Shenandoah musical theatre student Roman Banks ’21 always aspired to perform on Broadway. He just had no idea it would happen so soon. Making theatre history Banks is a standby performer for the Tony-winning Broadway smash, “Dear Evan Hansen.” ... Continue Reading Banks On Broadway Conservatory Student…
“The Atmosphere of Hate: Experiencing a Civil Rights Era Sit-In” Shenandoah University Virtual Reality Experience Pulls Emotions Of The Past Into The Present on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Participants can immerse themselves in the “Atmosphere of Hate,” felt by African-Americans as they engaged in nonviolent protest to challenge segregation by sitting at a whites-only lunch counter in 1960. People can don virtual reality goggles to ... Continue Reading “The Atmosphere of Hate: Experiencing…
Shenandoah University To Celebrate Women’s History Month Women’s History Month Film Series and ‘Onward Victoria’ Staged Reading Round Out Planned Events
Shenandoah University will mark Women’s History Month in March by hosting its second-ever Women’s History Month Film Series, as well as a staged reading of “Onward Victoria,” a musical about the first woman to run for president of the United States, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate Women’s…
‘Blue Stockings’ To Highlight Struggle For Women’s Education Events And Lobby Exhibit To Emphasize Local And Historical Experiences
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Theatre Division will present “Blue Stockings” – a moving, sometimes humorous, play that resonates with today’s ongoing fight for women’s equality in the classroom and beyond – from Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 13, ... Continue Reading ‘Blue Stockings’ To Highlight Struggle…
Musical Theatre Makes Top 10 OnStage Blog Calls Out Shenandoah Conservatory BFA Program As One Of Nation's Best
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…
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 Summer Music Theatre Founding Director Harold Herman Announces Retirement
Shenandoah Conservatory Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theatre Harold “Hal” Herman, B.A., founder and producing artistic director of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT), has announced his retirement, accepting the new position of artistic ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Founding…
Shenandoah Conservatory Alum Petrina Jones ’93 Named Executive Director for Virginians for the Arts
Virginians for the Arts (VFTA) announced earlier this month that Petrina L. Jones will serve as their new Executive Director. “Petrina has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is uniquely suited to lead Virginians for the Arts in engaging ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Alum Petrina Jones…
