Theater Professor Ellen (Cap) Corduan discuses the intricacies of stage design in relationship to an actors physical process in her Theatrical Design Skills course. This is a lecture/laboratory course presenting basic problem solving skills in scenic and costume craft covering terminology and processes of stage production including integration of design elements/materials, basic drafting, stage carpentry, rigging, equipment use and shop safety.

 Theater Professors Mary Vreeland and Kelly Morgan watch and critique student scenes in Professor Mary Vreeland's  Acting 1 course in Weston Auditorium.

Beginning this evening, the Communications Media Department  will present staged readings of two new plays by award-winning playwright Peter Anderegg, including a new take on Romeo and Juliet and an exploration of the destructive effects of narcissism.

Students in Theater Professor Mary Vreeland's  Acting 1 course practice their scenes in Weston Auditorium. This course is an introduction to professional stage performance techniques. Students learn how to build a character using techniques such as playing actions, status, physical transformation, improvisation, relaxation and script analysis. 

Students in Theater Professor Mary Vreeland's  Acting for the Camera course, an intensive scene study course for the advanced student actor, recorded scenes in the Weston Auditorium. 

Students in Theater Professor Mary Vreeland's  Acting for the Camera course, an intensive scene study course for the advanced student actor, spent their class time getting comfortable in front of the camera and find their "good side."

Theater Professor Kelly Morgan introduced Christian Dedier, Gabe Mangrum, and Lina Kherallah at today's Board of Trustees meeting in the Hammond Hall Main Lounge. All three students are involved in the Theater Program and each performed a scene during the Board of Trustees' social hour. After their performances, they were interviewed about their experiences here at Fitchburg State University by Matthew Bruun, Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs. 

Students in Theater Professor Kelly Morgan's Stage Movement: Combat course work in small groups to rehearse the combat scenes they've conceived as part of the coursework.  The class teaches students how to utilize the sword as an extension of the character and a a vehicle by which the actor propels the story.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13 @ 7pm, the Communications Media Department will begin the run of  its Fall theatrical production of American Undergroundby Brent Askariat theTheater for the Performing Arts in the McKay Complex at 67 Rindge Road. Admission is FREE and open to the public. The story; In the not-so-distant future, an interracial couple enjoys a visit from their college-aged son when a young Muslim woman arrives at their back door. She’s looking for safe passage via a new Underground Railroad as Muslims are being detained and imprisoned. Suddenly, a government official knocks on their door, wreaking havoc on the family. They must decide how much to risk to save an innocent woman. This thriller takes us inside a stark vision of an unapologetic America.  Opening night is a benefit performance for the Ashmadiyya Muslim Community/Fitchburg Islamic Center. Following this performance only, there will be a brief Q & A with members of this community. While there will be no admission charge, donations are welcome. Learn more about the production and the schedule of performances here. 

Students assist Technical Theater Professor Jo Nazro putting some of the final touches on the  set for the upcoming production of American Underground at the Wallace Theater for the Performing Arts in the McKay Complex. Learn more about the production and when to see here.