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- The Bridge: Arts
See the ‘Music Theatre Techniques Showcase 1.0’ Tuesday
Read “See the ‘Music Theatre Techniques Showcase 1.0’ Tuesday”Join the Music Theatre Techniques class for their end-of-semester showcase, “Music Theatre Techniques Showcase 1.0.”
Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students
Carthage provides scholarships up to $10,000 per year, and each scholarship is renewable for all four years at Carthage. Each year, the visual and performing arts award nearly half a million dollars in aid. Apply today!Read “Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students”
Musicals and operas for the 2022-23 season!
Get your tickets to the 2022-23 season musicals and operas!Read “Musicals and operas for the 2022-23 season!”
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Arts
See the music theatre performance of ‘Hair’ this weekend! Get your tickets now
Read “See the music theatre performance of ‘Hair’ this weekend! Get your tickets now”With its score, its daring subject matter, and its true heart — “Hair” is an experience not to be missed.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Attend and perform at the Open Mic Night Friday!
Read “Attend and perform at the Open Mic Night Friday!”Join us for comedy, poetry, skits, music, and free food!
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Matthew Hougland talks ‘Hair’ and more on WGTD
Read “Prof. Matthew Hougland talks ‘Hair’ and more on WGTD”Professor Matthew Hougland recently talked on WGTD’s Morning Show about his background in music theatre, Carthage’s upcoming production of “Hair,” the 148th Annual Carthage Christmas Festival, and more.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Sign up to audition for spring fine arts shows
Read “Sign up to audition for spring fine arts shows”The Carthage theatre, music theatre, and dance programs are excited to announce combined auditions for the spring 2023 performing arts season.
- The Bridge: Arts
Guest artist Lauren Jelencovich presents master class at Carthage
Read “Guest artist Lauren Jelencovich presents master class at Carthage”While Ms. Jelencovich was on campus for the Performing Arts Series, she presented a master class for students in the music theatre and opera workshops.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Attend an Open Mic Night Thursday: Sign up to perform now
See fellow students sing, play music, recite poetry, perform a skit, and more. Performers should sign up to attend.Read “Attend an Open Mic Night Thursday: Sign up to perform now” - The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 to perform in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Read “Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 to perform in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’”Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 will perform in “Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical event playing Saturday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Oct. 7, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Matthew Hougland to musically direct for ‘Spamilton’ and Celebrity Cruises over summer
Read “Prof. Matthew Hougland to musically direct for ‘Spamilton’ and Celebrity Cruises over summer”This summer, Matthew Hougland will reprise his role as music director for the national tour of “Spamilton,” picking up in Wausau, Wis.
- The Bridge: Arts
Music Theatre Workshop presents ‘Life is a Highway’ TODAY
Read “Music Theatre Workshop presents ‘Life is a Highway’ TODAY”The show will include all the songs you love to sing on the road — from head bangers to guilty pleasures and beyond!
- The Bridge: Arts
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday: See the English Players perform scenes from ‘As You Like It’ TODAY
Read “Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday: See the English Players perform scenes from ‘As You Like It’ TODAY”Please join us in celebrating (belatedly) William Shakespeare’s birthday by watching the English Players preform scenes from “As You Like It.”
- The Bridge: Arts
Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visits Carthage
Read “Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visits Carthage”Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visited Carthage this week for a residency with the students in the graduate program in music theatre vocal pedagogy.
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Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans
Our graduates always have big plans — many of which were in place well before their commencement. Meet members of the Class of 2022 who were hired for full-time positions before they even graduated.Read “Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans”
Upcoming Events
‘Music Theatre Techniques Showcase 1.0’
This showcase will feature 19 students ranging in experience from freshmen to graduate students, all majoring or minoring in music theatre at Carthage.
Carthage Music Theatre Presents: ‘Ordinary Days’
“Ordinary Days” tells the story of four simple people living in New York City: Deb, Warren, Claire, and Jason. Each character struggles with familiar aspects of their lives: school, love, the meaning of life, and growing up.
Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’
Elle Woods is the epitome of an “It Girl.” UCLA Delta Nu President, fashion phenom, and a natural blonde, she has it all! However, her life takes a turn for the worse when her boyfriend dumps her. Vowing to win back her man, she follows him to Harvard Law School.