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A poster for the "Paquita" Fall Dance Concert depicts a dancer moving with elegance and grace. The Fall Dance Concert has showings from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24 and features three shows performed by the School of Theatre and Dance students. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Fall Dance Concert moves through movement

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | November 22, 2024

The sunset lighting majestically touched the distressed dancer through the depth of the empty painting frame set. The three shows performed by the School of Theatre and Dance students pulled on the audience’s heart strings in the presence of humanity,...

A sign in the Stevens Building advertises the "Macbeth" play. This is NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s second production of the fall 2024 season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Shakespeare classic ‘Macbeth’ coming to NIU

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 16, 2024

Murder, death, witches, treachery and a descent into madness create the perfect recipe for a hauntingly good show, just in time for Halloween.  These themes are at the heart of the School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s...

The Ellwood Mansion is available for individuals to sign up for guided tours.

DeKalb day planner: Nov. 5

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 2, 2022

Editor's note: The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will host its opening night of the play "God of Carnage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 instead of this Saturday.  This Saturday, there will be events throughout the day. Here are some of the ones that stick...

From left: Actors Maya Paletta, Emma Mansfield and Emma Vaughn perform "She Kills Monsters" in the O'Connell Theatre in the Stevens Building. (Bayan Abuihmoud | Northern Star)

NIU SOTD brings ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ to life in ‘She Kills Monsters’

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 31, 2022

Editor’s note: This piece contains spoilers and discusses events that take place in “She Kills Monsters.” As people gathered in the theater, fog rolled over the stage, a booming voice cascaded over the audience. The play opened to thunderous...

NIU School of Theatre and Dance will premiere "God of Carnage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Steven’s Building. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU SOTD set to perform Tony award-winning play ‘God of Carnage’

By Eddie Drinkwine | October 27, 2022

DeKALB — Starting Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be performing “God of Carnage,” a play by Yasmina Reza.  The production will be held at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Steven’s Building and will be...

NIU School of Theatre and Dance debuts performance of "She Kills Monsters" at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the O'Connell Theatre in the Stevens Building.

NIU School of Theatre and Dance to perform ‘She Kills Monsters’

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 18, 2022

NIU School of Theatre and Dance will host its third production of the season. Next up is “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, directed by guest director Kendra Holton.   Holton chose to be a part of this play because she was excited to work on...

The Jonamac Orchard, 1942 Shabbona Road, Malta, will be having food trucks and live music there this Saturday.

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 15

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 12, 2022

If you’re looking for something to do in DeKalb this Saturday, here are some events to consider attending. Performing Southeast Asia This exhibit, created in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, looks at the importance of performance...