JMU School of Theatre and Dance

This semester has been jam-packed with performances, classes, and activities at The School of Theatre and Dance. The students, staff, and faculty have worked so hard and put their hearts into everything they have done. The whole STAD media team has loved capturing every moment of it and we can’t wait to do it all again next semester. Have a great summer and we will see you in the fall. Video Editing By Leah Overton Additional film and photos provided by: Richard Finkelstein Ryan Corriston Alana Turflinger Kate Lumpkin Lindsey Kelley

Check out this epic trailer...DANCE NATION opened last night, and has their second show TONIGHT at 8pm! 👯‍♀️♥️🌙 Orange cast takes the stage tonight -- check out our pinned post on Instagram for the cast lists and performance schedule!! Videography & editing: Kate Lumpkin (show program & ticket link in our Instagram bio!)

SPRING STUDENT DANCE CONCERT closes tonight at 8pm!💫💜 Don’t miss your last chance to see these wonderful dancers & our seniors’ final performance — go to jmuforbescenter.com or the link in our bio to get your ticket! Video: part of “…beyond the…” choreographed by Alexis White (full program available from the link in our bio!)

Day 2 of the Spring Student Dance Concert is TONIGHT & you don’t wanna miss it!! The show runs Thursday April 18th - Saturday April 20th — go to https://jmuforbescenter.com/ or the link in our Instagram bio to get your tickets now! Video 1: part of “Acquiesce” choreographed by Brooklynn Borders (full program available from the link in our Instagram bio!)

Happy Opening to the SPRING STUDENT DANCE CONCERT!!💜 The show runs April 18th(today) - Saturday April 20th — go to https://jmuforbescenter.com/ to get your tickets! Video: part of “Their Moment Your Memory” choreographed by Kaelyn Humphrey (full program available from the link in our Instagram bio @jmustad!)

New Voices in Dance Spring 2024 Closing

FINAL SHOW TODAY at 2pm🌟 Congratulations to everyone involved in creating such a beautiful show!! Video: part of ‘Burning Waters’, choreographed by Kourtney Keza & dancers (the rest of the credits are available at the link in our bio!)

New Voices in Dance Spring 2024

What a wonderful show last night for New Voices in Dance!! You have 2 more chances to see these beautiful dances, tonight at 8pm or tomorrow at 2pm✨ Video: part of ‘moments of being’, choreographed by Audrey Scheuring (the rest of the credits are available at the link in our bio!)

New Voices in Dance Spring 2024 Opening

Happy Opening to New Voices in Dance! Get your tickets for tonight or tomorrow at 8pm or Sunday at 2pm — you won’t want to miss it⏳ Video: part of For Kevin, choreographed by Rubén Graciani (the rest of the credits are available at the link in our bio!)

Senior Dance Concert Spring 2024 (Closing)

Happy closing to the Senior Dance Concert. If you haven't had the chance to see this dance concert there is one more chance to see it today at 8pm in the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre. Get tickets at the link in our bio or at the Forbes Box Office. - tre è per la vita Choreographers: Willa Besner, Ty Burton-Williams, and Ella Vertrees Music: There Will Be Time by Mumford and Sons, Baaba Maal Lighting Design: Isabella Deem Cast: Willa Besner, Ty Burton-Williams, and Ella Vertrees Student Directors: Abigail Fehlner and Katelyn Penenburgh Faculty Advisors: Emily Becher-McKeever, Tara Burns, Ryan Corriston, Matt Pardo, Toby Twining Student Technical Director: Kaelyn Humphrey Assistant Student Technical Director: Isabella Deem Lighting Board Operator: Maddie Gaffney Sound Board Operator: Brynn Persons House Manager: Kiley Flaherty Backstage Manager: Jessie Scanlon Backstage Crew: Lauren Coles, April Eickhoff, Abby Reinhardt, Sophia Stevens Videographer: Abby Settle Photographer: Brianna Borders

Senior Dance Concert Spring 2024 (Opening)

