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KSU Theatre Opens She Loves Me: A Golden Age Musical Finds New Life on the Stillwell Stage
April 01, 2026
Set in a 1930s European perfumery, She Loves Me follows two shop clerks who can’t stand each other in person, yet unknowingly fall in love as anonymous pen pals. It’s a premise that has endured across generations — most famously inspiring the films The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail — but on stage, it reveals something even more intimate: the fragile, hopeful act of being truly seen.
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KSU Theatre Faculty Honored as Educational Partners by Aurora Theatre
March 27, 2026
For decades, Aurora Theatre has served as one of the region’s leading professional theaters, with a deep commitment not only to performance but to community engagement and artist development. That mission has made KSU a natural partner.
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Bailey School of Music Presents Annual Collage Concert, a Showcase of Exceptional Talent and Artistic Range
March 10, 2026
The Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University will present its annual Collage Concert, a signature event that unites the full spectrum of BSOM performers in a continuous and immersive evening of music. Known for its fast-paced format and carefully coordinated staging, Collage highlights the depth, versatility, and collaborative spirit of the Bailey School of Music. It also plays a vital role in supporting student scholarships, with all funds raised helping BSOM students pursue their artistic and academic goals.
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Bailey School of Music Welcomes Renowned Composer Tom Cipullo for Two Day Residency
March 05, 2026
The Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University will welcome acclaimed American composer Tom Cipullo for a two day residency on March 23–24. The visit will provide students with the opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected composers of contemporary vocal music. Cipullo’s operas and songs are performed throughout the United States and internationally, and his honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Arts and Letters Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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City of Kennesaw and KSU Collaborate on Immersive Youth Theatre Experience Exploring Beauty and Belonging at Smith-Gilbert Gardens
March 02, 2026
This spring, the City of Kennesaw will host a new immersive theatre experience for young audiences at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, as Kennesaw State University students present The Beauty Project: Through the Looking Glass, the culminating performance in a curricular collaboration between KSU and the Gardens that spans three semesters.
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Kronos Quartet brings boundary-breaking music to KSU
February 09, 2026
The Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music is honored to welcome the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet to Morgan Concert Hall on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. As one of the most influential ensembles of the modern era, Kronos brings five decades of groundbreaking artistry to the Bailey Performance Center stage.
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KSU Department of Theatre & Performance Studies Presents School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play
February 08, 2026
The Kennesaw State University Department of Theatre & Performance Studies presents School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, a bold and uproariously funny work by acclaimed playwright Jocelyn Bioh. Directed by Assistant Professor of Acting Jacqueline Springfield, the production opens February 17 and runs through February 22, 2026, in the Onyx Theater.
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Student Spotlight: Cymone Jeter Brings Dance Beyond the Stage and Into the Community
February 06, 2026
A current student in the Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University, Cymone is putting her training into practice well beyond the studio this spring as a choreographer for Dancing with the Stars of Marietta, a community fundraiser benefiting Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theater. The annual event pairs local leaders with choreographers to raise funds supporting the organization’s professional productions and conservatory programming.
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From the Stage to the Screen: KSU Alumna Rachel Wansker Brings Creatures to Life in Film and Television
February 05, 2026
A 2016 alumna of Kennesaw State University’s Geer College of the Arts, Wansker is now working as a professional puppeteer and performer in film and television. Her most recent work can be seen in the Paramount Pictures feature Primate, where she served as the principal puppeteer for the chimpanzee character, bringing nuanced expression, emotion and realism to a creature that feels strikingly – and terrifyingly – alive.
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Bailey School of Music Announces Music Therapy Concentration to Meet Evolving Needs of Students and the Arts Industry
January 13, 2026
Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music, housed within the Geer College of the Arts, has announced a series of curriculum enhancements designed to strengthen academic offerings, expand career pathways and meet rising demands for specialized training in the performing arts.