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I Love You Because
 Tickets for the MSU Theatre & Dance Production of I Love You Because are on sale now!
By Ryan Cunningham (book and lyrics) and Joshua Salzman (Music)
Directed by Michael Casey
A contemporary twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, this buoyant musical comedy proves that opposites attract! When uptight Austin Bennett meets free-spirited Marcy Fitzwilliams through an online dating service, the sparks don't exactly fly. Austin still carries a torch for ex-girlfriend Catherine, and Marcy is convinced that conservative Austin is Mr. Wrong. Meanwhile, Austin's brother Jeff and Marcy's friend Diana have an instant connection, though both fear commitment. The singles share their perspectives on love ranging from the cynical to the sublime through a witty script and delightful score that strike a perfect match!
This production includes adult themes and language.
Coger Theatre
October 22-24 at 7:30 PM and October 24 and 25 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $14, $18, $20
Click Here to order tickets online, or visit any Missouri State Box Office.
Also- be sure to join us after the October 22nd performance for our Opening Night Reception in the Craig lobby!
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Fall Dance Concert
 The Dance Composition III class's annual Fall Dance Concert will take place on October 30 and 31 at 7:30 PM, and November 1 at 2:30PM, in Coger Theater.
The concert is free, but we are excepting donations for the American Cancer Society.
Choreographers include Alisha Anderson, Dustin Brown, Brian Brown, Lauren Clark, Lisa Monaco, and Ruth Barnes. |
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Upcoming Events
Dance Film Festival
October 20-21, 6 PM
October 24, 10 AM
Meyer Library 101
I Love You Because
October 22-24, 7:30 PM
October 24-25, 2:30 PM
Coger Theatre
Fall Dance Concert
October 30-31, 7:30 PM
November 1, 2:30 PM
Coger Theatre
For a complete list of Upcoming Events, click here. |
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BFA Dance Auditions
 Auditions for the BFA Dance Program for current Missouri State students will be held on Friday, November 13th, from 3:00-5:00 PM, in McDonald 203.
The audition is a class that lasts about 90 minutes, including: ballet barre and brief center enchainement, modern warm-up and combination, and jazz combination.
Please bring appropriate dancewear and shoes (including bare feet for the modern dance part of the audition). The faculty will also meet with applicants to the major, for a brief interview and to answer questions about the program.
Click Here to download the BFA Dance Application- the deadline to turn it in is November 2nd.
Please contact Sara Brummel at SaraBrummel@MissouriState.edu for more information.
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Dance Film Festival
 Attention all Dance majors, minors, and anyone interested in dance!
The Dance Film Festival will take place October 20th-21st from 6-10PM, and October 24th from 10AM-12PM, in Meyer Library 101.
For more information, please contact Ruth Barnes at RuthBarnes@MissouriState.edu.
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D-Tix
On the heels of an incredibly successful "Dinner and a Movie" program this summer, the Downtown Springfield Association announces a new partnership with the Springfield Theatre Alliance called "D Tix". The program will offer limited day-of performance tickets to plays and musicals at half the box office price. With six theatre companies participating, there is a wide variety of entertainment choices.
The Coffee Ethic on Park Central Square will sell day-of performance tickets beginning at noon through 30 minutes before curtain. Savings will typically range from $4 to $12.50, depending on the venue and type of show. Ticket inventory at this discounted rate will be limited and at the discretion of individual productions. Sales will be "first come, first served" so patrons are encouraged to check the board early for ticket availability. The Coffee Ethic accepts credit cards, cash, and Downtown Dollars gift certificates. There is a $1 handling fee charged per ticket. The program will run from October 1 through December 31.
The Springfield Theatre Alliance exists to promote live theatre, building upon both the tradition and uniqueness of Springfield's downtown theatres and university programs. Formed in 2008, its participating members include:
-Missouri State University Theatre & Dance (Craig Hall, Missouri State University campus)
-Skinny Improv & Springfield Playhouse (301 Park Central East)
-Springfield Contemporary Theatre at Vandivort Center Theatre (305 E. Walnut)
-Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers Theatre (311 E. Walnut)
-Springfield Symphony Orchestra (Juanita K. Hammons Hall, 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway)
-Swan Repertory Theatre at the Gillioz Theatre (317 Park Central East) and Vandivort Center Theatre
-LuMaxx Productions at Big Momma's Back Porch Theatre (217 E. Commercial St.)
For additional information contact:
Springfield Theatre Alliance: Lou Schaeffer
305 E. Walnut, 4th Floor
(417) 831-8001
LSchaef305@aol.com
The Coffee Ethic: Jim Hamilton
124 Park Central Square
(417) 866-6645
www.thecoffeeethic.com
Downtown Springfield Association: Kathryn Vicat
304 W. McDaniel
(417) 831-6200
www.itsalldowntown.com
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Alumni Update: Albino Farm
The SAG feature horror film Albino Farm has just been released on video for the Halloween season. Shot in Missouri and based on Ozark legend, the film was written and directed by MSU alumni Sean McEwen and Joe Anderson, and features the stunt coordination of MSU faculty Kurt Heinlein.
Sean McEwen
Joe Anderson
The film is being carried by Blockbuster stores and is available at Amazon.
Click Here for more information on Albino Farm.
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Ticket Giveaway
 This week, you can win two tickets to see Aquila Theatre's As You Like It on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30 PM at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
If you wish to enter in this giveaway, please send an e-mail to Matt Tassell (Tassell65456@Live.MissouriState.edu) with "As You Like It" in the subject field by Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 12:00 PM.
Shakespeare's comic brilliance is wrapped in gender-confused, unrequited love - as we join Aquila Theatre in the Forest of Arden, where love comes in all shapes, sizes, and disguises. Set in a period of revolution in France when love conquered all, As You Like It tells the story of power hungry men exiling their brothers, girls playing guys, and finding love in unexpected places. Frederick exiles his brother, Duke Senior, so he can reign over a French Duchy. Simultaneously, Orlando, who has been forced from his own town by a bloodthirsty brother, finds himself in the Forest of Arden. Dressed as men, Rosalind and her best friend and cousin, Celia, run from Frederick's regime and seek shelter in the forest where they are fated to find the exiled Orlando and Duke Senior. The Aquila Theatre Company, described by The New York Times as "a classically trained, modernly hip troupe", infuses As You Like It with their unique blend of fun and entertaining theatricality. The production is both faithful to Shakespeare and relevant and accessible to a modern audience.
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