Department of Theatre

Faculty Exhibition: 2018 celebrates the creative work of the Fine Arts faculty at the University of South Dakota whose scholarship and teaching is grounded in an art-making practice.

Please join us for the closing reception of Faculty Exhibition:2018. Faculty Exhibition:2018 celebrates the creative work of the Fine Arts faculty at the University of South Dakota whose scholarship and teaching is grounded in an art-making practice.

Violinist Mihaela Oprea was born in Brasov, Romania. She started playing violin at age six at the local music school, and she soon began to win prizes both nationally and locally, making her solo debut at age eleven with the Brasov Philharmonic Orchestra. Oprea began her music studies at Cluj Music School and continued at Bucharest Music Conservatory. She pursued additional education in Denmark from 2006-09 with Danish violinist Kim Sjogren, obtaining her solo diploma exam from the Conservatory of Music. She has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras in Romania. In 1998, Oprea won a place in Sonderjylland Symphony Orchestra, where she is now the violin group leader. She is also an active musician in ProMusica concerts. Please join the Rawlins Piano Trio in welcoming Mihaela Oprea. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Take a trip to Once Upon a Time--when Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and Jack and his beanstalk all lived in the same village. Inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, this musical mashup takes us on the hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally gruesome journeys these folk characters make; then it explores what happens when they get what they think they wanted. By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

DeShonte' Helm, mezzo-soprano, presents her senior voice recital, open to the public at no charge.

This beloved fairy tale comes to life with the enchanting music of Engelbert Humperdinck. Join the young brother and sister as they lose their way in the woods and encounter the witch's irresistible gingerbread house. Chilling drama and delectable melodies are perfectly sweetened by a happy ending. Sung in English, this one-hour production is great for the whole family. Tickets are $5 at the door, and free for children 12 and under.

Take a trip to Once Upon a Time--when Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and Jack and his beanstalk all lived in the same village. Inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, this musical mashup takes us on the hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally gruesome journeys these folk characters make; then it explores what happens when they get what they think they wanted. By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

Take a trip to Once Upon a Time--when Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and Jack and his beanstalk all lived in the same village. Inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, this musical mashup takes us on the hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally gruesome journeys these folk characters make; then it explores what happens when they get what they think they wanted. By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

This beloved fairy tale comes to life with the enchanting music of Engelbert Humperdinck. Join the young brother and sister as they lose their way in the woods and encounter the witch's irresistible gingerbread house. Chilling drama and delectable melodies are perfectly sweetened by a happy ending. Sung in English, this one-hour production is great for the whole family. Tickets are $5 at the door, and free for children 12 and under.

The Department of Art welcomes the USD campus and Vermillion community to view student art reviews. Artwork reviews will be conducted at 20 minute intervals in the John A. Day gallery from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a lunch break from 12 - 1. Each review will begin with a student introduction, a statement of their art experience and comments on the works presented, followed by comments and discussion by faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in art to gain insight in to the creative process and art education at USD. All are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public.

Please join us in the College of Fine Arts for the annual BFA Reviews. BFA candidates are required to present a body of work before their peers, faculty and the public in the John A. Day Gallery in accordance with degree requirements.

Are you working on an essay, a report, a portfolio or another kind of writing project? Get helpful feedback from a writing consultant. You can also write and revise on your own at a nearby table. We will have free beverages and snacks! Drop in anytime from 7 to 11 p.m., Delzell 110. DISTANCE STUDENTS: to attend live online, log into D2L and select the Online Writing Center (if you don't see the link, email wcenter@usd.edu to be added). Under Communications, select Collaborate Ultra. Then, select the link for the current workshop.