College of Fine Arts and Design
Theatre Arts
Academics
Department of Theatre Arts Mission:
Helping students learn the skills and acquire the knowledge for professional careers and leadership in the arts and arts education.
The Department of Theatre Arts is thriving and vigorous. Students encounter a stellar faculty in rigorous academic training as well as engaging in a host of varied and challenging production and performance opportunities. Our positive, creative atmosphere includes:
• A range of production styles from world classics to the always provocative modern drama
• Six productions, 20 senior-directed one-act plays, two improvisational shows, and several Music Theatre productions in which you may participate—per year
• Professional Actor Training—students learn how to take professional headshots, write resumes, and audition
• Professional Design/Technology Training—students learn how to prepare and present portfolios and how to interview for jobs and graduate schools
• Theatre/Communication Education program—is designed for students who want to earn an Oklahoma Secondary Education Teacher’s License in the area of Speech, Drama, and Debate.
• Study Voice Movement and Acting with a Lessac Certified Trainer—more information about Lessac can be found at hhtt;://www.lessacinstitute.com/
• Stimulating opportunities to work with College of Fine Arts & Design’s partner: SUMMER STOCK
• Opportunities to work with guest directors
• Participate in top caliber workshops conducted by professional guest artists—past guest artists include: Larry Silverberg (Meisner), Paul Russell (Casting Director), Vic Perillo (Agent), Steve
Eastin (Actor/On-Camera Acting Coach) to name a few
• Travel to and participation in the Kennedy Center / American College Theatre Festival
• A mastery of academic skills and artistic foundations commensurate with the pursuit of graduate studies
UCO theatre students are recognized for their early professionalism, talent, training, and commitment. Accordingly, even while they are pursuing their degree, they are much in demand as actors and designers in area theatres such as Carpenter Square Theatre, Oklahoma Repertory Theatre, Jewel Box Theatre and Lyric Theatre.
RECENT AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
• The Edmond Sun newspaper 2010 sunshine awards “UCO Best Live Theatre”
• Mr. Marmalade was selected as one of the top 12 productions (out of 1,300 nation-wide) by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival national selection committee. Additionally, two actors received Distinguished Performance Awards and the director received a Distinguished Directing Award.
• Changed Forever was invited to perform a staged reading at the KCACTF regional festival.
• 2011 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association awarded Quin Tran and Sam Ferguson, UCO University Relations, first place for their documentary video the making of "Changed Forever".
• Tartuffe received Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting Award from KCACTF.
• Tongues and Savage Love was invited to perform at the KCACTF Regional Theatre “Night of Invited Scenes”
• Little Women received the following Excellence Awards from KCACTF:
Stage Management, Hair/Wig, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Directing, Ensemble Acting, and three Acting awards
2012-2013 SEASON
HENRY V by William Shakespeare—7:30pm, October 4-6 & 2:00pm October 7, Mitchell Hall Theatre
In this historical drama Henry V has overcome his misspent youth and earned the respect and love of his subjects, but will they follow him into battle against France? Hopelessly outnumbered, he rouses his army to become a juggernaut that, despite all reason, defeats the French at every turn. But is even Henry's belief that God is on his side enough to seize the day at Agincourt? Exhaustive efforts have been undertaken to present this classic in every conceivable authentic detail from costuming, combat, scenery, and armor. For tickets call (405) 974-3375
VOICED: The Real Story of Prostituted Women, by Claudia Fain and Summer Nolan
October 19-20, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free. (Donations will be accepted on behalf of OATH and No Boundaries.)
VOICED is a student written and directed show intended to raise awareness about prostituted women in the United States and Oklahoma specifically. Telling the graphic story of violence and danger involved in the sex trade it is a truly heart wrenching story, but with these haunting truths comes a ray of hope. VOICED hopes to educate its audience and provide them with the opportunity to solve the problems of forced prostitution within the Oklahoma community, as well as internationally. Together we can end this form of modern slavery. Intended for mature audiences.
