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Saving Me, first animated series on BYUtv, teaches redemption through laughter

By Madi Sedgwick
November 02, 2022 01:42 PM
Now airing on BYUtv, Saving Me is a story about a successful tech billionaire who travels back in time to help his 11-year-old self fix his life before his success ruins him.
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Microburst Theatre: The world premiere of student plays

By Madi Sedgwick
October 28, 2022 02:03 PM
Playwrights have the opportunity to change the world with their works. As Professor Shelley Graham states, “it takes a brand new text dealing with what's going on in the world right now to change the world.”
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Faculty shine both onstage and backstage at the Hale Centre Theatre

By Madi Sedgwick
October 26, 2022 01:48 PM
Kris Peterson recently wrapped up her first show at the Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, appearing as Annie Cannon in Silent Sky. When she saw that former TMA faculty, Barta Heiner, would be directing Silent Sky, Kris knew she wanted to audition. Juggling different projects is a challenge, but Kris finds that the best way to organize her time is committing to “that particular story or that particular project that I find fulfills a need for me in that moment, either artistically or spiritually.” And Silent Sky was no exception.
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MDT alumni Dayne Joyner says “So Long, Farewell” before setting off for Singapore

By Madi Sedgwick
October 14, 2022 01:26 PM
For the next year, MDT graduate of 2019 Dayne Joyner will be performing in the international tour of Sound of Music– appearing as Franz, male ensemble, and understudying the role of Uncle Max. Beginning in Singapore, the largely Asia-based tour also plans to perform in Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.
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Nauvoo Performing Missions Uplift BYU Students and Help Them Prepare for Future Careers

November 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Brendon French, Megan Holbrook, Dayne Joyner and Sarah Broyles share their experiences serving and performing in historic Nauvoo.
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Aspiring Screenwriting Student Learns How to Tell New Stories During London Film Study Abroad

August 24, 2018 12:00 AM
Film student Isaac Wright shares his experience while studying abroad in England
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Graduate Soren Barker Shares His Passion for Theatre Education

April 16, 2018 12:00 AM
The Department of Dance, School of Music, Music Dance Theatre Program and Department of Theatre and Media Arts Convocation will take place at 11 a.m. on April 27. Talented actor and theatre education student Soren Barker will speak at the Department of Theatre and Media Arts Convocation in April.
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Tony Award-Winners Work with Students at BYU

February 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Jason Robert Brown and Kelli O’Hara spent time working with students while at BYU
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BYUtv Sports Student Producer Moves Up to the Big League

September 21, 2017 12:00 AM
McKinley Haas spent her summer interning for NFL Films
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Nat Reed's Puppets, Puppetry and the Three Camels

December 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Nat Reed’s puppetry class, TMA 252, performed a puppet variety show Dec. 8. during the afternoon Mask Club times. Eight students self-produced four skits, either on an ethical dilemma or on team work.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Replaces Kristin Chenoweth for BRAVO! Season Opener

July 26, 2016 12:00 AM
The Brigham Young University 2016-17 BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Series opens Sept. 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m. with two special performance from Leslie Odom, Jr., Tony Award-winning star of the hit musical, Hamilton.
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BYU stages 'Mother Courage and Her Children'

March 15, 2016 12:00 AM
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present the epic, anti-war drama, Mother Courage and Her Children in the Pardoe Theater of the Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m., on March 17-19, 22-25, 28 and April 1, with 2 p.m. Saturday matinees on March 19 and 26.
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'Beauty and the Beast' Cast Shines During Hawaii Festival

February 18, 2016 12:00 AM
The stars of BYU’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast maintained their luster during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) hosted in Hawaii bringing home multiple awards.“We really, really showed well,” said George Nelson, director of the tale as old as time.
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BYU Arts events open to all on “Super Monday,” Nov. 23

November 18, 2015 12:00 AM
Tickets to this winter’s BYU arts performances make the best Christmas gifts. And with 25 different events to choose from, you can sing, act or dance your way while you jingle all the way. Tickets for these performances are available for purchase through byuarts.com or by calling 801-422-2981.
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BYU Arts stages George Bernard Shaw's romantic comedy ‘Misalliance’

October 29, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present George Bernard Shaw’s classic comedy Misalliance, directed by Barta Lee Heiner, Nov. 5-7, 11—14, and 17—21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margetts Theater, with matinees on Nov. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. An ASL performance will be presented on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
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Shaun Parry, CFAC Alumnus, to Receive BYU Alumni Achievement Award

October 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Shaun Parry will be presented with a BYU Alumni Achievement Award on Thursday, Oct. 8. Prior to the award reception, Parry will give a lecture entitled “Impossible Dreams I Didn’t Know Enough To Dream.” The lecture will be held in the Madsen Recital Hall at 11 a.m. Admission is free and the lecture is open to the public.
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