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Classic Tale of Love, Magic, Wonder, 'Cinderella' Comes to Highlander Theatre
A classic family-friendly tale comes to life as the University of Central Missouri’s Theatre and Dance and Music programs present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12.
November 07, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'With Laughs' Student-directed One-act Productions
Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents “With Laughs” featuring four student-directed one-act plays. Performances include “A Timely Maneuver” by Emmett Loverde, “Sure Thing” by David Ives, “Jimmy The Antichrist” by Keith J. Powell, and “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” by Don Zolidis. These shows will be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-16. Doors open at 7 p.m. and curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
September 08, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Student Directed One-Acts 'Cry Now, Laugh Later'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a weekend of repertory theatre with the collection of student-directed one-acts titled “Cry Now, Laugh Later.” Due to the length of the collection of these plays, the show has been split into two sets.
February 03, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers 2022-2023 Season Tickets for HERstory, a Season of Productions Celebrating Women
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the availability of at 2022-2023 season tickets through Oct. 8. The theme for this season is HERstory; with UCM Theatre and Dance proudly productions that celebrate women, their experiences, and their stories.
September 28, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents a Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a night of Studio Theatre One-Acts at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 16, and 17 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
September 09, 2022
Central Missouri Repertory Receives Missouri Arts Council Grant
Central Missouri Repertory Theatre received a Missouri Arts Council Express Grant for its recent production of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. The annual children’s tour recently wrapped its season after performing free public performances at several sites in Central Missouri.
June 10, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Scholarships and Awards, Announces 2022-23 Performance Schedule
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance recognized a number of its students and faculty through its annual awards and scholarship dinner during the spring semester on the stage at the James L. Highlander Theatre. UCM’s Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary Fraternity hosted the banquet with nearly 90 faculty, students, and guests attending the event which took place for the first time since 2019, and featured the presentation of 46 scholarships worth $40,000 awarded.
May 26, 2022
Central Missouri Repertory Presents Children's Touring Production of 'Alice in Wonderland'
Contributing to a fun, entertaining summer in several communities throughout the University of Central Missouri region, Central Missouri Repertory Theatre will present “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller throughout the last week of May and in early June.
May 10, 2022
Kennedy Center Recognizes UCM Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty
At the same time preparations for Spring 2022 stage productions are underway, Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri were recognized for excellence in multiple areas during the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-22.
January 26, 2022
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' Includes 'Pay-What-You-Can' Sunday Matinee, ASL Interpreter Oct. 10, Sensory Sensitivity Performance Oct. 14
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Tony Award-winning drama, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, this play follows a neurodivergent boy as he tries to solve the mystery concerning the death of his neighbor’s dog.
October 06, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers Season Tickets for 2021-2022 for 'Live On Stage!' Performances
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance has announced the availability of 2021-2022 season tickets through Oct. 16. After a year of limitations to live performance, UCM Theatre and Dance is excited to invite the community back into the theater and be “Live On Stage!”
September 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Night of Studio Theatre One-Act Plays
WARRENSBURG, MO – Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance present a night of Studio Theatre 10-minute plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, and 11 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
August 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.
May 04, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
Classic Tale of Love, Magic, Wonder, 'Cinderella' Comes to Highlander Theatre
A classic family-friendly tale comes to life as the University of Central Missouri’s Theatre and Dance and Music programs present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12.
November 07, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'With Laughs' Student-directed One-act Productions
Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents “With Laughs” featuring four student-directed one-act plays. Performances include “A Timely Maneuver” by Emmett Loverde, “Sure Thing” by David Ives, “Jimmy The Antichrist” by Keith J. Powell, and “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” by Don Zolidis. These shows will be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-16. Doors open at 7 p.m. and curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
September 08, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Student Directed One-Acts 'Cry Now, Laugh Later'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a weekend of repertory theatre with the collection of student-directed one-acts titled “Cry Now, Laugh Later.” Due to the length of the collection of these plays, the show has been split into two sets.
February 03, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers 2022-2023 Season Tickets for HERstory, a Season of Productions Celebrating Women
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the availability of at 2022-2023 season tickets through Oct. 8. The theme for this season is HERstory; with UCM Theatre and Dance proudly productions that celebrate women, their experiences, and their stories.
September 28, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents a Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a night of Studio Theatre One-Acts at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 16, and 17 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
September 09, 2022
Central Missouri Repertory Receives Missouri Arts Council Grant
Central Missouri Repertory Theatre received a Missouri Arts Council Express Grant for its recent production of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. The annual children’s tour recently wrapped its season after performing free public performances at several sites in Central Missouri.
June 10, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Scholarships and Awards, Announces 2022-23 Performance Schedule
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance recognized a number of its students and faculty through its annual awards and scholarship dinner during the spring semester on the stage at the James L. Highlander Theatre. UCM’s Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary Fraternity hosted the banquet with nearly 90 faculty, students, and guests attending the event which took place for the first time since 2019, and featured the presentation of 46 scholarships worth $40,000 awarded.
May 26, 2022
Central Missouri Repertory Presents Children's Touring Production of 'Alice in Wonderland'
Contributing to a fun, entertaining summer in several communities throughout the University of Central Missouri region, Central Missouri Repertory Theatre will present “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller throughout the last week of May and in early June.
May 10, 2022
Kennedy Center Recognizes UCM Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty
At the same time preparations for Spring 2022 stage productions are underway, Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri were recognized for excellence in multiple areas during the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-22.
January 26, 2022
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' Includes 'Pay-What-You-Can' Sunday Matinee, ASL Interpreter Oct. 10, Sensory Sensitivity Performance Oct. 14
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Tony Award-winning drama, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, this play follows a neurodivergent boy as he tries to solve the mystery concerning the death of his neighbor’s dog.
October 06, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers Season Tickets for 2021-2022 for 'Live On Stage!' Performances
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance has announced the availability of 2021-2022 season tickets through Oct. 16. After a year of limitations to live performance, UCM Theatre and Dance is excited to invite the community back into the theater and be “Live On Stage!”
September 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Night of Studio Theatre One-Act Plays
WARRENSBURG, MO – Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance present a night of Studio Theatre 10-minute plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, and 11 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
August 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.
May 04, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