Happy opening to the Senior Dance Concert. If you haven't gotten your tickets you can get them at the Forbes Box Office or at the link in our bio. The dance concert runs tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm in the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre. Don't miss this spectacular dance concert! - Our Last Party Choreographers: Abigail Fehlner and Kaelyn Humphrey Music: A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) by Fergie, Q-Tip, and GoonRock Lighting Design: Isabella Deem Cast: Leah Baines, Willa Besner, Ty Burton-Williams, Sarah Carrington, Emily Clark, Amelia Danehy, Abigail Fehlner, Kaelyn Humphrey, Corrine Jamison, Nick Kearns, Rachel Keller, Kourtney Keza, Blaire Lindsley, Tyliyah Moore-Bennett, Emily Moreira, Katelyn Penenburgh, Aryanna Robinson, Caroline Salopek, Audrey Scheuring, Shelbi Shelton, Ella Vertrees, Alexis White, Caitlyn Williams, Lizzy Wyatt Student Directors: Abigail Fehlner and Katelyn Penenburgh Faculty Advisors: Emily Becher-McKeever, Tara Burns, Ryan Corriston, Matt Pardo, Toby Twining Student Technical Director: Kaelyn Humphrey Assistant Student Technical Director: Isabella Deem Lighting Board Operator: Maddie Gaffney Sound Board Operator: Brynn Persons House Manager: Kiley Flaherty Backstage Manager: Jessie Scanlon Backstage Crew: Lauren Coles, April Eickhoff, Abby Reinhardt, Sophia Stevens Videographer: Abby Settle Photographer: Brianna Borders

Fall Student Dance Concert 2023 "Happy Closing"

Happy Closing to the Fall Student Dance Concert. If you haven't seen the dance concert, you have one more chance to see it at 8pm in the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre today. To get your tickets visit the link in our bio or the Forbes Box Office. Title: Without You Choreographer: Willa Besner Music: Saturn by Sleeping At Last Lighting Design: Aaron Hobbs Cast: Grace Kohler, Sophia Stevens, Kira Krishnamurthy, Sireena Dunford, Emma Daly, Selah Stevenson, Alana Turflinger Student Directors: Amelia Danehy and Shelbi Shelton Faculty Advisors: Tara Burns and Suzanne Miller-Corso Student Technical Director: Kaelyn Humphrey Assistant Student Technical Director: Isabella Deem Associate Directors: Sarah Carrington, Kaelyn Humphrey, Nick Kearns, Aryanna Robinson Light Board Operator: Blaire Lindsley Sound Board Operator: Sarah Carrington House Managers: Kira Krishnamurthy and Alaina Stout Backstage Manager: Emily Clark Backstage Crew: Leah Baines, Emma Daly, Alexis Fauscett, Jordan Tan, Alana Turflinger

Fall Student Dance Concert 2023 "Happy Opening"

Happy Opening to the Fall Student Dance Concert. If you haven't gotten your tickets, go get them now! The dance concert runs from November 9th-11th at 8pm in the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre. To get tickets visit the link in our bio or the Forbes Box Office. Title: Forbes Follies Choreographer: April Eickhoff (with dancers' contribution) Music: Louis Prima "Sing Sing Sing" transcribed and recreated by Jeff Heist Lighting Design: Kaelyn Humphrey Dancers: Abby Reinhardt, Allison Buckmaster, Amelia Danehy, Caitlyn Williams, Leah Baines, Kourtney Keza, Shelbi Shelton, and Taylor Coffey JMU Jazz Ensemble Musicians: Ben Scott (guitar), Ethan Walker (drums), Evan Bertoglio (tenor saxophone), Ian Graff (clarinet and alto saxophone), Michael Cseh (bass), Owen Brown (trumpet), and Teague Jenkins (trombone) Student Directors: Amelia Danehy and Shelbi Shelton Faculty Advisors: Tara Burns and Suzanne Miller-Corso Student Technical Director: Kaelyn Humphrey Assistant Student Technical Director: Isabella Deem Associate Directors: Sarah Carrington, Kaelyn Humphrey, Nick Kearns, Aryanna Robinson Light Board Operator: Blaire Lindsley Sound Board Operator: Sarah Carrington House Managers: Kira Krishnamurthy and Alaina Stout Backstage Manager: Emily Clark Backstage Crew: Leah Baines, Emma Daly, Alexis Fauscett, Jordan Tan, Alana Turflinger

