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School of Theatre brings Shakespeare to life

By Edwin Kelso | October 30, 2019

Wow is the one word that comes to mind when first viewing the story of “Troilus and Cressida” because of how simply incredible this play is. The play is set during the seventh year of the Trojan War. Prince Paris, played by Vincent Juarez, has kidnapped...

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...

‘Eurydice’ earns strong praise

By Melynda Lewis | April 10, 2017

The School of Theatre and Dance put on an extraordinary performance of "Eurydice" with touching moments and laughs all supplied by an amazing cast."Eurydice" follows the tale of a husband, Orpheus, played by first-year graduate acting major Avery Bowne....

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...

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...

“Moby Dick Rehearsed” a whale of a tale

By Tony Martin | February 23, 2011

"Moby Dick Rehearsed" was originally written and directed by Orson Welles. Performed for the first time in 1955, this modernist spin on the Melville classic has arrived to the O'Connell theatre at NIU. Director Stanton Davis has fought through blizzards...

Theatre production revives work of Edgar Allen Poe

By Troy Doetch | November 17, 2010

Quoth the raven, nevermore. When it comes to Edgar Allen Poe's works, though, perhaps "evermore" would fit better. Poe Evermore-Showcase of Verse and Story, a production of the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Stevens...