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Hands on. Real. Resume-building. Effective. All these have been used to describe the University of Saint Mary theatre program. As a theatre major, you'll learn the ins-and-outs of theatre on the university's newly renovated Xavier Theatre stage. Before you take the stage, USM's dedicated and experienced theatre professors will help you develop an imaginative approach to theatre, both as a performer, director and technician. That's right! You get a "behind the scenes" education into what it takes to put a four-star performance into action!

Theatre experiences include a four show season of main-stage productions, one-act plays, mime shows, area children 's theatre tours and senior projects. USM is the perfect place to build your resume and take a bow! Recent graduates include soap opera star and music video director Dallas Henry, public relations director for the Kennedy Center, Joy Johnson, and two working actresses, Heidi Stubblefield and Katie Gilchrist, .

The 2007-2008 Theatre Schedule Has Just Been Announced! Come See All the Theatre Productions inside USM's Newly Renovated Xavier Theatre.

Oct. 4, 5, 6, 2007

What can a Woman Do? 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 30, & Dec. 6, 2007 (Matinees, school groups only)   

 

Snow White   10 a.m. &
1 p.m.
Dec. 7, 2007   Snow White    7:30 p.m.
Dec. 8, 2007 Snow White

7:30 p.m.

 

Feb.28, 29, Mar.1, 2008   The Laramie Project   7:30 p.m.
April 17, 18, 19, 2008 Three Penny Opera 7:30 p.m.


Careers in Theatre:

• Actor/Actress
• Choreographer
• Director
• Producer
• Playwright
• Sound Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Theatre Critic
• Theatre Teacher

Heidi Van Middlesworth (Stubblefield), 2001 Graduate,

Theatre Major Heidi has been a regular working actress since graduating from Saint Mary. She has performed at several professional theatres in Kansas City, and recently achieved equity status. In addition to her stage work, she has performed in several television commercials and industrial films. She is currently the director of the "Arts in Prison" program at the Leavenworth Penitentiary and can be seen in several different performance venues in Kansas City.

 



USM theatre majors recently performed the play "What Can a Woman Do?", adapted by Van Ibsen for the Sister's of Charity 150 year jubilee. The play will be presented at the Folly Theatre, March 16, 2008 in two performances at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm..

“We provide “hands on” real experience in the theatre. Our alumni believe in their education from USM. We would love to compare a senior theatre student’s resume with any other university in the U.S.A.”

Van Ibsen
Theatre
 
 
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