Theatre and Dance

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Study Abroad Program Highlight: Haunted Tourism in Scotland
Jun 30, 2026

This summer, Chelsea Thayer, Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, co-led the Haunted Tourism in Scotland study abroad program — an immer...

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Celebrating Dr. Gina Grandi: Recipient of the Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor of Theatre Education Award
Jun 10, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce that Dr. Gina Grandi, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, has b...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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“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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...