SDSU MFA Musical Theatre

PIPPIN in BroadwayWorld! Two more chances to see the show: Thursday, 5/6 at 7pm PDT and Saturday, 5/8 at 2pm (PDT) https://www.broadwayworld.com//BWW-Review-PIPPIN-at-SDSU-H

PIPPIN premieres tonight!!! PIPPIN streams this week... May 4, 5, 6 at 7pm Pacific Time May 8 at 2pm Pacific Time... Only $15 ($10 students/seniors) Buy tickets today! ttf.sdsu.edu/events/pippin See more

A little weekend teaser of "Spread a Little Sunshine" with Melissa Glasgow as Fastrada. Pippin starts streaming in just three days on May 4 for four performance ONLY! Get your tickets today at: https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/pippin

"We've got magic to do!" Here's a little teaser for PIPPIN at San Diego State. Airs May 4-8. https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/pippin for tickets

We have wrapped filming PIPPIN. Bravo to the army of cast, crew, designers, faculty and staff who made this extraordinary event happen. Airs May 4-8. For tickets https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/49013

A Visiting Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre position is now open at Berry College in Georgia.

We lost a great friend to the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program. Dear Kathie Ross passed away in her sleep last night. She was always there to help out our students with unyielding support and sandwiches. We will miss you terribly. Here's a picture of Kathie with 2020 MFA graduate Devon Hunt.

An article on the concept and rehearsal process for Pippin.

I can't help but think how happy Dude Stephenson would be if the new Program Director - Musical Theatre at Interlochen was an SDSU graduate. If you are interested in this amazing opportunity you should apply! https://interlochen.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm

Our undergraduate production of SPRING AWAKENING airs April 15-18. Check out what amazing work they are doing! https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/49230

Maybe you were wondering how we are producing PIPPIN during the pandemic? Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the music production.

"Home Is Where Our Love Is"- A Virtual Holiday Cabaret Streaming Saturday, 12/19/20 at 7pm. Performances by Graduate and Undergraduate Students. Directed by: Chris Shin... Music Directed by: Clinton Sherwood WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/YM_CzMd1RCo

A sneak peek into rehearsals for Pippin. The MFAs are taking class (and teaching!) during the day while rehearsing at night. Pippin will be filmed in a few weeks and stream May 4-May 8. #sdsumtmfa22

Final day to catch Chess in Concert! Catch the last stream at 2PM PST this afternoon. This massive, one of a kind collaboration couldn't have happened without the openness and commitment of this entire group of artists. Even with the restrictions from this pandemic, we will continue to safely create art the best way we can. Tickets available at: https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/chess-in-concert #sdsumtmfa22 #sdsuchessinconcert SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film SDSU MFA Theatre, TV and Film Design Program Arts Alive SDSU SDSU School of Music and Dance

A Behind the Scenes Documentary on the creation of Chess the Musical!

Only two chances left to see Chess in Concert until December 6! Check out this clip of Kyle Montgomery singing "Anthem." Tickets available at: https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/chess-in-concert #sdsumtmfa22 #sdsuchessinconcert SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film SDSU MFA Theatre, TV and Film Design Program SDSU School of Music and Dance Arts Alive SDSU

Everybody’s playing the game/But nobody’s rules are the same/Nobody’s on nobody’s side. Chess in Concert in streaming NOW until December 6! Only three more chances to catch this massive SDSU collaboration! #sdsumtmfa22 #sdsuchessinconcert SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film SDSU MFA Theatre, TV and Film Design Program SDSU School of Music and Dance Arts Alive SDSU Get your tickets at: https://ttf.sdsu.edu/events/chess-in-concert

Today was the first day of work on the reading of Postcard American Town as part of the New Musicals Initiative at SDSU. The eight MFAs along with seven undergrads are working all week with writers Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman via Zoom. Following safety precautions, everyone is wearing masks, socially distancing, and some of the cast is even rehearsing remotely from home. This exciting new musical will be worked on over the next two years culminating in a fully staged production. Check back in next week to meet the eight MFAs who make up the Class of 2022!

Musical Theatre Job opening at Nebraska Wesleyan University. https://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm

This semester we welcome Tony award winning director KENNY LEON to SDSU as a guest artist in (virtual) residence. Inspiring words and incredible stories!

The MFA Musical Theatre Program is starting its first day of classes with Acting Pedagogy with Professor Adrian Alita. Social distancing in pods with masks on the stage of the Don Powell Theatre.

Congratulations to Phaul Fishman starting this fall as Associate Instructor of Acting, Musical Theatre at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Department of Music and Theatre Arts!

Congratulations to Lauren Haughton Gillis - starting this fall as an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at Indiana University!

Congratulations to Devon Hunt - starting this fall as an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at Oklahoma State University!

Please take a moment to watch this powerful video that was shared at the SDSU Teach-In to support Black Students this morning. Black Lives Matter. Black Minds Matter. https://youtu.be/NRGMRFU-JDU

We echo the words of our President Adela de la Torre: "The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor remind us of an undeniable truth: Racism is alive and well in our country...we must each condemn the systemic racism that both enables and protects these vile acts of violence and disregard for human life. We must do better and be better, and we will." We condemn these acts and are committed to doing the work in our field to fight racism and educating ourselv...es and our students to help change systemic racism in the musical theatre. Below is just a start and we ask our students, alums, and friends to join us and take action. Action Items: Assist in Creating a Welcoming and Safe Climate for SDSU's African-American Community https://diversity.sdsu.edu/initiatives/pledge Donate to the Black Resource Center. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/997/campaign13/index.aspx Review the shareable resource guide on how to be an upstander. https://diversity.sdsu.edu/initiatives/upstanders Support developing course assignments relevant to African-American experience, history, culture, and / or well-being. https://diversity.sdsu.edu/initiatives/course-assignment Read recommended books or articles on structural inequality. https://diversity.sdsu.edu/initiatives/reading A full list of resources: https://diversity.sdsu.edu//resources_response_racial_viol

"Mere words without action are futile. Know that decisive steps to heal our community and right the wrongs against our Black community members, and our communities of color, will continue and increase. I urge each of you to live through love. It is the first step to counter unacceptable, and equally painful, forms of racial bias and violence within our community. In closing, I turn to those who have been hurt, violated, or also denied an opportunity because of your name, your... identity or skin color, who have endured unnecessary harassment and humiliation while in public spaces, and who have been told to return to a country in which you have never lived. These hate-motivated acts are not normal. They are not your fault. They are not acceptable." Adela de la Torre, Ph.D. President San Diego State University

"So please, take a moment to connect with one another, to embrace our shared humanity and to remind ourselves why the work we do is integral to a better world." J. Luke Wood

The SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program gives you "Happiness," our last virtual collaboration. Conceived by Devon Hunt and Richard Morrison. Video editing by Devon Hunt.