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Thirty Northwestern Theatre and Dance students working professionally this summer

NATCHITOCHES –Thirty Northwestern State theatre and dance students or recent alumni are performing across the country in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working in for 14 different companies or facilities in nine states and Canada in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles.

“The best thing for a […]

Senior dance students to premiere original works in May 1 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Dance Concert on Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The show is titled “Fundamentals.”

Attendance is limited to 160. For ticket information or to make reservations, call (318) 357-4483. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The advisor for […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to present “Working” April 21-24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the play “Working” April 21-24 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.

Attendance is limited to 75 per performance. Masks are required and social distancing should be observed. Tickets are on a donation basis. Performances for Northwestern State faculty, staff and students are April 21, 22 and 24 […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to perform comedy “Bootycandy” virtually March 24-28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform the comedy “Bootycandy” March 24-28. The play will be performed vitually. “Boodycandy” includes adult content.

There is no charge to view the stream, but donations will be accepted. For more information on how to access the stream, contact Brett Garfinkel, head of the Department of Theatre […]

Opera Theatre to present “The True Story of Cinderella” March 18-19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Opera Theatre will perform Warren Marten’s “The True Story of Cinderella on March 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Marcy McKee is director of NSU Opera Theatre.

The March 18 performance is for NSU students and faculty only. The March 19 performance is for parents of performers and the […]

Burrell to be honored by alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – Scott Burrell, director of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University, will be inducted into the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department’s Blue Masque Hall of Fame at a virtual event during the College’s Homecoming Week celebration Nov. 2-8.

The Blue Masque Hall of Fame is in […]

Modern in Motion VIII dance concert rescheduled for Oct. 16-17

NATCHITOCHES – The Modern in Motion VIII dance concert has been rescheduled for Oct. 16-17 due to Hurricane Delta. Performance times are Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct.17 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the Fleur de Lis Stage on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches.

Modern in Motion VIII is presented by […]

NSU Theatre and Dance involved in possible debut of 18th century play

NATCHITOCHES – A group of students, alumni and faculty from Northwestern State University took part in ending what may be one of the longest leadups to a play’s debut ever.

This weekend, they collaborated with international faculty and a professional actor for what is likely the first reading of a play by 18th century British writer […]

Some theatre and dance students still hoping to perform this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Several Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are still hoping they will be able to perform this summer with professional theatre companies around the country.

A number of theatrical companies have postponed their summer seasons due to the COVID-19 virus, but still hope they will be able to open.

“Summer employment […]

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