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Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Theatre department has postponed its production of Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling.

Theatre at Southeastern’s “Steel Magnolias” production postponed to mid-January

Addison Martin, News Editor November 20, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Theatre Director Riley Coker sent out an email that announced the postponement of Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s production of “Steel Magnolias” due to most of the...

Mekenzie Cruz, Southeastern Oklahoma State Universitys 2021 Homecoming Chair.

Q&A with 2021 Homecoming Chair

Addison Martin and Thaddeus Osborne October 12, 2021

How were you assigned the role of Homecoming Chair and what was that like? Originally, the executive team for SGA met, and James, Erin and I were all elected to the three: president, vice president...

Riley Risso Coker

New Director of Theatre named

University Communications, Contributor June 2, 2021

DURANT, Okla. – Riley Risso Coker will begin her duties of Director of Theatre at Southeastern Oklahoma State University on June 7. She is an associate professor of Theatre at Southeastern, where she...

In the 2016 season of the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Riley Coker directed the performance of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” a gripping tragedy dramatisizing the physical and psychological effects political ambition can have on those who seek power for its own sake.

OSF Reimagined

Rebecca Carroll, News Editor May 7, 2021

Last year, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival will return in a reimagined format. The...

Junior Karlie Carr performs in “The Care and Feeding of Baby Birds” and takes the audience on a roller coaster of emotions while doing so. Cast members wore clear mouth shields in order to more easily express emotions, while still protecting the audience.

Directors’ showcase sparks emotions in cast and audience

Addison Martin, Staff Writer April 22, 2021

On Saturday, April 17, Theatre at Southeastern held a directors' showcase featuring four one-act plays directed entirely by students. The first play performed was “The Care and Feeding of Baby Birds,”...

In the obituary published by Brown’s Funeral Service, Dell McLain is described as having been an “incredible human being who captured the hearts of all” and “nothing short of spectacular.” The people he left behind are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest, and to laugh— a lot.

Beloved Southeastern professor leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter

Addison Martin, Staff Writer April 2, 2021

For Dell McLain, every morning was a whole new day to seize and spend making a difference in someone else’s life. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the curtains closed on the life of Dell McLain. Throughout...

The Red River Revue performances will be happening live March 4, 5 and 6. For ticket purchases, call the box office at (580) 745-2696.

Red River Revue tradition to carry on

Rebecca Carroll, News Editor March 4, 2021

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's "Red River Revue" will return to the stage on Thursday, March 4. “The Revue began in the spring of 2013. It was Dell McLain's vision to do a “Branson” style...

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