For more information call (405) 436-2572
SEASON’S GREETINGS by Alan Ayckbourn—December 6-8 at 7:30pm and December 9 at 2pm, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg.
British playwright Alan Ayckbourn premiered his play Season’s Greetings in England, 1980 and by 1982 it was a phenomenal success. With crisp and witty dialogue, the audience views Christmas with the Bunker family. It is the season for bickering relatives, drunken mishaps, and a bumbling incompetent doctor who bores everyone with his puppet show. The holiday traditions we all love (and secretly dread) meet with disaster and hilarity in this riotously funny take on a “normal” family Christmas.
For tickets call (405) 974-3375
One-Act Festival
7:30pm December 1st and 2nd, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
UCO seniors direct several one-act plays.
For information call (405) 974-5512
Improvisation Tonight!
7pm, December 9, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
Anton in Show Business a comedy by Jane Martin—7:30 pm, February 7-9 &2:00 pm February 10, Mitchell Hall Theater
In the tradition of great backstage comedies, Anton in Show Business conveys the joys, pains and absurdities of "putting on a play" in American regional theatre. Winner of the 2001 American Theatre Critics New Play Award—"Funny, smart, wry and poignant." – Variety For tickets call (405) 974-3375
FUBAR: The Musical, Part 8 7:30 pm, April 12-13, Mitchell Hall Theatre
This student-written rock musical is irresistible and totally out-of-control. For mature audiences only. $2 at the door.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams 7:30pm, April 18-20 & 2:00pm April 21, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg.
In the rich cultural legacy of Southern gentility, playwright Tennessee Williams opens our eyes to the tragedies we associate with poverty and the emotional deprivations of a family seeking and failing to find happiness. This is a drama of great tenderness, charm, and beauty. One of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.
For tickets call (405) 974-3375
One-Act Festival
7pm May 3-4, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
UCO seniors direct several one-act plays.
For information call (405) 974-5512
Improvisation Tonight!
7pm, May 5, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
Helping students learn the skills and acquire the knowledge for professional careers and leadership in the arts and arts education.
The Department of Theatre Arts is thriving and vigorous. Students encounter a stellar faculty in rigorous academic training as well as engaging in a host of varied and challenging production and performance opportunities. Our positive, creative atmosphere includes:
• A range of production styles from world classics to the always provocative modern drama
• Six productions, 20 senior-directed one-act plays, two improvisational shows, and several Music Theatre productions in which you may participate—per year
• Professional Actor Training—students learn how to take professional headshots, write resumes, and audition
• Professional Design/Technology Training—students learn how to prepare and present portfolios and how to interview for jobs and graduate schools
• Theatre/Communication Education program—is designed for students who want to earn an Oklahoma Secondary Education Teacher’s License in the area of Speech, Drama, and Debate.
• Study Voice Movement and Acting with a Lessac Certified Trainer—more information about Lessac can be found at hhtt;://www.lessacinstitute.com/
• Stimulating opportunities to work with College of Fine Arts & Design’s partner: SUMMER STOCK
• Opportunities to work with guest directors
• Participate in top caliber workshops conducted by professional guest artists—past guest artists include: Larry Silverberg (Meisner), Paul Russell (Casting Director), Vic Perillo (Agent), Steve
Eastin (Actor/On-Camera Acting Coach) to name a few
• Travel to and participation in the Kennedy Center / American College Theatre Festival
• A mastery of academic skills and artistic foundations commensurate with the pursuit of graduate studies
UCO theatre students are recognized for their early professionalism, talent, training, and commitment. Accordingly, even while they are pursuing their degree, they are much in demand as actors and designers in area theatres such as Carpenter Square Theatre, Oklahoma Repertory Theatre, Jewel Box Theatre and Lyric Theatre.