Anon(ymous) Trailer

Happy opening to the cast and crew of Anon(ymous)! The show runs Nov. 7th-11th at 8pm and Nov. 12th at 2pm in the Forbes Center Studio Theatre. Grab your tickets using the link in our bio! Don't miss your chance to see this incredible production! - Videography & Editing by Paige Mudd Sound Design by Stella Shoemaker and Aamriah McDonald Vocals: Dillan Vanzego and Lucas Mugica - “Anon(ymous)" Playwright: Naomi Iizukacopu Directed by: Ruben Carrazana Scenic Design: Michelle Harvey Costume Design: Sabrina Simmons Lighting Design: Emily Becher-McKeever Properties Designer: Leslie Evanko Sound Design: Aamirah McDonald, Stella Shoemaker Dramaturg: Jordan Hundley Stage Manager: Olivia Florian Fight Choreographer: Olivia Florian Cast Lucas Mugica - Anon Celeste Black - Naja Will Chapman - Mr. Yuri/Strygal/Barfly Wesley Watson - Senator Laius/Mr. Zyclo/American Father Hannah Easton - Helen Laius/Pet Bird/American Mother Dillan Vanzego - Nemasani Emily Nuckols - Calista/American Daughter/Sewing Lady #2 Haiku Burgiel - Ali/Ignacio Vesa Fhankham - Nasreen/Belen Anjali Sharma - Ritu/Serza/Sewing Lady #1 Alia Smalls-Ojuolape – Pascal Production Team Production Manager: Brian Smallwood Technical Director: Lindsey Kelley Performing Arts Administrator: Haley Davis Scene Shop Supervisor: James Eaton Costume Shop Manager: Kathleen Conery Electrics Shop Supervisor: Catherine Holcomb Sound Shop Supervisor: Simon Marland Assistant Stage Managers: Gavin Boland, Alexia Van Slyke Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Jenny McNee Assistant Lighting Design: Drew Workman Charge Artist/Carpenter: Emma Van Scoy Head Rigger: Aaron Clark STAD Social Media Team: Bayla Kessler, Paige Mudd, Eliza Snipes

Conversation with Reneltta Arluk, guest director for "The Birds"

On Saturday, we had an insightful conversation with Reneltta Arluk, our guest director for "The Birds," which will be on the Forbes MainStage Theatre this spring. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming process and Arluk's experience. - JMU Arts

"In the Forests of the Night" Trailer

Happy opening to the cast and crew of "In the Forests of the Night!" Catch this amazing production September 20-23 at 8pm and September 23 at 2pm in the Studio Theatre. Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to grab your tickets! - Videography & Editing by Paige Mudd - "In the Forests of the Night" By Del Martin Production Team: Directors: Matt McPherson and Grace Altman Choreographer: Grace Altman Stage Manager: Joaquin Dela Cruz Assistant Stage Managers: Cordelia Din, Jo Shelton Music Director: Jim Clemens Musician: Ben Brantley Sound Designers: Daniel Gilmore & Kate Schneider Sound Mentor: Stella Shoemaker Lighting Designer: Alex Tuszynski Scenic Designer: Ryan Michalowicz Props Designer: Ella Spence Costume Designer: Leslie Evanko Assistant Costume Designer: Alexia Van Slyke Makeup Designer: Sarah Burstock Dramaturg: Ben Mills Publicity: Paige Mudd Sound Board Operators: Daniel Gilmore & Kate Schneider Light Board Operator: Ainsley McNatt, Riley Pugh Faculty Advisor: Dennis Beck 390 Professors: Ben Lambert & Brian Smallwood Cast: One: Cameron Parker Two: Alyssa Minuto Three: Olivia Hollowell Four & u/s Thirteen: Aaron Crouse Five: Mary Katherine Patteson Six: Katherine Dee Seven: Evan Campbell Eight: Sydney Miller Nine: Rylan Farey Ten: Luke Freisner Eleven: Madison McKenna Twelve: Avery Kasper Thirteen: Patrick Hensley Ensemble: Mackenzie Cunnane (u/s Five), Lucas Mugica (u/s Four), Kylie Watkins, Declan Wood - To see the program, click the link in our bio. - Stratford Players JMU Arts

