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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.

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Shane Buchheit, RCOE Student Teacher Finalist

Theatre Arts Educator Named Finalist for Student Teacher of the Year May 18, 2020

Shane Buchheit, a spring 2020 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts education, was... Theatre and Dance

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Appalachian alumnus Glenn Ramey ’19 at the Explore Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she works as a group sales and service specialist. Ramey, who is pictured holding two visitor guides published by the bureau, graduated summa cum laude from Appalachian in 2019 with a B.A. in theatre arts and minors in general business and nonprofit management. Photo submitted
Cat Tate Starmer ’98, an award-winning freelance theatrical and architectural lighting designer based in New York City. Starmer, who is pictured in The Appel Room at Fredrick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, graduated from Appalachian in 1998 with a B.A. in theatre arts. Photo by Troy Tuttle
Two dozen first year and transfer theatre students are taking part in rehearsals for the 2019 edition of the First Year Showcase. The theme for this year’s production is “Stasis and Change,” giving both participants and audience members a chance to reflect upon their entry into the college and university environment. Photo credit: Lynn Willis

Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2019 First Year Showcase Sept. 26-29 Sep 10, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents its first production of the season, the 2019 First... Theatre and Dance

David Furr and the cast of "Burn This"

INTERVIEW: Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway [Hollywood Soapbox] Apr 30, 2019

Catch up with Appalachian alumnus David Furr '94 in an interview about his new show "Burn This." ... Theatre and Dance

Keith and Brian
Dr. Paulette Marty

Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Paulette Marty Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Paulette Marty is a professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University. She joined the Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

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Students perform "The Ugly Duckling"

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “The Ugly Duckling” April 26–28 Apr 11, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Ugly Duckling” by La

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