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The Department of Theatre and Dance has several facilities to help students learn about their craft and develop new skills

Most theatre and dance lecture classes are taught in Craig Hall. Theatre performance classes are taught in special rooms in Craig. Dance performance is taught in studios in McDonald Arena and Carrington Auditorium.

Coger Theatre
Coger Theatre Productions at Missouri State are presented in Coger Theatre, a 40' proscenium house that seats 500. More shows are performed by the Theatre and Dance Department in Coger Theatre than any of the other venues.
Balcony Theatre
Balcony Theatre The Balcony Theatre is a flexible space with seating for up to 100. In 2003, this facility was reconfigured into a proscenium style theatre. Currently, the facility is being utilized as a venue for presentation of major productions, one-acts, and recitals.
McDonald Studio
Balcony Theatre The McDonald Arena Studio features a state of the art Harlequin Studio Floor and is specifically designed with dance in mind. In addition to its air conditioning and music resources, the McDonald Arena Studio features a full mirror wall. The majority of the Department's dance classes are held in this studio.
Kickapoo Studio Annex
Kickapoo Studio Annex A recently aquired space for the Theatre and Dance Department, the Kickapoo Studio Annex serves as an addition dance studio for dance and stage combat classes. In addition, the annex provides some additional classroom space.
Tent Theatre
Tent Theatre In the summer, productions are presented through Missouri State's annual Tent Theatre program. The Tent is erected adjacent to Craig Hall and features a 40' X 40' stage with seating for 350.
Carrington Auditorium
Carrington Auditorium In addition to housing the Tap Dance class and some technical classes, many student directed one act plays are occasionally presented in Carrington Auditorium. This spacious 32' proscenium stage is equipped with lighting, sound, and has 450 seats.
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Missouri State University Theatre and Dance productions that have been presented in this 2220 seat facility include Damn Yankees, Crazy for You, and Oklahoma!.


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