theatre-arts

Q&A with Furman theatre arts professor Maegan Azar

Furman University Associate Professor of Acting and Directing Maegan McNerney Azar practices what she preaches. In addition to her teaching role at Furman, she is an actor and director who is currently leading the production...

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One Show Closer to the Big Leagues

Typically, the production of a play begins when the cast and crew first sit down with a script. But a new partnership is taking Furman students deeper into the process — all the way back...

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Furman announces 2018 spring term Dean’s List

Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2018 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall and...

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Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new trustees to join board July 1

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted emeritus status to...

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Furman’s 10th Engaged! happens April 10

Furman University will hold its annual Furman Engaged! Day on Tuesday, April 10 at various locations on campus. Furman Engaged! celebrates the wide-ranging research, scholarship and creativity of Furman University undergraduates. The exhibits and performances...

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Furman Theatre presents “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer

Furman University Theatre will present Michael Cristofer’s “The Shadow Box” April 17-21 at 8 p.m., with matinee performances April 21 and 22 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse on the Furman...

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Meet the newest members of Phi Beta Kappa

Seventy-four Furman University students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony on campus...

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In praise of faculty scholarship

Watch a video about the 2018 Faculty Scholarship Reception Faculty scholarship is happening all around Furman. Even on top of classroom requirements, advising, grading, serving on committees and attending meetings, professors from all disciplines are...

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Furman Theatre presents “Twisted Tales From Shakespeare”

Furman University Theatre will present Twisted Tales from Shakespeare Feb. 14-17 and Feb. 22-24 at 8 p.m., with matinee performances Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse...

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The Farm Theater announces College Collaboration Project

As part of The Farm Theater's 2018-19 College Collaboration Project, Broadway World reports that playwright Kimberly Belflower will partner with the Furman University theatre department to mentor budding female writers. Belflower will converse with students...

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University announces 2017 fall term Dean’s List

Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2017 fall term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall...

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Furman Theatre welcomes Doug Berky in “The Tiger’s Whisker and Other Tales”

Furman University Theatre welcomes alumnus and guest artist-in-residence Doug Berky (Class of 1995) who will present The Tiger’s Whisker and Other Tales Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., with a matinee...

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