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Get your tickets for ‘Carrie: The Musical’
Read More “Get your tickets for ‘Carrie: The Musical’”Join us as we start off the 2023 fall semester with the highly anticipated opening of “Carrie: The Musical.”
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National curtain call: New playwriting major builds on success
Long known for its artistry, the Carthage theatre program is now drawing notice for contributions that reverberate far beyond the stage.Read More “National curtain call: New playwriting major builds on success” Announcing the 2023-24 visual and performing arts season!
Check out the upcoming fine arts season at Carthage. The 2023-24 brochure is available on Issuu.Read More “Announcing the 2023-24 visual and performing arts season!”- Stories of Impact,Student Achievements,Top Stories
Carthage theatre receives national accolades from Kennedy Center
The original play “Memento Mori,” directed by Professor Neil Scharnick ’99, has received two awards from the national committee of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.Read More “Carthage theatre receives national accolades from Kennedy Center” - Alumni News,Faculty & Staff Accolades
Carthage professor and theatre alumni unite for children’s musical
Multiple Carthage theatre alumni are participating in “The SpongeBob Musical” at First Stage, a children’s theatre in Milwaukee. Final showings are taking place on Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2.Read More “Carthage professor and theatre alumni unite for children’s musical” - Top Stories
Carthage’s triumphant return to regional theatre festival
After two years of remote festivals, Carthage students attended the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in person Jan. 11-15, in Flint, Michigan.Read More “Carthage’s triumphant return to regional theatre festival” - Community,Student Achievements,The Bridge: Kudos,Top Stories
Carthage’s cast and crew of ‘Memento Mori’ invited to KCACTF
Read More “Carthage’s cast and crew of ‘Memento Mori’ invited to KCACTF”The Carthage Theatre Department’s world-premiere production of “Memento Mori: A Meditation” may have ended its opening run, but the work of the cast and crew is hardly over.
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 More “Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students”Welcoming Our New Director of Choral Activities, Director Maggie Burk
Read More “Welcoming Our New Director of Choral Activities, Director Maggie Burk”As Carthage College begins its 2022-2023 school year, you are sure to find many new faces, both students and faculty alike! One of these people you are sure to meet is Professor Maggie Burk, our new Director of Choral Activities! Professor Burk is a choral conductor and performer and will be overseeing the growth of our choral productions and undergraduate music courses here at Carthage College. After recently completing her DMA at the University of Michigan, Professor Burk is excited to connect with her new students and become a part of the Carthage family. I spoke with her about her experience with choral music, upcoming events at Carthage, and her expectations for this school year.
Summer Internships and Senior Year with Marielle Shiring ’23
Read More “Summer Internships and Senior Year with Marielle Shiring ’23”As our summer break comes to an end, we collectively look back on our memorable vacation after our recent 2021-2022 school terms. Whether it be internship opportunities, summer jobs, or rest and relaxation, each student is currently finding themselves wrapping up their current plans and preparing for yet another year at Carthage. This is especially true for our upcoming seniors as they gear up for one final year before they begin their time post-graduation. One of these seniors is Marielle Shiring ’23, a fine arts student that has spent her summer working as an administrative assistant for an internship at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HRT). I spoke with Marielle regarding her internship, her upcoming senior year, and her plans for the future.
Carthage College Says Farewell to Professor Lorian Schwaber “Mama Lorian”
Read More “Carthage College Says Farewell to Professor Lorian Schwaber “Mama Lorian””Carthage College says a tearful farewell to our Broadway veteran and musical teacher of sixteen years, Professor Lorian Schwaber. Otherwise known on campus as “Mama Lorian”, Professor Schwaber has helped countless students as a mentor, coach, and a confidant. Due to her support, many Carthage students and alumni are currently working to become the performers they have dreamed to be. Mama Lorian plans on spending her retirement teaching master classes and workshops and traveling with her husband. I spoke with Professor Schwaber about her future plans, most memorable moments as a professor, and her time as a performer.
Musicals and operas for the 2022-23 season!
Get your tickets to the 2022-23 season musicals and operas!Read More “Musicals and operas for the 2022-23 season!”