Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Name: Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Address: 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, MI, 48309, US
Telephone: (248) 370-2030
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Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Performances, programs, and community engagement.

Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is a leading center of performing arts education in southeast Michigan, offering outstanding educational and performance opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students. SMTD students enjoy small classes to learn and grow as musicians, actors and dancers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

06/20/2026

Our actors in Greece have begun their tour of the mainland!

06/19/2026

Our theatre students in Greece just had a successful performance of Medea at Hydrama Theater! For the rest of their trip, they will be touring the mainland of Greece!

PC: Zander Brown (Zander Brown )

06/16/2026

Our theatre friends who are studying abroad in Greece are having so much fun! Their performance of Medea will happen this Thursday, and after they will travel to Athens before heading back home next week!

06/11/2026

Our theatre students in Greece will be performing Medea at Hydrama Theater in exactly one week! Make sure to keep an eye out for additional information about a performance in September on Oakland University campus 👀

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the Winter 2026 ACTF Honors for the Department of Theatre performances this past semester!

Irene Ryan Nominees:

Isabeli Buendia, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs
Gavin DeLorin, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs
Crystal Orser, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Destiny Booms, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

And congratulations to the recipients of Certificates of Merit:

DeNetria Gibson, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, Outstanding Achievement in Acting
Crystal Orser, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, for Excellence in Performance
Aaliyah Flint, Caylee Morgan, Olivia Pessina, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, for Ensemble Performance
Bex Papazian and Izzy Purcey, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, for Stage Management
Toni Davison, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, for Costume Design
Ian Finfrock and Adam Rivera, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs, for Assistant Fight Choreography
The Pigeon Ensemble, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, for Excellence in Performance
Isabeli Buendia, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, for Excellence in Choreography
Cadence Potts, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, for Excellence in Costume Design
Molly Gamber, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, for Excellence in Dramaturgy

The Courage to Right A Woman’s Wrongs was also nominated for An Evening of Scenes and the Costume Parade for the January 2027 Region 3 ACTF conference!

Congrats, Grizzlies!

06/06/2026

Yesterday was College Night for Flint Repertory Theater’s production of Green Day’s American Idiot, which features many OU alumni both onstage and backstage, including:

• Austin McCoy: Johnny
• Alec Diem: St. Jimmy
• Faith Green: Heather
• Travis Darghali: Favorite Son
• Chanelle Beach: Ensemble
• Cali Hill: Ensemble
• Deagan Krohn: Ensemble
• Antonio Vettraino: Ensemble
• Zena Kissinger: Assistant Director/Dramaturg
• Brady Jacot: Drums

Make sure to see the rest of the run until June 14th!

06/02/2026

Our theater friends have just spent their first full day in Hydra, Greece! Follow along on their adventures in Greece and in their rehearsals on this page!

05/31/2026

The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University invites applications for an experienced Lecturer in Theatre specializing in screen acting. The successful candidate will teach foundational and advanced courses in screen performance, specifically Acting for the Camera I and Acting for the Camera II for the newly created BFA in Acting for Stage and Screen.

Additionally, this role offers exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, potentially including team-taught projects with the Film Program. We are seeking an instructor who is student focused, connected to industry professionals and standards, and who can help bridge the gap between theatrical training and on-camera performance.

Requirements include:
Degree: An MFA in Acting, Theatre, or Film Production with an acting emphasis; OR a Bachelor’s degree with substantial, verifiable professional industry experience.
Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching acting at the university level or within a recognized professional training studio.
Technical Knowledge: An understanding of the technical aspects of screen acting

Preferred requirements include:
Active membership in industry unions (SAG-AFTRA, AEA).
A strong professional portfolio in film, television, commercials, or new media.
Experience collaborating with directors, cinematographers, and film crew in an educational or professional setting.

Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

More information about the School of Music, Theatre and Dance can be found at www.oakland.edu/mtd
To apply, please submit the following materials electronically: Cover Letter detailing your teaching philosophy; Curriculum Vitae (CV) or professional resume, Digital Media Links (e.g., reels, video clips, or website); and Contact Information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Anthony Guest, Chair, Screen Acting Search Committee: [email protected].

05/28/2026

TAKEOVER ALERT! The dramaturg of Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus, Molly Gamber, will be taking over the SMTD Instagram to show the behind the scenes of tour! Make sure to tune in tomorrow!

Address

371 Varner Drive
Rochester, MI
48309

Telephone

(248) 370-2030

Website

http://www.oakland.edu/smtd/

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