Department of Music and Theatre

Student Fringe Festival celebrates innovation and creativity
ISU Theatre's Student Fringe Festival runs May 2-4, with events held throughout Ames. Read More

April 21, 2025
Iowa State Theatre faculty present and serve at 2025 Mid-America Theatre Conference
Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre faculty members Tiffany Antone and Cason Murphy recently showcased their expertise and leadership at the annual… Read More

March 21, 2025
ISU Theatre presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
If you’ve ever wanted to compete for a spelling bee championship, you may get your chance when ISU Theatre presents “The 25th Annual… Read More

February 24, 2025
ISU Theatre student earns Kennedy Center honors
Bobbie Buie ('25 performing arts, English) will represent Iowa State at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C. Read More

January 29, 2025
Iowa State to ring in Campanile’s 125th year with public celebration
Music concerts will celebrate the campanile's 125th birthday in a free public event on Sunday, Sept. 15. Read More

September 11, 2024
See Iowa State and LAS in a new way at this year’s Iowa State Fair
A series of 360-degree videos highlighting unique campus experiences will entice Iowa State Fair visitors to experience the iconic campanile with University Professor of Music Tin-Shi Tam. Read More

August 5, 2024
Cason Murphy published in new edited collection “Pandemic Play: Community in Performance, Gaming, & the Arts”
Cason Murphy, assistant professor of theatre in the Department of Music and Theatre, was recently published in “Pandemic Play: Community in Performance, Gaming,… Read More

May 23, 2024
Masterworks concert to feature Iowa State choirs and orchestra
The April 27 concert in Stephens Auditorium includes a setting of the "Magnificat," guest artists from the Des Moines Choral Society, a John Muir-inspired piece, and more. Read More

April 22, 2024