Theatre and Dance

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Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017

Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the Mahabharath.â...

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Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsThe writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the Mahabharath,” at Appalachia...

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Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted Sout...

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Appalachian Young People’s Theatre celebrates 45 years of smiles throughout the High Country
Apr 7, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsAppalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) will engage young audiences for the 45th consecutive year with its production of “The M...

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Theatre professor puts design skills to work in collaboration with Hayes School of Music
Apr 4, 2017

Mike Helms, professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, is bringing his vast knowledge of set and l...

Works by Theatre and Dance chosen for ACDA gala concert
Mar 24, 2017

Work choreographed by an Appalachian State University student, and another choreographed by a faculty member, were selected by the Amer...

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Q&A with Dante Brown: New York choreographer inspires students through dance and social commentary
Mar 21, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsDante Brown, choreographer and educator at Warehouse Dance in Brooklyn, New York, joined faculty and students in Appalachian State Un...

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Theatre and Dance presents the 2017 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Mar 6, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsThe Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will present the 2017 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE) at...

Rehearsal for New Play Festival

Appalachian’s Playcrafters presents six original works in the 2017 New Play Festival
Feb 24, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsPlaycrafters, a student organization at Appalachian State University, will present the 2017 New Play Festival March 23–25 at 7 p.m....

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Appalachian dance faculty facilitate Pilates workshops to strengthen spirit, body and mind
Feb 22, 2017

By Nancye EdwardsAppalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will sponsor community Pilates workshops for advanced beginner and inter...