"I don't remember not dancing. When I realized I was alive and these were my parents, and I could walk and talk, I could dance." These words, spoken by Gregory Hines in a 2001 interview, are a testament to the passion and dedication he exemplified throughout his life in the arts. Considered the greatest tap dancer of his generation, with an elegant style evocative of that of Fred Astaire, Hines was the inaugural performer at the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance in January of 2000, and his death on August 9, 2003 of cancer saddened us as a community. [Read More]

One of the most rewarding things about going to a theatre school in a liberal arts environment is the opportunity for students to pursue all aspects of theatre. From performing Shakespeare, to hanging lights and running sound, the theater program allows students to purse all of their passions. The MTA is fortunate enough to have key contributors who can lend a hand in all aspects of the theatre. [Read More]

Man, college theatre is going to be great. They have live music at Muhlenberg Theatre Association meetings and orange-eating contests that have nothing to do with oranges! There are so many nice, fun people here. I don't know any upperclassmen (I talked to one or two, but it was pretty intimidating-they're too cool for me), but the Walz Hall theatre floor is so much fun! People sit in the halls and play guitar whenever they please. When I found out that my roommate and I both knew all the words to Godspell I knew Muhlenberg was the place for me. I can't wait to be in a show. I have my pick of three different Mainstages to be in. It shouldn't be too hard to get a good part; I scored a lead in last year's school play, so I should expect at least a good supporting role here. I heard the casts lists were just posted in the Lav Lounge. I asked someone where that was and they said it was in the TP. I didn't want to look like a dumb freshman, so I didn't ask what the TP was. I know a lot of theatre stuff happens in the Trexler Pavilion, so maybe I'll find it in there. Well, time to go see which show I got into! I feel like finding a hat and throwing it in the air because I'm going to make it in Muhlenberg theatre after all! [Read more]