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Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre’s thriving costume lab

When thinking about labs at an R1 research institution like Oklahoma State University, science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are typically top of mind. But those are far from all- encompassing. Tucked away on the second floor of the historic Gundersen Building is the Department of Theatre’s Costume Lab. A bustling workshop of fabric, thread, sewing notions and concept sketches, the costume lab is redefining career preparation for theatre students by combining structured coursework, technical training and real-world production experience.
OSU student Brown brings art into STEM with dance-inspired senior project

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Oklahoma State University arts administration student Leah Brown is using her background in dance to integrate art into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, turning the well-known acronym STEM into STEAM. “For my senior project, I've developed an educational tour... designed for children ages 5 to 10,” said Brown, adding that the tour will take place at Oklahoma’s Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum. “The whole point of the tour is to explore technological innovation and the way of life during the industrial revolution. I plan to do that through dance and movement.”

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Korte to perform one-woman-show ‘The Gull’

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

On Sept. 27 and 28, Oklahoma State University associate theatre professor Joan Korte will appear in "The Gull," a one-woman tragicomedy adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull." Korte, who is also the OSU director of performance, is set to perform all 10 of the show's characters when she takes to the Davis Studio Theatre stage this weekend in OSU-Stillwater's Gunderson Building.

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Prairie Arts Center announces 2024 youth summer art camps

Fri, May 03, 2024

The Prairie Arts Center has announced its 2024 schedule of summer art camps tailored for students aged 6-14, with each camp offering a distinctive experience for budding artists.

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OSU Theatre to perform alumnus' production ‘May We All’ April 19-21

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Theatre will present “May We All: The Musical” April 19-21 in the Vivia Nail Locke Theatre on OSU’s Stillwater campus. The show was originally produced by OSU theatre alumnus Stephen Snedden.

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OSU alumna works through film industry, earns job in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

Amy Higdon paid her dues on indie films to give the burgeoning movie costume designer the experience she needed to become an asset on larger projects, including 2023’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

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OSU Department of Theatre to perform comedy play ‘Airness’ Sept. 22-24

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Theatre will present its first show of the season Sept. 22-24, 2023. “Airness” by Chelsea Marcantel — a comedy about competition, completion and finding the “airness” inside yourself — has been in production among OSU faculty and students since the spring. The play focuses on the character Nina, who is entering her first air guitar competition.

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OSU alumna actress reflects on college career

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

Kia Dorsey — who has appeared in over a dozen projects, including several Lifetime movies — credits her early success to her time at Oklahoma State University.

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