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Mel Brooks’s ‘Young Frankenstein:’ SMTD puts on a raunchy, biting and hilarious horror-filled opus

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor February 26, 2025

Running from Feb. 12 to Feb. 20, Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance daringly captured the essence of camp and horror with their production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.” “Young...

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‘¡Farsa/Farce!:’ An affair of international laughter

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter October 18, 2023

Oakland University's Department of Theatre holds various skilled performances throughout the year, the most recent being "¡Farsa/Farce!" — directed by David Gram.  In a combination of severe topics...

OU's SMTD performed "Pippin" from March 30 through April 3 in Varner Studio Theatre.

SMTD’s ‘Pippin’ amazes as last theatre performance of school year

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 4, 2022

The School of Music, Theatre and Dance rounded out the semester with its rendition of “Pippin,” which is easily the best show I’ve seen from the school. Filled with harmonizing songs, whimsical humor...

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