Stories tagged with: School of Theater

Judge Newman speaks at Spring undergraduate commencement 2024

From stage to courtroom: Judge Newman on the power of a Fine Arts education at OHIO

Watch an interview with Judge Newman and see how a Fine Arts education can open doors to countless paths and possibilities.

OHIO Lancaster Theatre students build the set for this summer's performance of Beauty and the Beast.

OHIO Lancaster Theatre students prepare to astound audience at Lancaster Festival

Students and faculty from the OHIO Lancaster Theatre program are thrilled to present their upcoming performance of Beauty and the Beast and they are taking this summer's show to the next level.

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Undergrad takes the lead: An OVST summer classic

An OHIO musical theater student leads the Ohio Valley Summer Theater production of "Young Frankenstein" in more ways than one.

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Research Division announces awardees for the 2023-24 OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at Ohio University.

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OHIO’s new head of Musical Theater excels in the classroom and on stage

Head of OHIO's Musical Theater program Steven Strafford is difficult to pin down, literally. Between teaching, being a professional actor and everything else on his plate, Strafford is always going.

OAC award winners 2024

OHIO faculty win Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence awards

This semester, three OHIO faculty members have received Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council.

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Students and visiting artists find experience and enjoyment “working 9 to 5”

Adapted from the 1980 film and set to the music of Dolly Parton, Tantrum Theater’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” tells the story of three working women seeking revenge on their misogynistic boss.

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How the Billman Award helps fine arts graduate students 'realize their dreams'

A Q & A with Billman Scholarship recipient Tyler Thenikl.

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Tantrum Theater brings Dolly Parton’s hit musical '9 to 5' to the stage

Ohio University's professional theater company Tantrum Theater will present “9 to 5 the Musical,” from Feb. 29 to March 9 in the Forum 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”

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

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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.

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

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

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