NMSU Theatre Arts New Season, 2026-2027 

 

Perfect Arrangement
Written by Topher Payne
October 2 - 11, 2026

"Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in 1950s America."
-Concordtheatricals.com

 

Footloose 
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Music by Tom Snow and Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
November 13 - 22, 2026

Ren, moves to a small farming town with his Mom, where dancing has been outlawed.  This is because a local preacher lost his son who was partying, and decided dance was diabolical.  Then the preacher’s daughter falls in love with Ren, but her past boyfriend tries to discredit Ren so there’s a lot of conflict, but eventually Ren wins everyone over and the show ends with the known Footloose dance – audience encouraged to join in!    Has Oscar and Grammy nominated songs like Holdin out for a Hero and Let’s Hear it for the Boy. 

 

Maricela the Unstoppable
Written by Alexis Elisa Macedo
March 5 - March 14, 2027

Coming from a long line of superheroes disguised as campesinos, Maricela dreams of the day she’ll have the superpowers her family has long hidden. When Maricela is pulled from the fields into her first public school, her family fears their secret identities will be exposed as Maricela struggles to fight for what she believes is right,  in a world she doesn’t understand.

 

The Amateurs
Written by Jordan Harrison
April 23 - May 02, 2027

A traveling group of performers during the time of the Black Death in Medieval Europe tour the countryside trying to avoid that plague.  This has been called very inventive and funny and explores the evolution of human creativity in a dark age – when does a crisis destroy us and when does it open a new frontier.   Relatable to now with questions about AI! 

 

 

Please note our new start time for evening shows: 7pm!

 

 

 

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We invite you to join our Center Stage Society!

With a donation of $500 or more  to the American Southwest Theatre Company, you will receive two (2) complimentary season tickets and receive an American Southwest Theatre Company proud supporter license plate!

This donation goes to the American Southwest Theatre Company which supports our students via funding guest artists, travel scholarships, a senior scholarship, and enhancements to our season's productions. 

 

Below are our different levels of donations, please take a look and contact Britney Stout, 575-646-5122 or dearbrit@nmsu.edu, to arrange your ASTC donation:

 

ASTC Giving Levels:

Center Stage Society Donation Levels:

 

While we are having to be flexible with our production season, please know that we will do our very best to provide you with theatrical experiences from our program. We hope you will consider both a season subscription and becoming a donor – our students, faculty, and staff appreciate your support. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

With Best Regards,

Wil Kilroy and the faculty, staff, and students of NMSU and ASTC

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Thank you  for supporting the arts!