Murray State University Global Languages and Theatre Arts

03/20/2026

It’s what we do!

When we inspire students to become future theatre educators, we strengthen the arts ecosystem. Encouraging students to pursue licensure ensures that strong candidates enter the field prepared, supported, and empowered to lead. Uplifting the next generation of theatre educators means that, together, we build a brighter future for every classroom, program, and young artist waiting for their moment to shine.

03/12/2026

Wonderful principles to live by in our actor training.

MEISNER'S 4 PRINCIPLES OF THE REPETITION TECHNIQUE

1. Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances
2. Do not do anything unless something makes you do it
3. Repetition trains actors to respond to what is actually happening, not what they planned
4. Make the other person real — not yourself

Source: Sanford Meisner on Acting by Meisner and Dennis Longwell (1987)

03/09/2026

Growth can happen in the moments where things don’t go according to plan.Take the risk, make the mess, and use it to build your next breakthrough. ✨⛰️

Come "fail" with us! 😉

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02/27/2026

Congratulations to the director, cast, crew and designers on their terrific production of Fool For Love by Sam Shepard. It’s a strong production all around and we hope you can come out and see it. It continues to run tonight, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2:30 at the Wilson Black Box Studio. Tickets are free for all MSU students and $10 for the general public.
The play contains mature subject matter.

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

We open on Thursday night!

The Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts is pleased to present FOOL FOR LOVE, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 26-28, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the third floor studio theatre of Wilson Hall. General admission is $10.00 per person. Tickets can be reserved at murraystate.edu/theatretickets or by calling 270.809.4421 for more information. Murray State students get in free with ID.

Written in 1983 by acclaimed American playwright Sam Shepard (1943 – 2017), "Fool for Love" explores the intense and destructive relationship between two former lovers, Eddie and May. Set in a seedy motel room in the Mojave Desert, the story unfolds as they grapple with their shared past, deep-seated traumas, and an inescapable, almost mythical connection.

The Murray State production is directed by David Balthrop, professor of theatre arts. The cast of "Fool for Love" includes Madeline Hendrickson, Tanner Maxwell, Logan Range, and Develin Reese Strader. Samantha Brannigan serves as assistant director. Rain Harris serves as stage manager.

“I hope the audience really gets lost in the world of the play, because it can feel really familiar at times,” says Streeder. “There are many moments that will resonate deeply with people – at least they did with me. In between the moments of comedy and absurdity, there's a lot of truth. It can feel a bit raw at times. Performing the show in the Wilson Studio Theatre, which is a more intimate setting, definitely drives the feeling home."

Murray State University Global Languages and Theatre Arts