The Nashville Shakespeare Festival took the Troutt Theater by storm January 15 with their rendition of “The Tempest.”  Blue, violet and sea green pieces of cloth dangled from the rafters. Two “rock” formations took up most of the stage. When the lights dimmed, the audience was taken on a fun...

Actor, producer and Belmont alumnus DJ Qualls, best-known for his roles in “The New Guy,” “Road Trip” and “Hustle and Flow,” recently sat in front of students and faculty gathered in Troutt Theater and discussed the challenges he has faced as a working actor in Hollywood. Qualls was born...

If bus-engines responded to recitations, we would have been fine. Instead, our motley crew of Belmont students and faculty were grounded, surveying a pumpkin patch in the middle of Virginia. What was I doing the week before fall break seeing Shakespeare performed in a town I’ve never heard of and wasn’t...

Cirque du Soleil’s “Saltimbanco” arena tour will appear in Nashville April 9-12 at the Sommet Center. “Saltimbanco” is a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theater, dance and music incorporating spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up for a singular experience...

The costumes are ready. The set is complete. The actors know their lines. Anton Chekhov’s play, “Uncle Vanya” debuted in the Troutt Theater on Feb.19 where it runs through March 1. “It’s a classic in theater repertoire and it’s a very important play every student needs to be exposed to,”...

Belmont students will get a rare treat on January 24 with the opportunity to attend a unique type of theatrical performance known as Noh. Noh is Japan’s classic masked dramatic art that combines music, dance and narrative. This performance is a rare opportunity to view an art that has been developed...