Keith Martin , John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance, Retires
May 14, 2026
After more than five decades of extraordinary leadership in the arts, Keith Martin will retire from his role as the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Pr...
Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026
We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has cr...
Summer Dance Series Returns to App State! Free Dance Classes throughout June
Apr 29, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the return of its popular Summer Dance Series (SDS) of fre...
Children's Play, “Tomato Plant Girl,” Announced for April 24 – 26
Apr 13, 2026
by Keith MartinFamily-Friendly Play Performed by Appalachian Young People’s Theatre BOONE, N.C. – Now in their 53rd year, the award-winning A...
“Once Upon a Mattress” Unites Theatre and Community in a Production by Students, For Students
Mar 30, 2026
With the APPlause! Series, Access to the Arts is not A Fairytale, but a Realityby Molly WellsBOONE, NC - The Appalachian State University Department o...
Students Bring the Beloved Broadway Musical “Once Upon a Mattress” to Life in a Vibrant Campus Production Running April 15-19
Mar 25, 2026
A Princess, a Pea, and Plenty of Laughter!by Molly WellsBOONE, NC - The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the Hayes Sch...
App State Alumnus, Mark Levi '91, Establishes Endowment to Support Theatre Students
Mar 12, 2026
Mark Levi ’91, a graduate of Appalachian State University’s Theatre program, has established an endowment to support students pursuing careers in ...
Appalachian State Department of Theatre and Dance Announces the Premiere of Eight Original Dance Works from March 25-29, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
"Celebrating the creative expression of dance."by Keith MartinBOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premie...
App State Theatre & Dance Opens ’oh to be pure again' on Feb. 25 Playwright Kira Rockwell in Boone Courtesy of Visiting Writers Series
Feb 11, 2026
“Finding the courage to defy expectations.” by: Keith MartinBOONE, N.C. – The Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D) at Appalachian Stat...
App State Dance Studies Student Presents Choreography at Regional Conference
Feb 2, 2026
by Kevin WarnerStudents and faculty from App State's Department of Theatre and Dance will attend the Southeast Regional American College Dance Associa...