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Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance

Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre

James Ogden, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design, recently published an article titled, “Focused Flow: How Brief Stilln...
05/08/2026

James Ogden, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design, recently published an article titled, “Focused Flow: How Brief Stillness Strengthens Creative Endurance,” which appears in the most recent edition of Theatre Design & Technology (Vol. 62, Issue 1), the flagship publication of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.

In this piece, Ogden explores how meditation, often associated with spiritual or emotional wellbeing, can serve as a practical tool for enhancing creativity and productivity. He highlights how brief moments of stillness can support both immediate cognitive demands and long-term creative development, offering valuable insights for artists and educators alike. 

“Meditation can provide a foundation for all creative practices and bring awareness to collaboration. Not a bad result for sitting still ten minutes at a time. “ - James

Congratulations, James!

STAD Alum Spotlight: Alexia Van Slyke ('25)Alexia Van Slyke () has been named Northwest Middle School’s Rookie Teacher o...
05/06/2026

STAD Alum Spotlight: Alexia Van Slyke ('25)

Alexia Van Slyke () has been named Northwest Middle School’s Rookie Teacher of the Year, an honor recognizing her exceptional first year of teaching and the impact she has made on students, colleagues, and the school community. Her dedication to building a welcoming, student‑centered theatre program and her commitment to helping young artists grow have made her stand out as an emerging leader in arts education.

Well done, Alexia!

Wanna go to Taco Bell? 🌮🎈BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTSby Briandaniel OglesbyApril 28–May 3 | Forbes Center Mainstag...
05/01/2026

Wanna go to Taco Bell? 🌮🎈

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS
by Briandaniel Oglesby
April 28–May 3 | Forbes Center Mainstage Theatre

TICKETS: Available at the Forbes Center Box Office or through the link in our bio!

Directed by Ingrid De Sanctis
Scenic Design by James Ogden
Costume Design by Jenny McNee
Lighting Design by Jimmy Lawlor
Sound Design by Sid McCarty
Properties Design by Annika Kile
Photo by Richard Finkelstein
✨To see our full list of artists, designers, collaborators, check out the program linked in our bio!

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS contains adult content, adult language, and haze. Parental discretion advised.

Simon Marland, Assistant Professor of Sound Design at James Madison University, recently sound designed the production ...
04/30/2026

Simon Marland, Assistant Professor of Sound Design at James Madison University, recently sound designed the production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Stephanie Sandberg.

“For the sound design, I endeavored to a balance the subtle sounds of the old (possibly haunted) house, the moments of tension as the siblings unearth their family’s past, and the constant drone of cicadas in the summer. This subtlety is punctuated with sharp contrasts in the scene breaks and supported by numerous tiny speakers hidden throughout the audience.” -Simon

New Views Theatre’s APPROPRIATE performs May 1-3 at the Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington and Lee University, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington, VA.

Get your tickets at www.newviewstheatre.org/tickets

Get your tickets for TONIGHT! 🌮⛵️BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTSby Briandaniel OglesbyApril 28–May 3 | Forbes Center ...
04/30/2026

Get your tickets for TONIGHT! 🌮⛵️

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS
by Briandaniel Oglesby
April 28–May 3 | Forbes Center Mainstage Theatre

Directed by Ingrid De Sanctis
Scenic Design by James Ogden
Costume Design by Jenny McNee
Lighting Design by Jimmy Lawlor
Sound Design by Sid McCarty
Properties Design by Annika Kile
Photo by Richard Finkelstein
✨To see our full list of artists, designers, collaborators, check out the program linked in our bio!

Tickets available at the Forbes Center Box Office or through the link in our bio.

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS contains adult content, adult language, and haze. Parental discretion advised.

Opening TONIGHT! BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTSby Briandaniel OglesbyApril 28–May 3 | Forbes Center Mainstage Theatr...
04/28/2026

Opening TONIGHT!

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS
by Briandaniel Oglesby
April 28–May 3 | Forbes Center Mainstage Theatre

Directed by Ingrid De Sanctis
Scenic Design by James Ogden
Costume Design by Jenny McNee
Lighting Design by Jimmy Lawlor
Sound Design by Sid McCarty
Properties Design by Annika Kile
Photo by Richard Finkelstein
✨To see our full list of artists, designers, collaborators, check out the program linked in our bio!

Get your tickets today! Available at the Forbes Center Box Office or through the link in our bio.

BASEMENT DEMONS AND TRAILER SAINTS contains adult content, adult language, and haze. Parental discretion advised.

Tara Lee Burns, Assistant Professor of Dance and Technology presented this past week at the International Conference on...
04/28/2026

Tara Lee Burns, Assistant Professor of Dance and Technology presented this past week at the International Conference on Movement and Computing at Cité des Arts in Montpellier, France. Tara presented the VR Installation Gone Fabulous; Adele Myers and Dancers premiered the live stage component of the work in the same weekend!

Congratulations to these wonderful artists and collaborators!💜💛

Photo by Sally Cohn

STAD Alum Spotlight: Anjali Sharma ('25)Anjali Sharma () is currently understudying the roles of Margaret and Luke in Fi...
04/28/2026

STAD Alum Spotlight: Anjali Sharma ('25)

Anjali Sharma () is currently understudying the roles of Margaret and Luke in Firehouse and Cadence Theatre's ( & ) production of WitchDuck, a new work by Eva DeVirgilis.

“There are so many talented actors in the room, including our genius playwright, and I feel lucky to learn from them. Being a part of an entirely female/nonbinary team has provided such a safe and encouraging space to put together this bold, satirical, and extremely topical work.” - Anjali

Congratulations, Anjali!

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