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"Being Present" was performed in HopKins Black Box, a not-for-profit experimental theatre and classroom.

‘Being Present’ explores platonic intimacy in social media age

By Allie Cobb | @alliecobbler November 17, 2016

Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible not to have relationships through social media. Second-year performance studies graduate student Naomi Bennett explores this idea in her play, “Being Present,”...

The play "Mr. Burns," presented by the LSU School of Theatre, is being performed at the Reilly Theatre Nov. 9 - Nov. 20.

‘Mr. Burns’ play has interesting concept, repetitive script

By Salimata Fall | @salimatalalaf November 17, 2016

The curtain rises, as the audience settles in their seats, preparing for the journey in which they were about to witness. Complete with a cast of alumni, LSU School of Theatre brings the fall semester...

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Moscow Ballet to perform ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ at Union Theater

By Kennedi Walker | @Kennedi0497 November 6, 2016

For the first time ever, the Moscow Ballet will make its way to the Student Union Theater on Saturday at 3 p.m., performing the holiday season classic, “The Great Russian Nutcracker.” According...

"Middletown" premiered in the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts' Shaver Theatre on Tuesday night.

‘Middletown’ drives plot through comedy, lacks overall theme

By Kennedi Walker October 19, 2016

The LSU School of Theatre’s production of Will Eno’s “Middletown” premiered Tuesday night at the Claude L. Shaver Theatre. Directed by Kendall Krebsbach, the play proved to be just...

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‘Noises Off’ successfully delivers comedy, gives audience “more than what they bargained for”

By CJ Carver and Salimata Fall September 29, 2016

Patrons of Swine Palace’s most recent production, “Noises Off,” definitely got more than they bargained for when they realized they were watching a show about a show. Swine Palace opened...

Swine Palace presents a contemporary take on the classical Shakespearean "Julius Caesar," running at the Reilly Theatre for five days, beginning July 20, 2016.

Swine Palace presents contemporary production of “Julius Caesar”

July 13, 2016

Swine Palace is bringing Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and betrayal to the Reilly Theatre for a five-day run of "Julius Caesar" beginning July 20.In this modernized production, directed by...

A group of seven playwrights hope to continue the conversation on race in America during their July 16, 2016 performance of “Hands Up! Seven Playwrights, Seven Testaments,”  at the Claude L. Shaver Theatre.

Theater group hopes to continue conversation about race in America

July 13, 2016

After a weekend full of protests throughout Baton Rouge and with tensions between police and the black community rising, New Venture Theatre is hoping to spark a conversation about racism and racial profiling...

Local dance company CKA: Currently Known As will explore the concept of "enough" during their July 15, 2016, performance at Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

University instructor performs with “Enough” with local dance company

By Dillon Lowe July 13, 2016

Local performing arts dance group CKA: Currently Known As will be debuting their second project, "Enough," on July 15 at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. "Enough" will be a year-long...

The LSU Musical Theatre club rehearses their production titled "Singo de Mayo" on Tuesday April 26, 2016, in the Music and Dramatic Arts building on LSU campus.

Musical Theatre Club hosts 14th annual ‘Singo de Mayo’

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille April 27, 2016

Thanks to the Musical Theatre Club, Cinco de Mayo is coming early this year — and it’s coming with a tune. The show, “Singo de Mayo: Past, Present and Future,” will be April 30...

Cast members perform "The White Bicycle" which will be running on April 20-24 in the Hopkins Black Box Theater.

‘The White Bicycle’ theater production brings cyclist awareness to community

By Lauren Heffker April 18, 2016

Whether traveling through campus by car, foot or bike, the University’s newest theater production will cross students’ paths. “The White Bicycle,” a HopKins Black Box Theatre production,...

Several cast members of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” rehearse Sunday, March 6, 2016, in the Music and Dramatic Arts building's Studio Theatre.

Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ brought to campus through student-directed play

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille March 7, 2016

Theatre-goers have the opportunity to disappear into the woods this week, to the dreamlike fantasy world of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show is premiering...

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‘By the way, Meet Vera Stark’ to show at Reilly Theatre

By Nathan Velasquez- The Daily Reveille February 17, 2016

In light of national controversy over the lack of ethnicity in award-winning roles, the University brings a play to the stage that highlights the struggle black people faced at the dawn of the film industry. “By...