Department of Music and Theatre

Murphy published in Contemporary Theatre Review: Interventions
Cason Murphy's essay, "What's Black(face), White(face), and Red(face) All Over?," appears in a special issue of the peer-reviewed international journal.

February 9, 2026
Concert celebrates George Washington Carver Day
The Iowa State Singers, Cantamus, Statesmen, and Lyrica choirs will join the Tuskegee University Golden Voices Concert Choir on stage for a first-time collaborative performance. The event takes place Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Stephens Auditorium.

January 30, 2026
ISU Theatre students and faculty earn top honors at American College Theatre Festival, Region 5
Cyclones earned awards and honors in a wide range of artistic areas from acting, to dramaturgy, to technical design.

January 26, 2026
Iowa State voice students advance to prestigious national competition
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition features the top collegiate vocalists from across the country.

November 6, 2025
ISU Theatre’s “Urinetown: The Musical” blends musical mayhem and social satire
The show opens Nov. 6 in Fisher Theater and runs one weekend only.

October 29, 2025
ISU Wind Ensemble to host free sensory sensitive concert
The Oct. 17 concert will feature fun, family-friendly musical selections for neurodiverse children and their families.

October 10, 2025
Something’s brewing with ISU Jazz Ensembles and ISU Brew Lab
Enjoy jazz tunes and the creative science of craft brewing at "Jazz Night: Happy Hour." This concert featuring exciting music and craft brews will be held Oct. 15 in the Maintenance Shop.

October 8, 2025
Puppet Power 2025 brings the global field of applied puppetry to Ames
Ames will host the international hybrid conference for the first time. The event explores process, practice, and possibility in applied puppetry.

October 6, 2025