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APSU students Phillip Hudgins (as Greg) and Neria Reynolds (as Alex) perform during a rehearsal for the university’s upcoming production of “A Kid Like Jake.”

Austin Peay to present 'A Kid Like Jake' Feb. 26 through March 1

2/20/2026

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Students from APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance perform during the 2025 Spring Dance Concert. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

Austin Peay to present 'Moving Voices: A Dance Concert' Feb. 5-8

2/3/2026

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Shepsu Aakhu, an award-winning playwright and founding member of the Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT). | Contributed photo

APSU to host free workshop with acclaimed playwright Shepsu Aakhu on Dec. 2

11/25/2025

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McKenna Asher, a student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, performs with Drum Corps International (DCI), an opportunity she gained through a CECA Transformative Student Experience Grant. | Contributed photo

APSU students pursue creative arts through CECA Transformative Student Experience Grants

11/21/2025

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Gina Femia is the playwright behind “We’re Okay, We’re Okay, We’re all Gonna be Okay,” running from Nov. 13-16 at Austin Peay State University.

APSU partners with The Farm Theater for production of 'We're Okay, We're Okay, We're all Gonna be Okay'

10/31/2025

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The cast of “A Brief* History* of Manmade* Spacefaring* Objects* (*Mostly)” rehearses for “APSU’s New Musicals Project,” which also featured “Slotherhouse: The Musical.” | Photo by Sean McCully

Reaching for the stars: APSU alumnus JJ Gibson debuts original musical on campus stage

10/15/2025

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The Department of Theatre & Dance rehearses “A *Brief *History of *Spacefaring *Objects (*Mostly).” APSU alum J.J. Gibson wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the production and will feature as a guest artist. | Contributed photo

'Austin Peay State University's New Musicals Project' to premiere two productions Oct. 2-5

9/24/2025

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Maggie Lehtola shakes hands with Dr. William “Buzz” Hoon, dean of APSU’s College of Arts and Letters, during her May 2025 graduation. | Photo by Sean McCully

Rewriting the script: APSU graduate's path to London's stage

7/1/2025

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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Scotty Peek, Dr. Thomas Murphy, Jim Thweatt, Dr. Mike Gotcher, Dr. Rich Ripani and Drew McCollum

APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2024-2025 Distinguished Alumni

5/20/2025

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Community members celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly named Sara and Mike Gotcher Theatre at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University dedicates Sara and Mike Gotcher Theatre

5/15/2025

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From left: Ralph Acosta, Oliver Cates, Faith Sayle, Dean Buzz Hoon, Nicolas Sperandeo and Michael Dangerfield at the College of Arts and Letters Student Leadership Awards ceremony on April 17 | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters honors student leaders

5/2/2025

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APSU students rehearse for the Department of Theatre & Dance’s production of “Tick, Tick…Boom!” The show will run from Feb. 27 through March 2.

APSU Department of Theatre & Dance to present 'Tick, Tick...Boom!'

2/18/2025

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In the News: Austin Peay's 'White Christmas' featured on 'Mornings on Main Street'

11/19/2024

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Austin Peay brings holiday magic to stage with 'White Christmas' production

10/28/2024

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Margaret Lehtola, a graduate student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, at the Dueling Arts International Summer Stage Combat Intensive. | Contributed Photo

APSU students expand horizons with CECA's Transformative Student Experience Grants

10/23/2024

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Above: Founding SITI Company members Ellen Lauren and Will Bond. Below: SITI Company sound designer Darron West. | Photos courtesy of SITI Company

SITI Company members to lead masterclass, debut original production at APSU

9/17/2024

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APSU theatre student lands leading role in NYC showcase

7/19/2024

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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni, clockwise from top left: Alan Mearns, Keith Kaufman, Melissa Smith, Joseph Miller, Patrick Pride and Barry Jones.

Recognizing Excellence: A look at APSU's College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni

6/17/2024

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APSU teams up with Farm Theatre NYC to produce 'The Ruminants'

2/2/2024

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Dr. Antonio Thompson, professor of history and philosophy, gives a lesson to visiting students from Day Springs Academy.

Austin Peay launches "Book a Professor" program

10/16/2023

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APSU Dance & Theatre professor awarded grant by Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship in Dance for inspiring choreography

9/22/2023

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Austin Peay professor's horror-comedy "Slotherhouse" hits theaters Aug. 30

8/25/2023

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Dale Pickard named chair of APSU's Department of Theatre and Dance

8/24/2023

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Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts receives one of this year's College of Arts and Letters Distinguished Alumni Awards.

APSU's College of Arts and Letters presents Distinguished Alumni Awards

8/22/2023

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Leni Dyer, APSU associate professor and costume designer.

APSU theatre professor returns to Norwegian Cruise Line as changeover costumer, forges partnership for graduate employment

6/29/2023

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