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All current Theatre majors should consider applying for Theatre scholarships, application here: Scholarship Form.Continuing 2015 Even if you currently have a scholarship, you need to re-apply.  Don't miss the deadline: this Friday, April 10 at 5pm to Cindy in McCain 109.

KSTO Banquet 2015 will be Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm at the Holiday Inn. This year's theme is Purple Masquerade! Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase two weeks before banquet from Cindy in McCain 109. Unfamiliar with banquet? The KSTO banquet is a department-wide celebration with end…

​ Student Showcase is an opportunity to perform anything that you have been wanting to work on or “showcase”. To sign up please leave a comment with your name, the piece you’re working on, and how long it is. We’ll take the first 10 or so performers to sign up…

The third annual KSTO 24 Hour Play Festival will take place this weekend. The performance begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 4 in Chapman Theatre, and house will open at 6:30 pm. Admission cost for the event is either a pair of gently used shoes or a $2.00 donation.…

We are welcoming our Visiting Guest Artist Ross Evans (Director, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU) to conduct a Q&A with KSU students Monday, April 6th at 12.30-1.20 in Chapman Theatre. Please come and learn about his various theatrical experiences, his career, and his approaches to directing and writing for…

For Theatre majors, Theatre History I and II are required. The good news is this: Theatre History I (THTRE 572) is being offered this summer! We cover the history of theatre from the 5th century BCE to 1800 CE. Along the way we read a myriad of “great” plays, consider…

This summer Introduction to Theatre will be offered. It is a theatre appreciation course that covers the ins and outs of theatre, while also diving into some of the history of theatre. It is NOT required for Theatre majors, but it is a wonderful opportunity to read some new plays,…

All students are invited to attend a presentation by the award-winning playwright and theatre practitioner Soji Cole on Monday, March 30th at 12.30 pm in Chapman Theatre. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Mr. Cole's experience as a writer and practitioner both in Nigeria and abroad. Mr. Cole…

This is the second night of a sold out event hosted by Jerry Jay Cranford featuring some of KC's finest musical theatre performers. If anyone would like to attend, we will be leaving Nichols at 2:30 and returning around midnight.  Transportation is provided but you will be responsible for your meal. Please email…