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Free BBQ, Student Plays & Devising Tonight!

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance End of the Year BBQ TONIGHT PLUS Student Playwrights and Devising! Please spread the word amongst Theatre folks - this is free food, live music, and not a bad way to spend the late afternoon before Wrights of Spring and Devising tonight. Bring a…

Shannon SkeltonMay 11, 2026

Dance Music Theatre Opportunities Uncategorized

Come Meet Oakley Fri 10:15-45@Nichols!

Oakley is joining the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance on Friday! Come pet away your stress and worries with K-State's most beloved and friendly community member on Friday in front of Nichols at 10:15. Rain location: Nichols lobby. Questions? Email Shannon at sbskelton@ksu.edu Learn more about Oakley here! You…

Shannon SkeltonMay 7, 2026

Theatre

KSTO Banquet Info

This is just a friendly reminder that the KSTO Banquet is being held this Saturday, May 9th in the Union Ballroom, which is on the third floor of the union right off the main stairs. Doors will open at 6:00 and food will be served at 6:30pm. Banquet will officially begin…

Joelle Arp-DunhamMay 7, 2026

Theatre

CALLBACKS FOR I WANT TO F@CK LIKE ROMEO AND JULIET

Thank you so much to everyone that came out and auditioned for I Wanna Fuck Like Romeo and Juliet! It was such an honor to see everyone's commitment to the art of theatre. If you received a callback, then please prepare the following sides listed below to your best ability. Be sure…

David MackayMay 6, 2026

Dance Music Theatre News Guests

Pet the Stress Away this Friday with Oakley!

Oakley, K-State's resident Therapy Dog, will be visiting the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance on Friday, May 8, 10:15-10:45am. Meet Oakley in front of Nichols Hall to pet the stress away before Finals Week! All Are Invited. Rain Location: Nichols Lobby Learn more about Oakley: https://bit.ly/47p8FVB

MTD NewsMay 5, 2026

Dance Music Alumni Theatre News Featured

Theatre alumna competes on Netflix’s “Funny AF”

Theatre alumna Olivia Carter (c/o ‘20) has made it to the Top 6 comedians in the Netflix stand-up comedy talent search “Funny AF,” hosted by Kevin Hart. You can vote for her live on Monday, May 4 via Netflix.

MTD NewsMay 1, 2026

Faculty Dance Current Students Music Alumni Theatre News Featured Performances

Student-Led. Ensemble-Driven. Remarkable.

There are moments that remind us why we do this work. This is one of them. The Well-Lit Shadow is an all student-led production—a true ensemble effort from start to finish. Emmett Spaw was commissioned to write this original play using archival materials from the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum,…

David MackayApril 30, 2026

Current Students Theatre News

Scene Shop Constructs Facade for MHS Production

The K-State Scene Shop recently built a set for Manhattan High School's production of "Proof." Led by Senior Professor of Practice, George Matthews, the student crew built and installed the exterior facade in about a week. Congrats MTD crew! Performances of "Proof" May 1-3 at MHS.

MTD NewsApril 29, 2026

Theatre

Recent Events

Dear Theatre Students, Many of you have seen or experienced what happened on Bosco Plaza this week. I want to acknowledge clearly that this was harmful. Language like that carries a long history of violence and dehumanization. Even when it is legally protected, it does not mean it is neutral…

David MackayApril 23, 2026

Theatre

KSTO BANQUET SIGN UP DUE TOMORROW!

Each year, K-State Theatre Organization (KSTO) brings our community together for one of our favorite traditions—the annual end of year banquet. We’d love to have you join us. KSTO invites faculty and students to celebrate the year together on Saturday, May 9 at the Student Union. It’s a chance to…

David MackayApril 23, 2026