APSU Department of Theatre, Dance and Nashville Children’s Theatre partner for Apprentice Program
May 4, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance and Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT), the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences and the largest theatre in Middle Tennessee recently partnered on an apprentice program to help APSU students further their collegiate careers by engaging directly inside the industry.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Christopher Bailey and Margaret Rennerfeldt, along with three APSU students Hannah Clark, Treston Henderson and Shane Kopishke, meet with Ernie Nolan (center), artistic director of the NCT. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Sarah Bailey performs with classical-crossover icon Sarah Brightman
April 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For a late Valentine’s Day present, Dr. Christopher Bailey desperately wanted to get his wife tickets to the Sarah Brightman concert in Atlanta. Nine years earlier, on their first date, the couple bonded over their mutual love for the classical-crossover superstar who originated the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Bailey, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) musical theater professor, might have even owned a cardboard Sarah Brightman CD display as a teenager.
Christopher and Sarah Bailey snap a selfie before they perform with Sarah Brightman.
Austin Peay State University presents The Pajama Game, featuring several guest artists
April 3, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 11th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Pajama Game,” directed by Dr. Christopher Bailey and sponsored by the APSU the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
Austin Peay State University Dance Program recognized for excellence at regional conference
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) South Region conference March 9th-12th, 2019 at the University of Mississippi. Both works of choreography submitted for blind adjudication were selected for inclusion in the culminating gala performance.
APSU junior dance major Alexandria Heide’s work, Limbic, was described as “powerful movement juxtaposed with softness and emotion” by one of the adjudicators.
APSU to host one-man “Seven Samurai” movement-acting workshops
February 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to host Lecoq-trained actor, writer, director and teacher David Gaines.
Gaines will lead two physical-acting workshops on February 15th and 16th and perform an original one-man rendition of the Kurosawa epic “Seven Samurai” 7:00pm February 16th at the Margaret Fort Trahern Laboratory Theatre.
“7(x1) Samurai” movement workshops to be held at Austin Peay State University February 15th and 16th.
Austin Peay State University Theatre and Dance presents Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood
February 4, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, February 7th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance will continue their 2018 – 2019 season with “In the Blood” by Suzan-Lori Parks.
The play contains mature subject matter and themes, including explicit language, violence and sexual content. This play is not recommended for children.
“In the Blood” to be performed by the APSU Department of Theatre and Dance, February 7th through February 10th.
Austin Peay State University College of Arts and Letters awards student, faculty research grants
December 13, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Using about $20,000 in one-time money in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Arts and Letters budget, Interim Dean Barry Jones created several 2018-19 research grants for faculty and students.
Austin Peay State University Students, Faculty receive grants from APSU College of Arts and Letters.
Austin Peay State University Theatre and Dance keeps bringing big names to campus
November 24, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance has had an incredible month with guest artists.
Thanks to the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the Office of Advancement and the Tennessee Theatre Association, from October 11th-November 6th, 2018 the department welcomed a nationally recognized choreographer, a Tony Award-winner, the Phantom of the Opera and much more.
Jerry Winsett
Austin Peay State University Theatre and Dance to present ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
November 7, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Thursday, November 15th, through Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at the Trahern Theatre on campus.
The show starts 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, with matinee performances 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The production is sponsored by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” runs Thursday, November 15th, through Sunday, November 18th, at the APSU Trahern Theatre.
Molière lives! One-man show ‘Molière Than Thou’ coming to APSU
November 2, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A scurrilous rumor circulating for the last 300 or so years suggests that Molière is dead, the victim of a coughing seizure amid the performance of his final play, “The Imaginary Invalid.” Molière is alive, better than ever and performing under the name Timothy Mooney. Not only is Molière still alive, but, in “Molière Than Thou,” coming to Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance at 6:00pm November 6th, 2018, he speaks English and is every bit as insightful, ribald, irreverent and enthusiastic as the first time around.
Sponsored by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), the APSU Department of Theatre and Dance will host two workshops by Timothy Mooney as well as a public performance of his one-man show, “Molière Than Thou,” November 6th, 2018.
