Theatre and Dance set to open 2025-2026 production season with William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

Set in 1920s New Orleans, twins separated by shipwreck create romantic chaos when Viola disguises herself as a man, leading to mistaken identities.

Set in 1920s New Orleans, twins separated by shipwreck create romantic chaos when Viola disguises herself as a man, leading to mistaken identities.

Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will open the 2025-2026 production season with William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night” beginning Friday, October 10 through Saturday, October 18 in the Trojan Center Theater.

Set in 1920s New Orleans, “Twelfth Night” follows twins separated by shipwreck. Viola disguises herself as a man serving Duke Orsino, who…

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Longtime English faculty member Ed Hicks passes away

Hicks arrived at TROY in 1974 and taught for 38 years in the English Department.

Hicks arrived at TROY in 1974 and taught for 38 years in the English Department.

William “Ed” Hicks, former Troy University faculty member and chair of the English Department, passed away at the age of 87 surrounded by family on July 18, 2025 after a long illness.

Hicks arrived at TROY in 1974 and would go on to teach for 38 years. Described as a natural-born teacher, he also served…

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One-woman play “They Call Me Q” coming to Troy University

Kadwani’s performance at TROY will be her first in Alabama.

Kadwani’s performance at TROY will be her first in Alabama.

A one-woman, one-hour performance that features 13 characters and a multi-cultural journey will be performed on TROY’s campus on Thursday, March 27 in Claudia Crosby Theater at 7 p.m.

“They Call Me Q” written and performed by Qurrat Kadwani, is an award-winning, autobiographical and comedic solo play that tells the story of a girl from…

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Summer Spotlight introduces all ages to theatre, the arts

Summer Spotlight has been held for over 10 years and keeps kids coming back year after year.

Summer Spotlight has been held for over 10 years and keeps kids coming back year after year.

Troy University Department of Theatre and Dance’s annual series of Summer Spotlight camps hosted children and teens of all ages interested in the world of fine arts. From the Mini Spotlighters camp to the new Studio Art Intensive for high school students, there was a little something for everyone. 

The first round of Summer Spotlight camps…

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