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The Annette Johns box office sits inside the Stevens Building on Wednesday afternoon. At 8:30 a.m. Monday, around 70 faculty and students delivered a petition to NIU President Lisa Freeman at Altgeld Hall asking for the pause on recruitment for the MFA in Acting program. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Protesters rally to lift the MFA in Acting recruitment pause

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | November 21, 2024

DeKALB - Staff and students called for the university to lift the freeze on recruitment for the Master in Fine Arts in Acting program. At approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday, a group of around 70 faculty and students formed in front of Founders Memorial...

Anna Lindstrom (back) stabilizes Alyssa Altadonna under three chandeliers while she spins, swinging her leg through the air in the 2024 Spring Dance Concert. The 2024 Fall Dance Concert will be "Paquita and other repertoire." (Northern Star File Photo)

Fall Concert Dance introduces ‘Paquita’

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | November 21, 2024

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will perform their Fall Dance Concert, "Paquita and other repertoire," with the first show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.   This performance will take place in the O’Connell Theatre at the Stevens Building. There...

Three witches stand around Macbeth as he kneels. The School of Theatre and Dance performed "Macbeth" in the O'Connell Theatre. (Courtesy of Antonio Houston)

‘Macbeth,’ a wicked tale performed by SOTD

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 20, 2024

Swathed in shades of shimmering blue, three witches emerge on stage as green mist swirls, white smoke rises and eerie notes set the tone for this harrowing story, the tragic life of Macbeth. A tale full of blood, ambition and deadly consequences.  These...

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...

A poster for the play "Anxious People!" depicts letters cascading down against a black background. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance will perform five showings of "Anxious People!" (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

School of Theatre and Dance to perform ‘Anxious People!’

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | February 16, 2024

Doors open today for the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s first production of the spring semester.  “Anxious People!” is a play written by Seattle-based Parley Productions member Carol Lee. The play will focus on the cascading stories that...

Newly appointed Director of the School of Theatre and Dance, Roxanna Conner, sitting.

School of Theatre and Dance welcomes new director

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | April 12, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU School of Theater and Dance is opening the curtains for the new director Roxanna Conner who will begin her position on July 1. Conner was selected from her vast involvement in the theater world with nearly two decades of experience...

School of Theatre and Dance brings Lewis Carroll to life

By Amy Geldean | April 4, 2019

Lewis Carroll’s work is brought to life in the School of Theatre and Dance’s stimulating production of “Wonderfully Alice.”Directors Stanton Davis, Courtney Gronewold and Gibson Cima worked with the cast to create an original stage production...

‘Hamlet’ to excite audience members

By Amy Geldean | February 27, 2019

One of Shakespeare’s biggest tragedies comes to life as the School of Theatre and Dance flawlessly showcases “Hamlet.”The play follows Prince Hamlet and his journey to avenge his father after he is killed by Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle. His plans...

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

NIU School of Theatre and Dance host Stevens Building grand opening

By Sophia Mullowney | October 14, 2018

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

Students dance through Spain

By Amy Geldean | April 19, 2018

DeKALB — Dance students across campus invite audience members to their spring showcase where they hope to take viewers deep into Spain to experience Spanish culture and dance traditions, all achieved through their art.The Spring 2018 Dance Concert will...

The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”

Theatre continues innovations

By Ryan Janovic | March 5, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”