The Department of Theatre and Cinema and the School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University present two showcases for directing and acting students at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 12 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Leah Spratt Hall. Both events are free and open to the public.

“Tabula Rasa: The Directing for the Stage Showcase” on Tuesday night is the culmination of the semester’s work for Directing I students. It stars actors from within the department and around the community.

The Acting I Showcase on Tuesday night will feature 24 students presenting their work from throughout the semester as their final exam presentations.

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