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  • Exhibition on Screen – Dawn Of Impressionism, Paris 1874

    The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

    What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.

    Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

  • Exhibition on Screen – Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

    200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

    This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionized his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealized spaces and symbolic characters.

    Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show.

  • Theatre Fest Fall 2024 – Musical Theatre Majors and Minors Showcase

    Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
    Director: Mary Jodry, ‘27

    The Musical Theatre Majors and Minors Showcase is a cabaret-style performance featuring some of Monmouth University’s best musical theatre performers. This showcase has a combination of musical theatre solos and group numbers showing the students’ vocal, acting, and dancing abilities. By attending this showcase, you will witness a group of musical theatre performers collaborating to not only create a one-night performance but also exemplify the future of the Monmouth University theatre program!

  • Theatre Fest Fall 2024 – Alpha Psi Omega Presents: To Be or Not to Be: Hamlet, an Abridged Staging

    Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
    Director: Julianna Chesla. ‘27

    To Be or Not To Be: Hamlet, an Abridged Staging, performed exclusively by members of Alpha Psi Omega, Rho Rho Chapter. This organization consists of the elite members of the Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department, who through their hard work and dedication qualified to join this national theatre honor society. Join us for an intimate, staged reading of a Shakespearean classic.

  • Theatre Fest Fall 2024 – Music and Theatre Collaboration: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim

    Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
    Director: Antonia Bongiorno, ‘26
    Accompanist: Maggie Tripold

    Celebrating Sondheim is a vibrant musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim, one of the greatest composers in American musical theatre. Join us as Monmouth University’s talented music and theatre students perform a curated selection of his most iconic works. This unforgettable evening highlights Sondheim’s genius and celebrates the passion of those who bring his music to life.

  • Theatre Fest Fall 2024 – Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players

    Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
    Director: Nora O’Rourke, ‘25
    Featuring original works by Kailey O’Connell,’28; Timothy Pakrad,’25; Chris Rodriquez,‘25 and Juno Snider, ’27.

    Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players is an exciting event showcasing a collection of student-written one-act plays and poems. The event highlights the creativity and diverse voices of Monmouth’s emerging playwrights.

  • Theatre Fest Fall 2024 – Fresh Faces of 2024: A Showcase of Monmouth’s Talented Theatre Freshman

    Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
    Director: Emily Stein, ‘28

    Come see the newest talent to join the Monmouth University theatre family. The Fresh Faces Showcase shows off the wonderful artistic performance skills of the class of 2024.

     

  • Faculty Recital

    The Department of Music & Theatre Arts welcomes everyone to attend our Faculty Recital on October 20th, at 3:30pm in Woods Theatre. The concert will feature our faculty members performing a varied program of works for voice, piano, and guitar.

  • Michael Malpass: Renaissance Man

    Through the alchemy of welding and traditional blacksmithing, Michael Malpass commanded steel, bronze, copper, and brass with a sculptor’s precision. He elevated these industrial remnants, liberating them from their utilitarian past, and reimagined them as vibrant works of art— imbuing them with new life and meaning.

    Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  • Green Worlds in Black and White: Feminist Readings of the 1930s Wood Engraving Revival

    Join us! 8th Annual Ink & Electricity: Advancing Liberal Learning in the Digital Age lecture

    A talk by Kristin Bluemel, Ph.D.

    The enchanting black and white pictures featured in this talk tell a forgotten feminist tale of personal freedom and commercial success achieved by women artists whose creations of wood, ink, and paper brought joy and beauty into the dark days of the Great Depression and World War I.

    Co-sponsored by the Wayne D. McMurray-Helen Bennett Endowed Chair in the Humanities at Monmouth University. This talk is in connection with the I Wish to Say Teach-In Series and the exhibition of Sheryl Oring’s social practice art projects on display in the DiMattio Gallery.

    This fall the DiMattio Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Sheryl Oring’s “I Wish to Say” and related works. Since 2004, Oring has traveled with her typewriter, asking the public to dictate and mail postcards to the US President. To date, she has typed over 4241 postcards in her attempt to use art as a catalyst for social change. Part of our exhibition programming will be a teach-in series from Monmouth University faculty, including Bluemel, about topics related to themes that intersect with Oring’s project as art reaches across disciplinary bounds.

    This event is free and open to the public. Typists will be available so guests can dictate their own postcard to the US President.

    For more information, please contact Dr. Corey Dzenko or Dr. Kristin Bluemel.