TXST School of Theatre, Dance, & Film

09/06/2026

Coming up: The new play development reading of SMOKING MIRRORS by Adonis Anderson!

Directed by Mikala Gibson with dramaturgy by Lela Holt, this reading marks the conclusion of the 24th Annual New American Play Festival and features an incredible cast of students and guest artist Jacqui Cross.

🎟 Admission: Tickets Required
📍 Location: Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 at 12 PM

Tickets: https://txstatepresents.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=5595&p=1

Reserve your tickets today and join us as we conclude our celebration of 24 years of new plays and voices!

09/05/2026

LIGHTBREAD by Eugene Lee

Directed by Saundra McClain, this special reading is part of the 24th Annual New American Play Festival and features an incredible cast including guest artists Carl E. Brooks*, Michael Costello*, Kate Glasheen*, and Neil Patrick Stewart*.

🎟 Admission: Tickets Required
📍 Location: Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 PM

Tickets: https://txstatepresents.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=5595&p=1

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an exciting new play in development! Reserve your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Tonight! Join us at the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre as the 24th Annual New American Play Festival honors 2026 Distinguished Honoree Celeste Bedford Walker.

Directed by Nadine Mozon, this special tribute celebrates Walker’s extraordinary contributions to American Theatre.

🎟 Admission: FREE
📍 Location: Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
⏰ Time: Tonight, Sept. 4 @ 7:30 PM

08/31/2026

✨ Celebrating 24 years of new voices! ✨

Join us for the New American Play Festival from August 31 through September 6, 2026!

This year’s festival honors 2026 Distinguished Honoree Celeste Bedford Walker and features two new play development readings:
Lightbread by Eugene Lee
Smoking Mirrors by Adonis Anderson

For tickets and the full festival agenda, visit napf.finearts.txst.edu/2026 (

08/06/2026

Two TXST theatre design alumni were selected for the 2026 Hemsley Lighting Internship and Howell Binkley Fellowship, a first for TXST.

08/03/2026

Your stage. Your screen. Your next move.

Applications are open for Texas State University’s programs in:

Acting for Stage & Screen
Musical Theatre
Dance — Performance & Choreography
Dance — Teacher Certification

Important dates:

Musical Theatre and Acting for Stage & Screen
Application deadline: December 1, 2026

Dance
Application deadline: September 26, 2026
Live audition: October 3, 2026

Ready to take the next step? Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

07/02/2026

COFAC HIRING!

The TXST College of Fine Arts and Communication is expanding its team! We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Evans Performing Arts Center Operations Manager position.

Application Review Date: July 12, 2026
Posting Number: 2026639

For requirements, duties, and more, visit:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57541

06/11/2026

06/02/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

The TXST School of Theatre, Dance, & Film is expanding its team for Fall 2026! We are currently seeking qualified candidates for two exciting opportunities:

🎬 Film Program Administrator (Digital Video Specialist)
Application Review Date: June 12, 2026
Posting Number: 2026552
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57202

🎥 Assistant Professor of Practice (Film Production - Non-Tenure Track)
Application Review Date: June 15, 2026
Posting Number: 2026129NTL
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57102

Join a dynamic, collaborative faculty and play a vital role in supporting our growing, vibrant cinematic arts program.