Theatre and Dance

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Children's Play, “Tomato Plant Girl,” Announced for April 24 – 26 Apr 13, 2026

by Keith Martin

Family-Friendly Play Performed by Appalachian Young People’s Theatre 

Fine and Applied Arts, Theatre and Dance
Applause! Logo 2026

“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 Reality

by Molly Wells

Theatre and Dance, Fine and Applied Arts
Award recipients

Theatre professor among Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients Jun 1, 2017

Martha Marking, professor of theatre arts / design, was one of five Plemmons Leadership Medallion recipients for 2017.

Theatre and Dance
Aretta Baumgartner

Theatre and Dance Department to host Appalachian Summer Theatre Education Program May 5, 2017

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is hosting a 10-hour intensive workshop on “The Power of Puppetry”

Theatre and Dance
Students rehearse "Flight from the Mahabharath"

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 Mahab

Theatre and Dance
Actors rehearse "flight"

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” b

Theatre and Dance
Mike Helms

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 s

Theatre and Dance
"Tiny Potato on the Train"

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,&n

Theatre and Dance