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- Research and collaboration set the stage for Once Upon A MattressThe Peck School of the Arts Department of Theatre is putting the finishing touches on their next production Once Upon A Mattress, a comedic and musical retelling of “The Princess and the Pea.” Through creative collaboration and dramaturgical research, students are achieving great heights as they fully immerse themselves in their roles. Here's what several actors shared about their process.
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- PSOA lecturer’s movie about his Chinese immigrant experience featured on CBS 58Filmmaker Yinan Wang (Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation & New Genres) was recently featured on CBS 58 reflecting on his film, "Decoupling," in advance of screenings at the Milwaukee Film Festival. The film documents his family's experience during the pandemic, highlighting their journey to reunite with their daughter amidst the challenges …
- Bel Canto Chorus names Jonathan Laabs ’17 as next artistic directorMilwaukee Magazine reports that the Bel Canto Chorus has named its next artistic director, Johnathan Laabs (MM 2017, Choral Conducting). Laabs assumes the role following the retirement of Music Director Richard Hynson and Assistant Conductor Michelle Hynson. Laabs has been an active conductor, clinician, performer, and music educator throughout the …
- Florentine’s ‘La Bohème’ leverages extensive research and dramaturgy by Sheri Williams PannellThe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Florentine Opera's production of "La Bohème," which will be set in Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood in the 1940s, has enlisted the help of Sheri Williams Pannell (Assistant Professor and Area Head of Musical Theatre). According to the article by Jim Higgins, stage director Nadja Simmonds is …
- PSOA alumni and faculty well represented at 2024 Wisconsin Film FestivalThe Wisconsin Film Festival will feature the work of several PSOA faculty and graduates. The following individuals have PSOA connections: Americans Smell Good, Emir Cakaroz, Lecturer (MFA 2009, Film) Patient, Lori Felker (Associate Professor, 2015-23) Natura Artis Magistra, Kate Balsey (Associate Lecturer, 2009-15) Electric Moonlight & the Language within the Leaves, …
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