Shenandoah University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre has generated a lot of heat in the social media universe, thanks to to its inclusion on OnStage blog's list of "The Top 10 BFA Musical Theatre Programs in the Country for 2016-17." The ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Makes Top 10…
Andrew Carson Joins Theatre Faculty Carson Appointed Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Andrew Carson, M.F.A., as assistant professor of lighting design beginning August 2016. Carson will succeed William “Mac” Bozman, M.F.A., who retired at the end of this academic year after 39 years of ... Continue Reading Andrew Carson Joins Theatre Faculty…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented During Commencement
Shenandoah University presented one of its top honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to seniors Emma Stafford ’16 and Seth Walker ’16, as well as Graduate Programs Librarian, Senior Librarian and Adjunct Professor of Conservatory Academics ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented…
Rick Edinger Joins Musical Theatre Program Faculty Edinger to Serve as Music Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Rick Edinger to the musical theatre program as music director and assistant professor of theatre beginning August 16, 2016. “Rick Edinger will be a fantastic addition to the conservatory faculty, and to musical ... Continue Reading Rick Edinger Joins Musical Theatre…
Broadway Veteran Kevin Covert Appointed Director of Musical Theatre and Assistant Professor of Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Kevin Covert as director of musical theatre and assistant professor of theatre beginning August 2016.“After leading this program for nine years, there is no one I'd rather be handing the ‘keys’ over to than my ... Continue Reading Broadway Veteran Kevin Covert Appointed…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the recipients of the 2016 Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Awards. This year, nine alumni from an array of performing arts disciplines have been chosen by conservatory faculty and leadership to receive one of two ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni…
Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1, 1932 – January 13, 2016
Shenandoah Conservatory Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Harold “Hal” Herman, B.A., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Hal’s ... Continue Reading Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1,…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces Its 33rd Season
For its 2016 season, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) will present four Broadway musicals on the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre stage — “My Fair Lady,” “Sweeney Todd,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”My Fair Lady (Thursday, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces…
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates All-Steinway School Designation
A life-sized Steinway Model “B” piano cake created by Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bake Shop topped off Shenandoah University’s Sept. 25 celebration of the completion of its All-Steinway School Initiative. Valastro is known as the “Cake Boss” and is one ... Continue Reading Have Your Cake and Eat…