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UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert' April 18-21
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music premiere Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Concert” at the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 and at 2 p.m. April 21. Tickets to the event are available now, and are free to students with valid UCM ID and to active duty military, veterans, and military families with military ID presented at the Box Office. The matinee on April 21 is a pay-what-you-can event.
April 15, 2024
UCM Division of Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase 2024
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents Senior Showcase 2024 on 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the James L. Highlander Theatre and at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, on the Jerome Stage at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Admission to both events is free. Doors open a half hour before each show for audiences to view performer headshots and resumes.
March 28, 2024
Timeless Shakespearean Love Story, 'Romeo and Juliet', Comes to Highlander Theatre March 28-31
Experience a timeless theatre classic as the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 28-30 and at 2 p.m. March 30-31.
March 19, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere 'Xanadu' in Highlander Theatre Feb. 22-25; Honor Outstanding Theatre Alumnus
Enjoy an evening of musical fantasy as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Douglas Carter Beane’s “Xanadu” in the James L. Highlander Theatre. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24 and matinees are planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 24-25.
February 19, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance Students and Faculty Earn Recognition, Perform at KCACTF in Des Moines
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-21 in Des Moines, Iowa. The 32 students and five faculty members who attended and were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre and dance.
January 29, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance 'Remember the Dance' Returns for Benefit Performance on the James L. Highlander Theatre Stage
University of Central Missouri UCM Theatre and Dance will perform its original dance play, “Remember the Dance,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at the James L. Highlander Theatre. The show, which is a fundraising performance to aid student performers and crew, was recently selected as one of four invited productions to be featured at the 2024 Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Des Moines, Iowa.
January 10, 2024
Theatre and Dance Presents Mainstage Play 'Everybody' Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Get ready for innovative and entertaining stage performances as UCM Theatre and Dance presents the mainstage play, “Everybody,” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins at the James L. Highlander Theatre. The play takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-30, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1.
September 20, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers 2023-24 Season Tickets, Free Admission with University Student ID
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the availability of 2023-2024 season tickets now through Sept. 28.The theme for this season is “With Love,” commemorating UCM Theatre and Dance productions that celebrate love in its many different forms.
August 22, 2023
UCM Performing Arts Faculty Take Center Stage Aug. 28 for the Provost's Faculty Showcase
Highlighting the diverse, talented faculty members who serve the University of Central Missouri, performing artists representing the UCM academic areas of Music, Theatre and Dance return to Hart Recital Hall for their annual season opener, the Provost’s Faculty Showcase, at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.
August 17, 2023
Fall Theatre and Dance Productions Offer Opportunities for Students
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance announces its fall 2023 auditions for “Everybody,” directed by Jenise Cook, visiting assistant professor of theatre; “Cinderella,” directed by Dr. Aaron Scully, assistant professor of theatre and dance; and Studio Theatre One-Acts, directed by UCM students.
August 07, 2023
Central Missouri Repertory to Present Children's Touring Production 'Robin Hood'
Entering its 39th season of live children’s touring theatre productions, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Repertory Theatre (CMR) will present “Robin Hood” by Kathryn Schultz Miller at numerous locations throughout West Central Missouri in late May and early June. This includes a free, public performance in Warrensburg at the Highlander Theatre on the UCM campus at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, as well as performances at venues in the communities of Clinton, Lee’s Summit, Richmond, Rocky Mount, and Sedalia on a touring schedule that begins May 25 and ends June 8.
May 16, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Eurydice' Feb. 23-26 at Highlander Theatre
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Eurydice” at James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and during matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26. The afternoon production on Feb. 26 is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1) admission and on Feb. 23 there will be an ASL interpreter for the hearing-impaired.
February 20, 2023
Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty Honored by KCACTF Region V
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the first in-person Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since 2020 on Jan. 22-28 in Des Moines, Iowa. With 24 students and six faculty members in attendance, UCM was recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre.
February 07, 2023
'Dancing with the Professors' Returns to UCM Feb. 19
Re-launching a program that was last celebrated on campus in 2018, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dance Club will sponsor “Dancing with the Professors 2023” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 in Hendricks Hall. This student-run fundraiser has become a fan-favorite over the years and provides an evening of ballroom and popular dance styles performed by UCM students, faculty and staff.
February 02, 2023
Herman BlackBox Theatre New Play Festival Oct. 29-30 Features Original Student, Alumni Work
The University of Central Missouri Richard Herman Black Box program presents the 2022 New Play Festival in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29- Oct. 30. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is free for this program featuring original student and alumni work.
