Theatre and Dance

Keith Martin with grandbaby

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.

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Marianne Adams retirement

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.

Fine and Applied Arts, Theatre and Dance
Girls in a soccer huddle

Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'The Wolves' Oct. 26–30 and Nov. 1–3 Oct 10, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe Oct. 26–30 and Nov.

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Jayachandran Palazhy dancing

Indian dancer Jayachandran Palazhy offers mini-residency at Appalachian Oct 10, 2018

Jayachandran Palazhy, Indian dancer and founding artistic director of the Attakkalari Centre for MovementArts in Bangalore, India, will travel to... Theatre and Dance

Heather Locklear

Student actor in Appalachian’s 'The Laramie Project' reflects on experience Oct 5, 2018

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is currently performing “The Laramie Project,” a moving play abou

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Cara Hagan

Cara Hagan visits Gonzaga to teach in-screen dance Oct 1, 2018

Professional interdisciplinary artist Cara Hagan wouldn’t have visited Gonzaga if not for her friend from graduate school, Suzanne Ostersmit

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Students participate in the First Year Showcse

Appalachian’s ‘First Year Showcase’ scheduled Sept. 26-30 Sep 12, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents five performances of the “First Year Showcase” Sept. 26-30.

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"Black Stains"

“Movies by Movers” film festival opens Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance 2018–19 season Sept. 20-22 Sep 5, 2018

*Due to the potential weather this weekend, we have postponed "Movies by Movers" by one week with one change in location.

Theatre and Dance
Students perform in the Appalachian Dance Ensemble

Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2018–19 season Aug 29, 2018

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present nine productions during the 2018–19 season, a year that marks

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Roy Dale Cox performs as Adolfo Pirelli

Appalachian senior Roy Dale Cox sets his sights on Broadway Aug 16, 2018

A vocalist by trade, theatre performance major Roy Dale Cox has been performing in musicals since age 13.

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