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NSU Music Academy holds concert to help hurricane victims

NATCHITOCHES – Several local music students joined Northwestern State University piano students in a recent performance as part of the NSU Music Academy’s Virtual Music Concert 2020.

Assistant Professor of Piano and Academy Co-Director Dr. John Price said students recorded their parts individually, and their videos were synced together to create virtual, socially-distanced ensemble playing. David […]

Burrell to be honored by alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – Scott Burrell, director of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University, will be inducted into the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department’s Blue Masque Hall of Fame at a virtual event during the College’s Homecoming Week celebration Nov. 2-8.

The Blue Masque Hall of Fame is in […]

Modern in Motion VIII dance concert rescheduled for Oct. 16-17

NATCHITOCHES – The Modern in Motion VIII dance concert has been rescheduled for Oct. 16-17 due to Hurricane Delta. Performance times are Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct.17 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the Fleur de Lis Stage on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches.

Modern in Motion VIII is presented by […]

NSU Theatre and Dance involved in possible debut of 18th century play

NATCHITOCHES – A group of students, alumni and faculty from Northwestern State University took part in ending what may be one of the longest leadups to a play’s debut ever.

This weekend, they collaborated with international faculty and a professional actor for what is likely the first reading of a play by 18th century British writer […]

Emmy-winning hair stylist presents master class for theatre and dance students

NATCHITOCHES – Two-time Emmy Award winner Daina Daigle gave a master class for Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance students March 7.  Daigle, a Gueydan native, is a hair stylist who works extensively in Louisiana’s film industry and has won two Emmys along with the hair team of “American Horror Story: Coven” and “Freak Show.” […]

Dance students will host showcase/fund raiser

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Dance Organization of Students will present a dance showcase beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Admission is $3 for members of the Dance Organization of Students and $5 for the general public.

 

Proceeds will help fund students’ attendance at the American College Dance Association annual conference […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to explore the theme of time

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State Theatre and Dance will present “Moving Through Time” Feb. 13-15 in the newly-renovated A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Tickets are $15 and $12 for students and senior citizens. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and […]

Hester to perform musical theatre vocal recital Feb. 4

NATCHITOCHES – Soprano D’nissa Hester will present a musical theatre vocal recital at Northwestern State University on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Hester will perform works by “3 Stephens, 2 Andrews & Jason,” with works by composers Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim and Stephen […]

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