October 27, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert' April 18-21
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music premiere Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Concert” at the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 and at 2 p.m. April 21. Tickets to the event are available now, and are free to students with valid UCM ID and to active duty military, veterans, and military families with military ID presented at the Box Office. The matinee on April 21 is a pay-what-you-can event.
April 15, 2024
UCM Division of Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase 2024
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents Senior Showcase 2024 on 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the James L. Highlander Theatre and at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, on the Jerome Stage at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Admission to both events is free. Doors open a half hour before each show for audiences to view performer headshots and resumes.
March 28, 2024
Timeless Shakespearean Love Story, 'Romeo and Juliet', Comes to Highlander Theatre March 28-31
Experience a timeless theatre classic as the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 28-30 and at 2 p.m. March 30-31.
March 19, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere 'Xanadu' in Highlander Theatre Feb. 22-25; Honor Outstanding Theatre Alumnus
Enjoy an evening of musical fantasy as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Douglas Carter Beane’s “Xanadu” in the James L. Highlander Theatre. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24 and matinees are planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 24-25.
February 19, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance Students and Faculty Earn Recognition, Perform at KCACTF in Des Moines
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-21 in Des Moines, Iowa. The 32 students and five faculty members who attended and were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre and dance.
January 29, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance 'Remember the Dance' Returns for Benefit Performance on the James L. Highlander Theatre Stage
University of Central Missouri UCM Theatre and Dance will perform its original dance play, “Remember the Dance,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at the James L. Highlander Theatre. The show, which is a fundraising performance to aid student performers and crew, was recently selected as one of four invited productions to be featured at the 2024 Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Des Moines, Iowa.
January 10, 2024
Theatre and Dance Presents Mainstage Play 'Everybody' Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Get ready for innovative and entertaining stage performances as UCM Theatre and Dance presents the mainstage play, “Everybody,” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins at the James L. Highlander Theatre. The play takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-30, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1.
September 20, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers 2023-24 Season Tickets, Free Admission with University Student ID
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the availability of 2023-2024 season tickets now through Sept. 28.The theme for this season is “With Love,” commemorating UCM Theatre and Dance productions that celebrate love in its many different forms.
August 22, 2023
UCM Performing Arts Faculty Take Center Stage Aug. 28 for the Provost's Faculty Showcase
Highlighting the diverse, talented faculty members who serve the University of Central Missouri, performing artists representing the UCM academic areas of Music, Theatre and Dance return to Hart Recital Hall for their annual season opener, the Provost’s Faculty Showcase, at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.
August 17, 2023
Fall Theatre and Dance Productions Offer Opportunities for Students
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance announces its fall 2023 auditions for “Everybody,” directed by Jenise Cook, visiting assistant professor of theatre; “Cinderella,” directed by Dr. Aaron Scully, assistant professor of theatre and dance; and Studio Theatre One-Acts, directed by UCM students.
August 07, 2023
Central Missouri Repertory to Present Children's Touring Production 'Robin Hood'
Entering its 39th season of live children’s touring theatre productions, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Repertory Theatre (CMR) will present “Robin Hood” by Kathryn Schultz Miller at numerous locations throughout West Central Missouri in late May and early June. This includes a free, public performance in Warrensburg at the Highlander Theatre on the UCM campus at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, as well as performances at venues in the communities of Clinton, Lee’s Summit, Richmond, Rocky Mount, and Sedalia on a touring schedule that begins May 25 and ends June 8.
May 16, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Eurydice' Feb. 23-26 at Highlander Theatre
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Eurydice” at James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and during matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26. The afternoon production on Feb. 26 is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1) admission and on Feb. 23 there will be an ASL interpreter for the hearing-impaired.
February 20, 2023
Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty Honored by KCACTF Region V
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the first in-person Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since 2020 on Jan. 22-28 in Des Moines, Iowa. With 24 students and six faculty members in attendance, UCM was recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre.
February 07, 2023
'Dancing with the Professors' Returns to UCM Feb. 19
Re-launching a program that was last celebrated on campus in 2018, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dance Club will sponsor “Dancing with the Professors 2023” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 in Hendricks Hall. This student-run fundraiser has become a fan-favorite over the years and provides an evening of ballroom and popular dance styles performed by UCM students, faculty and staff.
February 02, 2023
Herman BlackBox Theatre New Play Festival Oct. 29-30 Features Original Student, Alumni Work
The University of Central Missouri Richard Herman Black Box program presents the 2022 New Play Festival in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29- Oct. 30. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is free for this program featuring original student and alumni work.
October 27, 2022