Guest Director Ruben Carrazana, Anon(ymous) Q&A

Dear STAD students/faculty, Our fall production of Anon(ymous) is auditioning tonight, Friday, Aug. 25th. (Audition announcement attached.) Guest director, Ruben Carrazana, joined faculty and students for a video Q & A about the production yesterday. We’d encourage you to check out that conversation here:

RUR had a fabulous opening last night! Check out this trailer, created by Kate Lumpkin, to see what it's all about. RUR has shows April 25th-29th at 8pm and April 30th at 2pm in the Mainstage Theatre. Use the link in our bio to get your ticket today! - Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.) By Karel Čapek Translated into English by David Wyllie Adapted by Dennis C. Beck and Zachary A. Dorsey Directed by Dennis Beck Scenic Design by Richard Finkelstein Costume Design by Hannah Jonkers Lighting Design by Mitch Glaes Sound Design by Anna-Lee Craig Properties Design by Abby Kelley and Sophia Tiedt Dramaturg: Zachary A. Dorsey Stage Manager: Juleanna Green Cast Friedrich Domin: Gavin Kiley Sulla: Lillian Hall Marius & U/S Radius: Will Chapman Helena Glory: Campbell Ella Fabry: Hannah Easton Dr. Gall: Abel Haddish Dr. Hallemeier: Riley Harper Alquist: Ainsley Steger Busman: Declan Wood Nana: Katherine Porter Radius: Malik Jallow Talon & U/S Domin: Matt McPherson Minsky & U/S Helena Glory: Julia Zanardi Ava & U/S Alquist: Hannah Nicholson Jana & U/S Robots: Camden Gillespie Helenova: Jo Shelton Primus: Evan Campbell Daemon: Emily Whelen Crew Production Manager: Brian Smallwood Technical Director: TJ Hartless Scene Shop Supervisor: Alex Sasse Costume Shop Manager: Kathleen Conery Lighting Shop Supervisor: Catherine Holcomb Properties Shop Supervisor: Sam Bay Assistant Director: Becca Stehle Technical Director Advisor: Lindsey Kelley Costume Designer Advisor: Elizabeth Wislar Lighting Design Advisor: Emily Becher-McKeever Assistant Stage Managers: Caitlin Foster, Jess Hess, Meg Hogan Assistant Sound Designer: Aamirah MacDonald Assistant Dramaturg: Sydney Miller Head Electrician: Alex Tuszynski Costume Shop Foreman: Jenny McNee Costume Shop Overhire: Ryan Woolsey Poster Design: Madison Munson

Our Senior Dance Concert opens tonight at 8pm in the EJM Dance Theatre! The link to tickets and their philanthropy is in our bio. We hope to see you there! - - - Edited by: Katelyn Penenburgh Music: Where'd All the Time Go by Dr. Dog

Happy closing Dancescapes! To celebrate closing, we're sharing a video made by STAD's own Katelyn Penenburgh (Katelyn Penenburgh) to give you behind the scenes look. Your last chance to see this incredible show is today at 2pm. You don't want to miss it!

The final performance of the Fall Student Dance Concert is tonight at 8pm in the EJM Theatre. Don't miss out on these incredible dances. Ticket link in bio. - - - Title: Biennial Variations Song: Silence III by Son Lux Dancers: Abby Reinhardt, Alana Turflinger, Alexis Fauscett, Allison Buckmaster, Chloe Connolly, Haley Tabor, Jessie Scanlon, Jordan Gilmore, Noelle Bongiorno, Pricilla Camino, Selah Stevenson