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Stories tagged with: School of Theater

Free Man of Color

OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Charles Smith’s “Free Man of Color” to be produced at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 10

Taking place in the building that inspired the story, “Free Man of Color” will return to OHIO on Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. for a reading 20 years after the play’s initial development and performance.

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Directing graduate student Molly Donahue brings interactive theater to Athens in original play “ShiningGirls”

“ShiningGirls” is neither an average play, nor podcast event. Unlike a traditional play, audiences are not confined to a seat but rather are invited to explore the theatrical space with the actors.

Twelfth Night

OHIO’s Tantrum Theater to present Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

51ÂŇÂ×’s Tantrum Theater will present William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” in 51ÂŇÂ×’s Forum Theater in the RTV Building, from Nov 9-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m.

Faith Prince

Musical Theater students share stage with Broadway legend Faith Prince

Faith Prince performs “Broadway Bound with Faith Prince,” Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall.

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OHIO theater alum Dale Ricardo Shields’ impact leads to prestigious Paul Robeson Award

There are many words one could use to describe Dale Ricardo Shields – actor, advocate, director, production manager, Bobcat – but lifelong learner and educator seems most appropriate.

Patton Arts Center rendering

College of Fine Arts facilities renewal strategy aims to transform OHIO’s arts education and its impact on students, surrounding region

The 51ÂŇÂ× Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution at their June meetings for the design phase of the College of Fine Arts facilities renewal strategy.

Casey Morarity stands with drum outside Glidden Hall

Casey Morarity keeps the beat at 'Carrie, the Musical'

From drums to glockenspiels, music education major Casey Morarity does it all and is currently using her percussion talents for Tantrum Theatre’s production of "Carrie, The Musical."

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"Carrie, The Musical" unleashes telekinetic powers, teen chaos on stage

"Carrie, The Musical," features direction and choreography by guest artist Victoria Rae Sook and music direction by Brent Frederick in the E. E. Baker Theater in Kantner Hall, March 9-10 and 22-25.

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OHIO Opera Theater presents "Little Women" in Memorial Auditorium

OHIO's Opera Theater will present the opera "Little Women" in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m.

51ÂŇÂ× School of Theater students Justin Ly, Makayla Franklin and Austin Vega speaking at the “Creating Your Anti-Racism Toolkit for Middle Schoolers” workshop.

Campus and local community join together in anti-racism workshop

The “Creating Your Anti-Racism Toolkit for Middle Schoolers” workshop was devised to educate Athens Middle School students. OHIO School of Theater students and local activists conducted the sessions.

Students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Theater practice strategies for dealing with discrimination

Interrupt the -Isms workshop at Heritage College presents strategies for dealing with discrimination in medicine

Theater and medicine came together to demonstrate ways to handle discrimination during the Interrupt the -Isms: Sex, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation workshop on Jan. 31.

The Athens Middle School Drama Club.

Tantrum Theater uses Ohio Arts Council funding to build local junior high drama club

The Tantrum Theater was awarded an Ohio Arts Council Arts Partnership Grant to build the Athens Middle School Drama Club.

Kevin Rittberger

German playwright and director shares unique theater practices with students

Kevin Rittberger, a playwright, director, curator and journalist, is “trying to figure out what we can explore in theater when we think about a more-than-human world.”

Student and professional actors rehearse together in Kantner Hall in the weeks leading up to opening of Hotel Berry.

“Hotel Berry” tickets available for in-person and virtual-streamed shows

There are a multitude of opportunities from Nov. 17 through Dec. 3, to catch this Tantrum Theater production of an original play set in Athens, Ohio.

Theater Alumni Dale Shields talks from the Bakery Theater stage

School of Theater graduate Dale Shields imparts wisdom on students during Black Alumni Reunion

51ÂŇÂ× School of Theater Alumnus Dale Shields met with current theater students at a lunchbag event held during OHIO’s Black Alumni Reunion weekend September 15-18. Shields received the 2022 Ebony Bobcat Legend Award in recognition of his long and successful career as a performer, educator and director.

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