On Stage, On Set, On The Move

Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, <i></i>Sweeney Todd</i> is set amongst London’s seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim’s characteristically brilliant wit and dark humor.

The Panasonic AF-100 high-definition camcorder will be used in the upper-class directing and new cinematography courses. This best-in-class 4/3” sensor camera delivers depth of field and field of view similar to that of 35mm movie camera.

Recent alum, Jeff Meyer (Theatre & Cinema ’11), currently works as editor and television programmer for the American Angus Association. Meyer has played a critical role in the company’s expansion into television broadcasting and the web.

This year’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol attracted large crowds making it one of the most popular shows at Western. "We hope to continue year after year with a holiday themed family show that will become a local tradition," states director and assistant professor, Dallas Henry.

Students get an opportunity to learn and work with professional state-of-the-industry equipment. Check out the latest cameras, sound, lighting and grip equipment in the all-new equipment cage located in the Hearnes Building 150.

Please join us for the 2012-2013 theater season at Missouri Western - A Year of the Tony. Buy your season tickets now and get one musical for free! Limited time offer.

Students received a wonderful opportunity to write, produce, direct and edit professional regional commercial spots for the Manregistry.com, a client based out of Los Angeles.

Starting in Fall 2012, Missouri Western Communication Studies, Theatre and Cinema will be offering a new integrated Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in either Theatre or Cinema. Additionally, new courses are being added in both Theatre and Cinema. You choose your path!

Auditions and Interviews are currently being held for the 2012-2013 scholarship year. Please visit our information page for all the details.

Student directed plays cast list goes up! MORE

JB October 4-7

Annie Nov. 26-Dec. 12

Private Lives - Feb. 21-Mar. 3

God of Carnage - Feb. 21-Mar. 3

Sweeny Todd - April 11-14

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