Theatre at Southeastern
Department of Communication and Theatre
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Our Program Mission
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides students with important facets of our cultural heritage through recreating historical as well as contemporary drama and musical theatre productions. It also qualifies students for entry into professional companies and graduate programs at other institutions. Finally it improves the cultural, artistic, extracurricular and academic environment of Southeastern Oklahoma through exposure to live presentations of quality dramatic literature.
Our Belief in Civic Engagement
Theatre at Southeastern believes that we have a responsibility both as an educational entity as well as arts provider to enrich and add to the cultural life of our community.
Theatre at Southeastern believes that many of the Southeastern students of today, will be the cultural and civic leaders of their communities tomorrow.
Therefore, Theatre at Southeastern believes it is as important to train the audience as well as the artist.
Theatre at Southeastern believes we have a special responsibility to the youth of our community by providing programming and enrichment activities to enhance verbal and nonverbal communication skills, self-esteem, and expression of thought and emotion.
Theatre at Southeastern believes that the arts are at the heart of our ability to express the very nature of the human condition. Therefore theatre can be a superior vehicle for education, entertainment and enlightenment.
Our Recent Activities in Civic Engagement
1/10 – 12/2008
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company hosted its annual Honor Show Choir Festival, welcoming 95 high school s students from all over the southeastern Oklahoma area. 11 high school music programs were represented and a successful three day festival of workshops, clinics, rehearsals, and activities culminated in a sold-out audience for the finale on Saturday night.
2/16/2007
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company performed at the Wesley Center at 7 pm as part of the First United Methodist Church/Wesley Center annual “Black and White Affair” to raise money towards programs for students involved with the Wesley Center. Their 30-minute showcase provided entertainment and enjoyment to all in attendance.
12/12/2007
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company visited two nursing care centers to sing Christmas carols and spread cheer to the residents. The Oak Ridge Care Center and Four Seasons Nursing Center each received a 30 minute program of carols, hymns, and smiles from the Chorvettes, who once again live up to their official title, Oklahoma’s Singing Goodwill Ambassadors.
12/1/2007
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company, at the request of the Durant Chamber of Commerce, provided entertainment and music for the downtown Holiday Centennial Celebration. From 1 – 2 pm, the Chorvettes , dressed in Victorian costumes, sang carols to each of the merchants and shoppers to help the downtown kick off its annual holiday shopping season.
10/27/2007
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company performed as part of the Parents Day/Homecoming Day festivities at SOSU, sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
10/6/2007
The Chorvettes Stageworks Company performed as part of the Sneak Preview Day sponsored by the Recruitment Office at SOSU.
