In addition to designated course work and productions, students at Texas State have numerous opportunities for practical application, hands-on learning and collaboration throughout the year.
Performances
“All the world's a stage..."
Upcoming Events
Escobar's Hippo
–
until Nov. 2
- Location:
- Theatre Center; Mainstage Theatre
- Cost:
- $13 for the public, and $8 for Texas State students
- Contact:
- Lauren Jurgemeyer
theatre@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Department of Theatre and Dance
A Colombian town along the Magdalena River plunges into chaos after a flatulent, destructive, easily offended, and adventurous hippo comes to town and wreaks havoc. The crisis worsens when people begin transforming into hippos themselves causing, not only chaos, but the beginnings of a revolution where humans are trampled by these new Hipposapiens. As this shifting of civilization unfolds, three friends try to figure out how to deal with the transforming population and solve the connection between the hippos and a notorious drug lord. An homage to the works of Ionesco (namely Rhinoceros and The Killer), this play explores through absurdity and comedy the very serious and deadly consequences that come with the surrendering of humanity in favor of bestial urges and self-gratification.
- Location:
- Theatre Center; Mainstage Theatre
- Cost:
- $13 for the public, and $8 for Texas State students
- Contact:
- Lauren Jurgemeyer
theatre@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Department of Theatre and Dance
A Colombian town along the Magdalena River plunges into chaos after a flatulent, destructive, easily offended, and adventurous hippo comes to town and wreaks havoc. The crisis worsens when people begin transforming into hippos themselves causing, not only chaos, but the beginnings of a revolution where humans are trampled by these new Hipposapiens. As this shifting of civilization unfolds, three friends try to figure out how to deal with the transforming population and solve the connection between the hippos and a notorious drug lord. An homage to the works of Ionesco (namely Rhinoceros and The Killer), this play explores through absurdity and comedy the very serious and deadly consequences that come with the surrendering of humanity in favor of bestial urges and self-gratification.
Other Student Performances
New Works Festival
During the fall semester in the Lab Theatre there is an evening of ten-minute plays, a separate evening of one act plays, as well as staged readings of new full-length plays. All of the material is written by, and will be directed and performed by, Texas State students.
D2 Festival
The D2 festival connected with the Directing II class, is comprised of student conceived and directed projects. Wildly popular, it provides a thrilling end to each semester.