Watch: 'This is Penn State' puts spotlight on the magic of theater

Last spring, a drought-stricken town received the renewing downpour it needed. It all happened inside the Playhouse Theatre -- a bit of magic courtesy of Penn State Centre Stage.

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This is Penn State: Theater Magic

3/28/17

A parched earth gets relief and an audience is transported -- all thanks to the magic of live theater. Chris Swetcky, the School of Theatre's technical director, offers a bottom-to-top look at the scenic technology that brought "110 in the Shade" to life.

'This is Penn State' celebrates Bridges to Prosperity's sharp minds, big hearts

11/28/16

Penn State is full of bridge builders -- from instructors connecting students with new insights to researchers linking data to practical solutions. But the students in Bridges to Prosperity are literally building bridges.

This is Penn State: Flipping for the Drum Major

9/14/16

Drum major Jimmy Frisbie leads the beloved Blue Band with energy and skill. Perhaps there's no better evidence than the expertly executed flip -- and split -- he unleashes in front of a raucous Beaver Stadium crowd.

Blue Band drum major marches into the spotlight for 'This is Penn State'

9/14/16

Watch the next episode of "This is Penn State" with the front-flipping, mace-wielding leader of the Blue Band: Jimmy Frisbie.

Chad Littlefield is filmed by Curt Parker

'This is Penn State' amplifies the Clown Nose Club's good vibes

5/26/16

The Clown Nose Club at Penn State is all about positive social risks -- being a little bold and a little silly to have a big impact.

'This is Penn State': The Clown Nose Club

5/23/16

Clown Nose club members are Penn State's merchants of good cheer. See how they're giving fellow students a lighthearted boost.

'This is Penn State' salutes the hard-working honeybee

4/25/16

Penn State’s Center for Pollinator Research is the bee’s knees. It's on the front lines of a fight to help the hard-working honeybee that along with other insects pollinates three-fourths of America’s crops.

'This is Penn State': Honeybees

4/22/16

The hard-working honey bee is facing tough times, but Penn State researchers are searching for a solution.

Host Bill Zimmerman talking into the camera

'This is Penn State' enters second year of celebrating campus treasures

2/15/16

From hanging with raptors to making Creamery ice cream to racing with Olympic hopefuls, “This is Penn State” takes viewers behind the scenes at the University.

Latest installment of 'This is Penn State' features Lehigh Valley's pedal power

'This is Penn State' looks at Lehigh Valley's pedal power

12/17/15

Recently, "This is Penn State" hit the road -- and hit the track.

'This is Penn State': Lehigh Valley Cycling

12/16/15

With a cycling track a few miles from campus, Penn State Lehigh Valley has become a destination for those with dreams of cycling glory.

'This is Penn State': Coach Chambers

10/30/15

Looking for a dose of inspiration? Men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers has your guide to how a positive attitude is the key to picking yourself up and dusting yourself off.

Master motivator

10/30/15

With the men's basketball season tipping off Nov. 14, "This is Penn State" sweats it out with coach Patrick Chambers, who reveals his team's regimen for beating stress and gaining focus.

From cow to cone, 'This is Penn State' goes to the Creamery

9/24/15

A lot goes into getting a bowl of Keeney Beany from cow to cone.

'This is Penn State': Berkey Creamery

9/24/15

How does Berkey Creamery create the best ice cream on Earth? It takes lots of hard work, technology ... and cows. "This is Penn State" investigates.

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Watch: 'This is Penn State' puts spotlight on the magic of theater

This is Penn State

This is Penn State

This is Penn State: Theater Magic

'This is Penn State' celebrates Bridges to Prosperity's sharp minds, big hearts

This is Penn State: Flipping for the Drum Major

Blue Band drum major marches into the spotlight for 'This is Penn State'

'This is Penn State' amplifies the Clown Nose Club's good vibes

'This is Penn State': The Clown Nose Club

'This is Penn State' salutes the hard-working honeybee

'This is Penn State': Honeybees

'This is Penn State' enters second year of celebrating campus treasures

'This is Penn State' looks at Lehigh Valley's pedal power

'This is Penn State': Lehigh Valley Cycling

'This is Penn State': Coach Chambers

Master motivator

From cow to cone, 'This is Penn State' goes to the Creamery

'This is Penn State': Berkey Creamery

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