Theatre News
Scenes from Banned Plays is free event
“I wanted to give my students an opportunity to practice theatre in a different way and to understand that to entertain people means more than making them laugh..." Continue Reading…
Titillating, entertaining, with a touch of stage history
Compleat Female Stage Beauty isn’t a slap-stick, case of mistaken identity and door slamming fun, there is more depth and character development in this witty tale. Continue Reading…
Compleat Female Stage Beauty tickets on sale
Bethany Hernandez, , John Hauser, and David Boncyk rehearse for the upcoming Adams State University comedy Compleat Female Stage Beauty. Continue Reading…
Compleat Female Stage Beauty opens April 19
“In their youth, they had energy as well as foolishness and lacked an understanding of the consequences of their behaviors.” Continue Reading…
"Will Act For Change" joins nationwide theatre project To present landmark marriage equality play
"8" is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Hollingsworth v. Perry), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and Continue Reading…
World premiere of “Intimacy Issues” starts March 4
“I wondered what would happen if the only way to interact was through a screen.” Continue Reading…
Zikr Dance Ensemble to perform on Adams State campus
The Zikr Dance Ensemble repertoire springs from Taylor’s life-long fascination with ancient cultures and dance as both powerful ritual and as a transcendent experience. Continue Reading…
HA! Guaranteed to make you laugh
“Bunions, cows, lessons, and laughter, the shows will keep you on your toes.” Continue Reading…
Stage fighting expert helps choreograph Robin Hood
Celebrate the holiday season with Adams State University Theatre Program's action-packed, family friendly "Robin Hood." Continue Reading…
Robin Hood tickets on sale November 16
Robin Hood, directed by Assistant Professor Jenna Neilsen, is the latest production in the theatre program’s annual offering of a family oriented show during the month of December. Continue Reading…
Laugh and scream during Nightmares and Swizzle Sticks
“This is a very chilling play and I want the audience to be scared. It is fun to be scared.” Continue Reading…
Video will highlight new face of poverty
"The Line" documents stories of real people across the country living at or below the poverty line. More than campaign statistics, these are people with goals, children and they work hard. Continue Reading…
Twenty percent is a decent tip, throw your trash away before leaving the hotel room and go see Nickel and Dimed
The Adams State University production has a rocking start; a live band on stage gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping. Continue Reading…
Adams State Theatre presents Nickel and Dimed
The comedy follows the author Ehrenreich as she works as a waitress, a maid, and at a major retail store. The play asks a basic question: can a person survive earning only minimum wage? Continue Reading…
Theatre Alumni- Derek Garza & Brent Long
Brent Long ('05) and Derek Garza ('05) met at Adams State and quickly became best friends. Today, they are operating their own professional theatre company in Chicago. Continue Reading…
Theatre workshops offer opportunity for improved communication and more
"In a low pressure, relaxed environment, participants will learn more about what makes for effective communication as well as techniques for being energetic and dynamic speakers," Taylor said. Continue Reading…
Performance art students will entertain audiences
Schilling says, "Our students have taken some real risks in creating their own performance art pieces. I'm proud of them and the work they've done." Continue Reading…
Bedroom farce will lighten any mood
The "laugh-out-loud" comedy, "A Flea in Her Ear," includes elaborate costumes, set design, and humor on many levels. Continue Reading…
Comedy opens April 27
"It has been several years since we've had laugh-out-loud comedy on the big stage," Neilsen said. Continue Reading…
Barbier and Cordova pushed their limits
"I felt that it really stretched me as a performer and allowed me to grow in whole different direction." Continue Reading…
