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‘Satirical’ production ‘The Porno Factory’ to be performed by Third Onion

By Northern Star staff | March 16, 2015

The Third Onion will perform “The Porno Factory” at 7 p.m. March 26 and March 28 in the Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge.The Third Onion is a student-run theater program of the School of Theatre and Dance.“The Porno Factory” is a play...

Present Perfect Modeling Organization’s Afrocentric show, which starts 8 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, is one of many free local weekend events.

Weekend Guide: Feb. 26

By Northern Star staff | February 26, 2015

Need a break from all that studying for midterms? Choose from these local music, fashion and food weekend events:TodayStart your weekend on a sweet note. Chefs at Ellington’s in the Holmes Student Center will prepare a Cherry On Top meal with three...

Weekend Guide: Feb. 19

By Northern Star staff | February 19, 2015

Whether you’re a “Hunger Games” fan or just hungry, there’s an event for you this weekend.TodayChefs at Ellington’s, a student-run restaurant in the Holmes Student Center, will prepare an Attwell meal, which includes an appetizer, entree and...

Dancers rehearse Monday for the Spring Dance Concert at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St. The performance premieres at 7:30 p.m. today at Huntley Middle School.

Spring Dance concert mixes all types of genres for show

By Claire Buchanan | April 23, 2014

DeKalb | Attendees should prepare for a night of rhythm, color and sound at the School of Theater and Dance’s Spring Dance Concert.The dancers premiere their show at 7:30 today at Huntley Middle School auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth St. The shows are usually...

Actors rehearse for “Love’s Labors Lost,” which premieres 7:30 p.m. today in the Holmes Students Center’s Diversion Lounge. The show takes a Shakespeare play and sets it in the ‘40s.

‘Love’ breaks actors out of comfort zone

By Lauren Iverson | April 9, 2014

The School of Theatre and Dance brings a comedic touch to human desire with a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost.”While this play was written in the late 1500’s, director Stanton Davis takes his “Love’s Labors...

Viewers warm up to emotional story of family in ‘Wintertime’

By Lauren Iverson | March 23, 2014

“Wintertime” brought a balance of emotion and laughs Friday at the Holmes Student Center.The show, written by playwright Charles Mee, tells the story of a dysfunctional family.The son, Jonathan, brings his girlfriend, Ariel, to the family home in...

‘Corn’ combines horror, pop culture

By Deanna Frances | October 30, 2013

The School of Theatre and Dance puts a new spin on its annual production of “Children of the Corn.”The Halloween comedy and horror skits runs 10 p.m. today to Saturday in the Holmes Student Center’s Diversions Lounge. The 45-minute show is written...

Pass/Fail: ‘Children of the Corn’ sketch show to mix culture, fun, fright, Basics of PowerPoint workshop to take place a few years late

By Danny Cozzi | October 21, 2013

Pass: ‘Children of the Corn’ sketch show to mix culture, fun, frightRather than getting drunk all Halloween weekend, do something with less alcohol but just as much entertainment.The School of Theatre and Dance seniors are hosting a sketch comedy...

Acting head of B.F.A. Performance Stanton Davis (right in red) and co-teacher, director at the School of Theatre and Dance Alexander Gelman, discuss what's in store for the semester to the students of their Verse Drama for Shakespeare class.

Stevens undergoes $22.8 million construction

By Deanna Frances | August 28, 2013

The Stevens Building is taking it from the top.After 54 years of theatrical performances, tradition and memories, the Stevens Building will see construction that is scheduled to begin in January 2014. The building has been home to the School of Theatre...

School of Theatre and Dance to move temporarily

By Mariah Stubbs-Johnson | April 16, 2013

The School of Theatre and Dance will go under construction this summer, said Terrence McClellan, School of Theatre and Dance assistant director. The building was built in 1959. “There’s a number of issues,” McClellan said. “The heating and cooling...

‘Not About Nightingales’ comes to School of Theatre and Dance

By Sarah Contreras | February 19, 2013

A famed playwright, a missing play, a beautiful actress on a mission and a story too good to believe--these elements are behind the School of Theatre and Dance’s newest production, “Not About Nightingales.” The fifth production in the School of...

The Cast of he The Canterbury Tales runs through their final dressed rehearsal in Stevens Building Corner Theatre. The Canterbury Tales will begin playing tonight at 7:30pm Stevens Building Corner Theatre.

School of Theatre and Dance to perform ‘The Canterbury Tales’ this week

By Deanna Frances | November 7, 2012

Classic folklore is coming to an NIU stage. The School of Theatre and Dance will present an adapted rendition of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Corner Theatre at the Stevens...