The USM theatre department opened the 2011-2012 theatrical season with a production of Ray Bradbury's semi-autobiographical Dandelion Wine. The play examines themes of growing up through the prism of the main character and her eventful summer.
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 working actresses, Heidi Stubblefield, Katie Gilchrist and Vanessa Campagna.
USM Theatre
Production Calendar: 2011-2012
All performances are in Xavier Theatre
| Show |
Date |
Time |
Dandelion Wine |
Oct. 6, 7 & 8 |
7:30 p.m. |
| The Wizard of OZ |
Dec. 1
(School matinees) |
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
(Tickets available) |
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Dec. 2
(School matinees) |
(SOLD OUT) |
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(Public Performance) |
7:30 p.m.
(Tickets available) |
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Dec. 3
(Girl Scouts only) |
10 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
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(Public Performance) |
7:30 |
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Dec. 4
(Girl Scouts/Public Performance) |
2 p.m. |
| The Pillowman |
Feb. 16, 17 & 18 |
7:30 p.m. |
| A Mime Show |
Feb. 27
(School matinees) |
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. |
| "A" My Name is Alice |
April 19, 20 & 21 |
7:30 p.m. |
| Student Directed One-Act plays |
May 3 & 4 |
7 p.m. |
Careers in Theatre:
• Actor/Actress
• Choreographer
• Director
• Producer
• Playwright
• Sound Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Theatre Critic
• Theatre Teacher |
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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 can be seen in several different performance venues in Kansas City.
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“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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