RECENT AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
• The Edmond Sun newspaper 2010 sunshine awards “UCO Best Live Theatre”
• Mr. Marmalade was selected as one of the top 12 productions (out of 1,300 nation-wide) by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival national selection committee. Additionally, two actors received Distinguished Performance Awards and the director received a Distinguished Directing Award.
• Changed Forever was invited to perform a staged reading at the KCACTF regional festival.
• 2011 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association awarded Quin Tran and Sam Ferguson, UCO University Relations, first place for their documentary video the making of "Changed Forever".
• Tartuffe received Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Acting Award from KCACTF.
• Tongues and Savage Love was invited to perform at the KCACTF Regional Theatre “Night of Invited Scenes”
• Little Women received the following Excellence Awards from KCACTF:
Stage Management, Hair/Wig, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Directing, Ensemble Acting, and three Acting awards
2012-2013 SEASON
HENRY V by William Shakespeare—7:30pm, October 4-6 & 2:00pm October 7, Mitchell Hall Theatre
In this historical drama Henry V has overcome his misspent youth and earned the respect and love of his subjects, but will they follow him into battle against France? Hopelessly outnumbered, he rouses his army to become a juggernaut that, despite all reason, defeats the French at every turn. But is even Henry's belief that God is on his side enough to seize the day at Agincourt? Exhaustive efforts have been undertaken to present this classic in every conceivable authentic detail from costuming, combat, scenery, and armor. For tickets call (405) 974-3375
VOICED: The Real Story of Prostituted Women, by Claudia Fain and Summer Nolan
October 19-20, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free. (Donations will be accepted on behalf of OATH and No Boundaries.)
VOICED is a student written and directed show intended to raise awareness about prostituted women in the United States and Oklahoma specifically. Telling the graphic story of violence and danger involved in the sex trade it is a truly heart wrenching story, but with these haunting truths comes a ray of hope. VOICED hopes to educate its audience and provide them with the opportunity to solve the problems of forced prostitution within the Oklahoma community, as well as internationally. Together we can end this form of modern slavery. Intended for mature audiences.
For more information call (405) 436-2572
SEASON’S GREETINGS by Alan Ayckbourn—December 6-8 at 7:30pm and December 9 at 2pm, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg.
British playwright Alan Ayckbourn premiered his play Season’s Greetings in England, 1980 and by 1982 it was a phenomenal success. With crisp and witty dialogue, the audience views Christmas with the Bunker family. It is the season for bickering relatives, drunken mishaps, and a bumbling incompetent doctor who bores everyone with his puppet show. The holiday traditions we all love (and secretly dread) meet with disaster and hilarity in this riotously funny take on a “normal” family Christmas.
For tickets call (405) 974-3375
One-Act Festival
7:30pm December 1st and 2nd, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
UCO seniors direct several one-act plays.
For information call (405) 974-5512
Improvisation Tonight!
7pm, December 9, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
Anton in Show Business a comedy by Jane Martin—7:30 pm, February 7-9 &2:00 pm February 10, Mitchell Hall Theater
In the tradition of great backstage comedies, Anton in Show Business conveys the joys, pains and absurdities of "putting on a play" in American regional theatre. Winner of the 2001 American Theatre Critics New Play Award—"Funny, smart, wry and poignant." – Variety For tickets call (405) 974-3375
FUBAR: The Musical, Part 8 7:30 pm, April 12-13, Mitchell Hall Theatre
This student-written rock musical is irresistible and totally out-of-control. For mature audiences only. $2 at the door.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams 7:30pm, April 18-20 & 2:00pm April 21, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg.
In the rich cultural legacy of Southern gentility, playwright Tennessee Williams opens our eyes to the tragedies we associate with poverty and the emotional deprivations of a family seeking and failing to find happiness. This is a drama of great tenderness, charm, and beauty. One of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.
For tickets call (405) 974-3375
One-Act Festival
7pm May 3-4, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
UCO seniors direct several one-act plays.
For information call (405) 974-5512
Improvisation Tonight!
7pm, May 5, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Bldg., Free
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