Passionate. Rigorous. Daring. MSUM Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts Department offers an intensive, production-oriented program for students interested in pursuing a professional career in acting, musical theatre, directing, and theatre technology and design.
Renowned faculty bring a wealth of experience both in and out of the classroom to students with opportunities for personal and professional growth through involvement in the University Theatre Series, The Straw Hat Players and through extensive peer collaboration. Performances are enhanced by the department’s impressive facilities.
The 50th Straw Hat season continues with the PG-13-rated musical The World Goes ‘Round, which features the song and dance of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the team that created Cabaret and Chicago. The show runs until June 14 on the Gaede Stage. mnstate.edu/strawhat
Sinatra tribute created by former Straw Hat director David Grapes Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre opens its 50th season with My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, a PG-rated musical revue with hits like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “You Make Me Feel So Young.” The show runs [...]
Don’t miss a dynamic dance concert featuring the work of student dancers and choreographers. Several dance styles will be featured, including hip-hop, modern, lyrical, musical theatre styles and tap. The performance takes place this Saturday in Hansen Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Free admission! Hansen Theatre Saturday, May 11 7:30 p.m. Free Admission
Meghan McLaughlin to present at Tuesday’s SAC Conference By Kalicia Kamranian Young children grow to understand the world around them through trial and error. They fail forward to success. Freshman Meghan McLaughlin believes that as we age, the development of our creative minds decreases. McLaughlin will discuss this issuer in her SAC presentation, “Stepping Away [...]
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