Shannon Skelton, Author at K-State MTD News

Theatre

Congrats to Bernie and Gabby

Bernie Poulter and Gabby Reid earned a student research grant to investigate and construct costumes connected to the Georgian Period (1714 to 1837). They are under the supervision of Professor of Practice Melissa Neville. Congrats to Bernie and Gabby!

Shannon SkeltonJanuary 27, 2025

Theatre

Congrats to Emmett, GeriAnne, Dominic and Nikela!

Theatre students attended the annual Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines January 19-25, 2025. Thousands of students from across the region attend. K-State students presented research and participated in workshops and masterclasses.Student playwrights were recognized. Emmett Spaw's ten minute play "Indivisive" was a semi-finalist in the Gary Garrison…

Shannon SkeltonJanuary 27, 2025

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Start Planning for Summer ’25 (Theatre Work, Internships, Etc.)

Wait no longer! Internships and summer work are IMPORTANT STEPS in developing your craft, meeting other theatre workers, and gaining the necessary experience to make a life in the arts. Internships and summer opportunities are where careers begin! Please use your faculty as resources to review your resume, offer advice,…

Shannon SkeltonDecember 29, 2024

Internships

Congrats to Dominic, Gerianne, and Emmett!

K-State Theatre student playwrights Dominic Moore, GeriAnne Meals, and Emmett Spaw were recently honored with having their original plays selected as outstanding works by KC/ACTF (Kennedy Center/American College Theatre). Out of hundreds of scripts submitted from across our region, these students' works were singled out as superb. Congrats! We are…

Shannon SkeltonDecember 12, 2024

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K-STATE THEATRE AND DANCE: WELCOME AND AUDITION WEEK

Welcome Back! Please click below for all the events planned for the return to classes and productions. Welcome Back Events (with links) Questions? Please contact Prof. David Mackay (Theatre) at dbmackay@ksu.edu or Prof. Kate Digby (Dance) at kdigby@ksu.edu. Interested in contributing to or participating in the Theatre and Dance…

Shannon SkeltonAugust 8, 2024

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Congrats to Spring ’24 Graduates!

Please congratulate this extraordinary group of graduating Theatre students! From coming in during lockdown to our return to LIVE Theatre, these students have demonstrated dedication and determination. The students' areas of emphasis follow their names. I urge you to follow these students as they make their way in the world!…

Shannon SkeltonMay 11, 2024

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K-State Theatre Students Summer Work!

At K-State Theatre, many of our students gain valuable experiences through educational travel as well as summer work in education and the arts. Congratulate our K-State Theatre students for work over this coming summer! Belle Chavey – Intern at Lovewell Institute. Belle explains “I will be helping with high school…

Shannon SkeltonMay 11, 2024

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K-State Theatre Faculty Summer Work!

At K-State Theatre, not only do we have PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS we have PROFESSIONAL THEATRE MAKERS! Check out what our faculty will be doing this summer – from travel and professional work, all these experiences help our faculty continue to better educate our students. What our faculty learn in the field…

Shannon SkeltonMay 11, 2024

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Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp Hiring

Back in 1966, Blue Lake was founded on the principle of supporting arts educators and programs through summer enrichment for their students. Our campers benefit from a motivating and nurturing environment where they can focus on their art, away from daily distractions. We provide a quality, intensive and fun…

Shannon SkeltonMay 3, 2024

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Paid Interns Needed for Shakespeare Camp

Join K-State Theatre this summer as we seek 2-4 motivated and enthusiastic interns to assist with our Shakespeare Summer Camps. Led by David Mackay, these camps will run from June 17-21 and June 24-28, providing a fantastic opportunity to work alongside David and approximately 10-15 high school students…

Shannon SkeltonMay 3, 2024