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Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' Includes 'Pay-What-You-Can' Sunday Matinee, ASL Interpreter Oct. 10, Sensory Sensitivity Performance Oct. 14
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Tony Award-winning drama, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, this play follows a neurodivergent boy as he tries to solve the mystery concerning the death of his neighbor’s dog.
October 06, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers Season Tickets for 2021-2022 for 'Live On Stage!' Performances
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance has announced the availability of 2021-2022 season tickets through Oct. 16. After a year of limitations to live performance, UCM Theatre and Dance is excited to invite the community back into the theater and be “Live On Stage!”
September 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Night of Studio Theatre One-Act Plays
WARRENSBURG, MO – Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance present a night of Studio Theatre 10-minute plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, and 11 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
August 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.
May 04, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Virtual Production 'Funny...?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present 'Funny…?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts on Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11. Studio Theatre One-Acts are student produced and student directed short plays. The virtual “doors” open at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. This production will steam virtually via YouTube. Admission to view the production is free.
March 08, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents First Alumni Production, 'In the End'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance, in conjunction with the Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program and UCM Theatre and Dance Alumni, will present the inaugural alumni production: a virtual staged reading of “In the End” by alumna Sharai Bohannon, Class of 2013. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM, live via Zoom
February 26, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Production of "Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World" by Nicole Jost
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a free virtual production of the play “Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World ” by Nicole Jost. The production will be available to view live online on the UCM Theatre and Dance YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. The play is recommended for all audiences and virtual doors open at 7:15 p.m.
February 17, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Announces Spring 2021 Mainstage Season
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present its Spring 2021 Mainstage season, consisting of “Sucia,” “In the End,” the UCM Theatre and Dance New Play Series, and “Spotlight.”
February 08, 2021
UCM Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program Announces Leadership Team and Spring 2021 Season
The University of Central Missouri’s Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program, in conjunction with UCM Theatre and Dance, announces the spring 2021 season program lineup along with the leadership team.
February 03, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Receives Awards at 2021 Region V Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival
Theatre and Dance faculty and staff members at the University of Central Missouri attended the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Jan. 16-23, and were recognized for excellence in multiple areas.
February 03, 2021Wilson Named Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor for Theatre and Dance at UCM
John Wilson, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri, has been named the Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor for Theatre and Dance. Gersham Nelson, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, recently announced the appointment.
May 01, 2016
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' Includes 'Pay-What-You-Can' Sunday Matinee, ASL Interpreter Oct. 10, Sensory Sensitivity Performance Oct. 14
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Tony Award-winning drama, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, this play follows a neurodivergent boy as he tries to solve the mystery concerning the death of his neighbor’s dog.
October 06, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers Season Tickets for 2021-2022 for 'Live On Stage!' Performances
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance has announced the availability of 2021-2022 season tickets through Oct. 16. After a year of limitations to live performance, UCM Theatre and Dance is excited to invite the community back into the theater and be “Live On Stage!”
September 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Night of Studio Theatre One-Act Plays
WARRENSBURG, MO – Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance present a night of Studio Theatre 10-minute plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, and 11 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
August 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.
May 04, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Virtual Production 'Funny...?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present 'Funny…?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts on Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11. Studio Theatre One-Acts are student produced and student directed short plays. The virtual “doors” open at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. This production will steam virtually via YouTube. Admission to view the production is free.
March 08, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents First Alumni Production, 'In the End'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance, in conjunction with the Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program and UCM Theatre and Dance Alumni, will present the inaugural alumni production: a virtual staged reading of “In the End” by alumna Sharai Bohannon, Class of 2013. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM, live via Zoom
February 26, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Production of "Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World" by Nicole Jost
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a free virtual production of the play “Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World ” by Nicole Jost. The production will be available to view live online on the UCM Theatre and Dance YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. The play is recommended for all audiences and virtual doors open at 7:15 p.m.
February 17, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Announces Spring 2021 Mainstage Season
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present its Spring 2021 Mainstage season, consisting of “Sucia,” “In the End,” the UCM Theatre and Dance New Play Series, and “Spotlight.”
February 08, 2021
UCM Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program Announces Leadership Team and Spring 2021 Season
The University of Central Missouri’s Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program, in conjunction with UCM Theatre and Dance, announces the spring 2021 season program lineup along with the leadership team.
February 03, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Receives Awards at 2021 Region V Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival
Theatre and Dance faculty and staff members at the University of Central Missouri attended the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Jan. 16-23, and were recognized for excellence in multiple areas.
February 03, 2021Wilson Named Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor for Theatre and Dance at UCM
John Wilson, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri, has been named the Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor for Theatre and Dance. Gersham Nelson, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, recently announced the appointment.
May 01, 2016
