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Current News

Carthage professor's opera opens in D.C. area

An opera written by Prof. Matt Boresi made its Washington-area debut in April, featuring a Metropolitan Opera soprano. more...

 
Award-winning playwright comes to Carthage

Carthage students will work with Wasserstein Prize-winner Laura Jacqmin on Ghost Bike. She is one of many award-winning artists who have come to Carthage through the Theatre Department's visiting artist program. more...

 
Carthage production earns national theatre honor

The Carthage Theatre Department earned a national award through the famed Kennedy Center’s college theater festival for its production of The Rail Splitter. more...

 

Past News

Fine Arts at CarthageCarthage Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

See this charming musical — called a "show-lover's show" by The New York Times — this weekend and next. more...

 
Students attend American College Dance Festival

Carthage dance students attended a regional dance festival in Madison, Wis., March 28-April 1. more...

 
Playwright offers students instant feedback

Award-winning playwright Laura Jacqmin wrote "Ghost Bike" specifically for its Carthage actors. more...

 
J-Term PerformancePhoto gallery: "Steampunk Opera Machine"

Photo Gallery — See what happened when Carthage students and faculty spent a month immersed in the genre of steampunk, the music of Mozart and Purcell, and the writings of Jules Verne and Mary Shelley. more...

 
Carthage’s own Laura Kaeppeler, '10, to compete for Miss America crown

Miss Kaeppeler was named the preliminary talent winner in the pageant's first night of competition. Show your support by voting online now. more...

 
Carthage students, faculty showcase work in regional theatre festival

The Rail Splitter and eight students have been selected for the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. more...

 
Carthage Theatre Department stages "Inspecting Carol" Nov. 4-12

See this hilarious hit from Seattle at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, or 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. more...

 
A Carthage Christmas 2011

Carthage presents the annual Christmas Festival Dec. 2-4. Sing, Ye Heavens, Tell the Story is a festival of readings and carols featuring the majestic sounds of the Fritsch Memorial Organ, performances by Carthage instrumental and choral ensembles, and the annual Service of Light. more...

 
Carthage Theatre Department announces 2011-12 season

The Carthage Theatre Department brings laughs and heartache with their 2011-2012 season, which opens Oct. 14 with Almost Mainemore...

 
Carthage Theatre presents "Cabaret"

Tony Award-winning musical is the final production of the 2010-11 theatre season. See it April 29-May 7 in Wartburg Auditorium. more...

 
Carthage welcomes actor John O'Hurley

Best known for his role as the quirky J. Peterman on Seinfeld and for his performance on Dancing With the Stars, Mr. O'Hurley will speak on "Living an Extraordinary Life" at Carthage at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18.  more...

 
New York dancer/choreographer works with Carthage students

Guest artist Marisa Ballaro coached students before spring dance show. more...

 
Poet Afaa Michael Weaver speaks at Carthage March 24

Described as one of the most significant poets writing today, esteemed poet and playwright Mr. Weaver will read from his work at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Clausen Center. more...

 
Laughs mix with tears in "Beautiful Bodies"

The Carthage Theatre Department presents play about the reunion of six longtime friends, March 24-26 in the Studio Theatre. more...

 
Carthage offers Estill Voice Training course

Learn how to add strength, clarity and stamina to your speaking or singing voice at two-day workshop April 15-16.  more...

 
Martin McClendon presents “Action Movie: A Little Action Can Change Your Life”

Theatre professor to give lecture March 8 as part of Carthage's The Book That Changed My Life lecture series. more...

 
Carthage welcomes Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland Feb. 23

Mr. Cleveland will speak about his work on such television shows as "The West Wing" and "Mad Men," and his new play "The Rail Splitter" for Carthage. more...

 
Carthage holds 13th annual Seuss-a-thon Feb. 26

Enjoy non-stop readings of Dr. Seuss books, delight in gourmet green eggs and ham, and get your picture taken with the Cat in the Hat himself. "Seussical the Musical" will be performed at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. more...

 
Emmy Award-winning playwright works with students to write and stage new play

Rick Cleveland's "The Rail Splitter" premieres at Carthage Feb. 25-March 5. more...

 
J-Term class presents "The Beggar's Opera"

Students in J-Term Opera Production class give 1728 opera a modern spin and message. more...

 
40 Plays in 80 Minutes: See work from Experimental Acting class on Saturday night

Students, led by theatre professor Neil Scharnick, present Neo-Futurist shows at 7:30 p.m. and midnight Saturday, Feb. 5.  more...

 
Carthage presents Agape in concert

Carthage welcomes Christian hip hop artist Agape and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Gospel Choir for a free concert on Feb. 13. more...

 
Carthage Choir honored at state convention

Choir selected to perform for the prestigious Wisconsin Choral Directors Association. Concert will be held on Jan. 20 in Green Bay, Wis. more...

 
Carthage presents "Of Ebony Embers"

Chamber music theatre performance will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 17. more...

 
Carthage heads to KCACTF3

Carthage students and faculty selected to perform and compete at 43rd annual Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 4-8. more...

 

Theatre professor wins in Utah

Prof. John Maclay

Adjunct professor leads area theatre academy to first place finish in Shakespearean acting competition. Read more.


Student Voices

"The faculty works so hard with their students and you get so many opportunities to work with professionals in the theater world."

— Derek Nelson, '12, Lake Villa, Ill.

Hear what students have to say about studying theatre at Carthage.