ISU Theatre, Opera Studio and ISU Symphony Orchestra to present “Street Scene”
One of Iowa State’s largest operas in years, the show features a cast of 40 students and an ambitious score that blends jazz, blues, Broadway and opera.
Tag: Department of Music and Theatre
ISU Theatre’s “Corners Grove” offers modern take on an American classic
Opening Thursday, Oct. 14 in Fisher Theater, the show follows a group of young people as they come of age and navigate love, loss and identity in their town of Corners Grove.
CATEGORIES: Published
Cason Murphy authors first edition textbook that features ISU Theatre photos
Assistant Professor of Theatre Cason Murphy has authored “The World at Play: Performance from the Audience Perspective,” a first edition textbook published by Kendall Hunt Publishing. The text, which will make its debut this fall in Iowa State’s THTRE 106: Introduction to the Performing Arts class, features many photos from recent ISU Theatre productions. “The … Continue reading Cason Murphy authors first edition textbook that features ISU Theatre photos
Brad Dell appointed chair of the Iowa State Department of Music and Theatre
Dell, an associate professor of theatre and director of ISU Theatre at Iowa State, begins his five-year term on July 1.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Michael Golemo named University Professor
Michael Golemo, professor in the Department of Music and Theatre, was recently named University Professor, as part of the 2021 Iowa State University awards. Golemo and other award recipients will be formally recognized at the LAS Fall Convocation on September 7, 2021. The title of University Professor is awarded to a faculty member who has … Continue reading Michael Golemo named University Professor
CATEGORIES: Honored
Cason Murphy presents at three international conferences
Assistant Professor of Theatre Cason Murphy was invited to present his scholarship at a trio of recent international conferences, sharing research into shift in theatrical practices and pedagogical strategies during the coronavirus pandemic. Murphy was one of three scholars invited to headline the “Shakespeare and the Closure of Theatres” international colloquy on April 22, 2021, … Continue reading Cason Murphy presents at three international conferences
Gregory Oakes honored with named fellowship
The Jean Bacon Louis Faculty Fellowship in Instrumental and Keyboard Music will support Oakes’ innovative work on a new clarinet.
CATEGORIES: Students
ISU Theatre presents “Our Community Carol: A Blueprint for a Play”
This inventive short film based on a Charles Dickens’ holiday classic will stream Dec. 11-30.
ISU Theatre offers ‘A Christmas Carol’ reading
The marathon Zoom reading on Dec. 4 will raise donations for Food Bank of Iowa.