of the play Marjorie Prime, will meet with students via zoom Thursday, November 13th| 1:05-2:20pm https://www.jordanharrison.org The play MARJORIE PRIME is available on the Script Archive. Need access? Email Shannon at sbskelton@ksu.edu . Jordan Harrison…

Shannon SkeltonNovember 6, 2025

Theatre

Drama Therapy Classes for Undergrads

Counts toward degree and perfect for future educators! Playback Theatre: Inclusive Improvisation and Storytelling Winter Intercession: Friday, January 9th – Thursday, January 15th | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily In this intensive, week-long course, students will immerse themselves in the art of Playback Theatre—an improvisational form in which audience…

Shannon SkeltonNovember 6, 2025

Theatre

Spring 2026 Theatre Courses

These are the courses offered in Theatre for Spring 2026. Questions? Please contact the instructor of record (listed below). Questions about enrollment or requirements? Contact Toby Bitner (they/them) at tbitner@ksu.edu Acting and Directing Fundamentals of Acting (various sections) THTRE 265 Fundamentals of ImprovT/TH 1:05-2:20 Joelle THTRE 271 Intermediate Acting (12946)T/TH…

Shannon SkeltonOctober 19, 2025

Theatre

Mental Wellness and Student Support Links

Please use these various resources to support yourself and your peers. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a faculty member and file a "Student of Concern" form. https://kstatemtd.com/updated-student-support-resources/ https://kstatemtd.com/emergency-wellness-resources/ https://www.k-state.edu/report/student-concern

Shannon SkeltonOctober 19, 2025

Theatre

Auditions for Spring 2026 Productions

AUDITIONS (Combined for both Peter and the Starcatcher and The Well-Lit Shadow) It is required that students auditioning familiarize themselves with the scripts produced. A WELL-LIT SHADOW will be available in the next few weeks but you can go ahead and read about the historical setting (Cold War and Red…

Shannon SkeltonOctober 17, 2025

Theatre

All Theatre Student Meeting Wed @ 4:30! (auditions, internships, etc.)

Hi All, There is an optional All Theatre Student Meeting Wednesday October 15th at 4:30 in Nichols 122 (Design Studio). In the meeting we will review (1) spring courses, (2) auditions for spring, (3) internships and summer theatre work, (4) how to navigate the mentorship website, (5) advising contact info…

Shannon SkeltonOctober 9, 2025

Theatre

KC/ACTF Info Meeting Monday at 5:30pm

KC/ACTF Jan 2026 Informational Meeting Monday, Sept. 8th at 5:30pm in Nichols 127 Mandatory if you are considering attending KC/ACTF Would you like to show others the amazing Theatre work you do at K-State? Do you want to see the work of other Theatre students in the region? How would…

Shannon SkeltonSeptember 3, 2025

Theatre

Welcome to K-State Theatre, 2025-2026!

Dear Students, We hope your summer is winding down peacefully as you prepare for the semester. We are excited to welcome both our returning and new students to our community for Fall 2025! First and foremost, we are excited that you have chosen to join our unique program. We are…

Shannon SkeltonAugust 21, 2025

Dance Auditions Theatre Opportunities

Theatre and Dance Productions: Fall 2025

Welcome back students! We are excited to have an array of productions for this Fall. Please stay tuned for more details as we approach the first week of classes. Please follow various MTD social media and subscribe to kstatemtd.com keep up with events, performances, productions, and opportunities! Spring Awakening AuditionsTuesday,…

Shannon SkeltonAugust 6, 2025