Renovating Learning Through Compassion and Innovation
Kirk Domer in the MSU Auditorium Lobby

Renovating Learning Through Compassion and Innovation

After 10 years and two terms as Chairperson of Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre, Professor Kirk Domer is returning to the faculty. His time as Chairperson, he says, has been defined by three words: renovation, innovation, and compassion. He has built a…

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MSU Theatre Undergrads Win 2020 Pulsar Design and Acting Awards
Kevin Mazur as The Wolf and Maeyson Menzel as Little Red in the MSU Production of "Into the Woods"

MSU Theatre Undergrads Win 2020 Pulsar Design and Acting Awards

Michigan State University once again racked up some big wins in design and acting at this year’s Lansing City Pulse “Pulsars,” which recognize on- and off-stage excellence in mid-Michigan theatre. Out of…

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MSU Takes Academic Lead in Emerging Field of Intimacy Direction
Alexis Black working with student actors on an intimate moment during Bonnets: How Ladies of Good Breeding Are Induced to Murder

MSU Takes Academic Lead in Emerging Field of Intimacy Direction

In 2018, the Huffington Post described intimacy directing as “an emerging field in which a small group of professionals are pushing to develop standards and procedures for scenes involving physical intimacy in…

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MSU Theatre Rakes in Pulsar Award Nominations

MSU's Department of Theatre's 2018-2019 Season received 31 nominations for Pulsar Awards and walked away with seven of those awards, the most of any organization. This was the 15th year for the Pulsar Awards, which recognize Lansing…

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