Dan Hays – Director of Theater activities at Midland University – brings enthusiasm to Midland’s theatre department, and wants to utilize his skills to give students a personal experience.
“What I want to provide is a very fulfilling experience,” he said. “I want all of my students to find success in the performing arts; to feel comfortable on stage, to connect to an audience, to overcome inhibitions and discover the freedom in acting/singing/dancing.”
Hays said he looks forward to collaborating with the incredible arts faculty members at Midland and building on the foundation already present in this great institution .
- Favorite musical: Once On This Island
- Favorite role Hays has played: Sancho in Man of La Mancha
- Favorite choral piece: Palestrina’s Sicut Cervus
- Favorite non-musical play: Noises Off
- Favorite book: Watership Down or anything by Stephen King
- Favorite TV show: Game Of Thrones
For the past 22 years, Hays taught at both the high school and college levels including Blair High School, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Dana College, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Elkhorn High School and his most recent position at Nebraska Wesleyan University where he was the Coordinator of Musical Theatre. Hays currently serves as an Associate Director for the Young Americans and travels extensively with the group. He was a member of the Young Americans in the 1970s, and both of his children have been members of the YAs as well.
Today’s will program feature the music group The Clef Dwellers! Clef Dwellers is a small and carefully selected mixed a cappella vocal group Clef takes direction from groups that appear on NBC’s The Sing Off. The group blends tight harmonies, beat boxing, and unique vocal arrangements. You’re sure to be impressed!
Jerry Harnish is the host for today’s program.