CSU Theatre is pleased to announce two new staff members who are joining the team! Melissa Centgraf, Head of Properties: Melissa has a B.A. in Technical Theatre from Illinois State University, and has more than two decades of experience working in props for institutions such as Milwaukee Rep, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, […]
CSU’s Theatre majors Alma Alvarado, Matthew Berman, Jesus Castro-Gonzalez, Lana Greeness, and Aleiah Jasper joined their CSU Theatre professor, Saffron Henke, for a local production of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias at Bas Bleu Theatre. Matthew Berman noted that the new experience has given him an appreciation for the education and professionalism he and his […]
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is thrilled to introduce Javier Hurtado as a new assistant professor of theatre at Colorado State University. His focus will be playwriting and directing within the performance concentration. Javier Hurtado brings an impressive record of teaching and research to CSU. He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing and […]
CSU Theatre alum, Whitney Roy (’21), is a recipient of the 2023 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded to five BIPOC stage managers to attend the Broadway Stage Management Symposium, as well as a meeting with a selection committee member during the professional development and networking conference. The selection committee of veteran Broadway […]
Colorado State University’s School of Music Theatre and Dance and the University Center for the Arts presents “Machinal,” written by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Debbie Swann, Scenic Design by Roger Hanna, Props Master Thomas Ray, Costume Design Kayleigh Owen, Lighting Design by Laurel Ladzinski, Sound Design by Patrick Middlebrook and Stage Management by David Walters. […]
On February 19-24, CSU students competed at the annual Region 7 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which brings together exceptional student actors and technicians from across the western states. It was the first time in several years that the festival was held in-person. The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival is a national […]
The 2023 Spring CSU Theatre production of The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, directed by Wesley Longacre, was attended by Kennedy Center American College Theatre respondent Nick Taylor, chair of performing arts at the Community College of Denver.
Price Johnston has received the College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Teaching Award in the tenured faculty category. Professor Johnston is an associate professor of theatre and teaches lighting, sound, and projection design Liberal Arts awards recognize staff and faculty for their contributions to their units and colleagues, the college, the university, and their profession/discipline. Professor […]
Dr. Megan Lewis, director of CSU Theatre, has received an Ann Gill Faculty Development Award to write a book about South African theatre-maker and maverick, Brett Bailey. The book, Plays of Mystery and Darkness, will be completed in Summer 2023. The Ann Gill Faculty Development Award is funded by generous donors to the College of […]
CSU Director of Musical Theatre Noah Racey has received the College of Liberal Arts Distinction in Outreach Award. Named by Ben Withers, dean of the college, the award recognizes efforts in community building with key partners. Professor Racey is spearheading the new NoCo Theatre Group (CSU Theatre, Open Stage, and Bas Bleu Theatre), is leading […]
