Posts Tagged ‘Conservatory’
Webster Conservatory’s first fall production tells story of systemic racism
“Blood at the Root” will run in the Emerson Studio Theater from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8. The 2017 play by Dominique Morisseau highlights the existence and pervasiveness of systemic racism in the United States’ justice system. “It’s a very uncomfortable text,” musical theatre major Collin Mekyel Milfort said. Milfort plays Deandre in the production.…
Read MoreConservatory student gets biggest role in Dogfight
The curtains draw back in the Emerson Studio Theater as the crowd becomes silent in anticipation of the performance they will witness. One of the actresses they saw perform in the Conservatory production of Dogfight is senior C.c. Wells. In the play, the dogfight is a gathering where Marines bring ugly dates. The man with…
Read MoreConservatory students to perform ‘Big Love’ in Havana, Cuba
Webster University student and actor Robert Riordan told his mom he was going to Cuba to perform with the Conservatory of Theatre Arts’ production of the play Big Love. He said she teared up because she remembered the tensions between the United States and Cuba. “My mom grew up during the Cuban Missile Crisis,” Riordan…
Read MoreOn the Prowl for Owls
Mark Glenshaw has been developing a blog post about the road to a certain “addiction” of his: owls. By day, Glenshaw is the Daytime Services Manager at Fontbonne University’s Jack C. Taylor Library. When the sun goes down, he is known as “The Owl Man.” He has invited many people on his “owl prowls” and…
Read MorePresident Stroble defends university’s sexual assault policy
Webster University President Elizabeth Stroble responds to Conservatory alumna Mackie Saylor’s letter, “Webster sexual assault policy needs drastic reform.” Stroble outlines how Webster strives to prevent sexual assault on campus.
Read MoreLate professor is guiding light for Theatre Department
Former Webster University Professor and Alumna Marita Woodruff’s 35-year-lamp and 25-year black chair were returned to Webster’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts department.
Read MoreMotivated To Keep The Dream Alive
New assistant professor in voice and speech, Joanna Battles hopes to help Webster students improve their acting skills with her voice and speech techniques.
Read MoreWebster University Opera Studio performs works of Mozart, Tchaikovsky
Seven members of the Webster dance department and 15 musicians participated in the Opera Studio’s spring production. The production included four scenes that featured the work of famed performers like Mozart and Jules Massenet.
Read MoreWSES campaigns for Delegates’ Agenda
The Webster Students for Environmental Sustainability (WSES) strategizes the Delegates’ Agenda.
Read MoreLara, Elizabeth Teeter bring talents to “The Little Mermaid”
Muny CEO, Denny Reagan says for the Teeter family, acting is in the genes.
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