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BECKY SHAW by Gina Gionfriddo directed by Jonah Ericson, Performances Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2017 Becky Shaw takes place during the familial drama between Susan, Suzanna, and their adopted relative Max when their father passes away. This familial drama also incorporates the fiendishly off-color comedy of the three and their love lives…

F*CKING A by Suzan-Lori Parks, stage reading directed by Aubrey Mann, Sept. 15, 2017 Hester borns a letter A on her skin for Abortionist. The play starts out with Hester and her friend Canary Mary talking about Canary’s affair with the Mayor. Hester is working on saving money to buy…

THE EFFECT by Lucy Prebble directed by Peighton Jamison, Performances Oct. 26-29, 2017 The Effect is set in a clinical trial where paid volunteers test new pharmaceutical drugs in hopes of finding a cure for depression. Under the supervision of Dr. James, two patients, Connie and Tristan, are tested in…

INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine directed by Jerry Jay Cranford, Performances Nov. 2-12, 2017 Happily ever after is an ever shifting destination, merely a fleeting moment as these fairy tale characters find out when they achieve their dreams only to be forced to face the reality and…

The fall General Audition (Open/Cattle Call) on Tuesday night, Aug. 22 is Mandatory for Theatre Majors and anyone interested in performing in the fall 2017.  Design/tech/management students are not required to audition. We are casting Into the Woods, Becky Shaw, The Effect, and a Stage Reading of F*cking A. Reading copies of the scripts are in…

Hello, I'm chair of The Fine Arts Guild out of Onaga, Ks. We serve NE Ks. We have our Art in the Park coming up and I'm looking for performers for the theater station. We have 5 stations all free to the public. This is family friendly event. We serve…

We are so looking forward to your return to campus next week! Some calendar items and audition info will be posted by tomorrow.  Make sure you keep the night of Tuesday, August 21 open for the MANDATORY fall AUDITION for Theatre majors who have an emphasis in acting and for…

Dear Students, Theatre majors are required 2 semesters of Theatre History. The required courses are Theatre History I and Theatre History II. They stand as independent courses and do not need to be taken in sequential order. I will be teaching Theatre History II this Fall as a traditional, in-person course.…

Hi All, I am teaching an online version of INTRODUCTION TO FILM for two weeks in August! Students can receive upper division Theatre credit (required for majors) or elective credit (required for minors) for this intercession course. Though it is recommended for Junior/Senior students, it is open to all students…

Please come to the Kansas City Fringe Festival to support K-State grads. Recent KSU students Hannah Miller (director), Emily White (stage manager),  Darrington Clark (actor) and Gabby Browne (actor) are presenting the new horror play WELCOME TO JOYLAND by 2016 grad Mitch Ward. Inspired by true events, this original work is…