Bertha Martin Theatre

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Day of the Dead festival returns to UNI Mathes Henle--Carly (Student--2022), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:15, p.04	10/17/2022	The second annual Day of the Dead festival, put on by the Multicultural Theatrical Society (MTS), will be held at the Bertha Martin Theater to honor the Latino community on campus. Carly Mathes Henle interviews Co-Vice President of MTS Julie Matta; photo.
2	Day of the Dead Festival to be hosted at UNI Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:18, p.2	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in Spanish on page 5 and see photo; photo.
3	El Festival del Dia de los Muertos llegara a UNI Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:18, p.5	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in English on page 1 and see photo; photo.
4	Student directors prepare 10-minute plays McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:26, p.04	12/9/2019	Eleven 19-minute plays will be presented by Professor Amy Ostinski's directing class on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertha Martin Theater in Strayer-Wood Theatre. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public.
5	Exploring representation in theatre Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:3, p.05	9/9/2019	TheatreUNI put on a compelling performance on September 6 and 7, 2019 that explored representation in the theater industry. It was produced over the summer by two assistant directors and asked tough questions about race and sex in our modern age. The show was well done and had a good mix of humor and laughs alongside the serious topic; photo.
6	Play created for kids on autism spectrum Weber--Colby (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:50, p.04	4/18/2019	'To Touch the Moon' is an immersive theatre production meant to stimulate and engage audience members with developmental disorders. The production is centered around the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
7	Directing class presents '10-Minute Plays' Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:51, p.05	4/16/2018	A directing class will perform 11 10-minute plays which will be directed by the students.
8	"Independence" paints picture of troubled home Mattox--Colin (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 112:13, p.5	10/12/2015	Theater Critic Colin Mattox reviews TheatreUNI's "Independence" and gives it a thumbs up.
9	Theatre UNI's Theatre Thursday for 'Avenue Q' Public Relations News Release 2014:174, p.1	2/5/2015	Theatre Thursday is a gathering of UNI Theatre students, faculty, staff, and countless others after the opening night performance of Theatre UNI productions. The next event will be after the 'Avenue Q' performance on February 26.
10	'Mauritius' brings stamp collecting to extremes Baldus--Rachel (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4	3/3/2014	The play "Mauritius", written by Theresa Rebeck, is all about greed. When their mother passes away, two siblings fight over the book of stamps that was left to them. The show is dramatic and fast paced; photo.
11	Theatre UNI to present 'Mauritius' Public Relations News Release 2013:177, p.1	2/12/2014	Theatre UNI will present "Mauritius" February 27 through March 8. Many students and faculty are helping with the production. Tickets are $14 for adults and free for UNI students.
12	Miller presents 'Self!' to UNI: Artist gives intimate performance about identity Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 110:28, p.6	12/13/2013	Tim Miller gave a performance entitled, "Performance! Body! Self!" for an audience at UNI. Miller's performance was an artistic description of his life. The audience responded well to the performance; photo.
13	Theatre UNI to present 'The American Way of Eating' Public Relations News Release 2013:68, p.1	9/25/2013	UNI will present, "The American Way of Eating" in the Bertha Martin Theatre. The play was adapted form the best-selling book "The American Way of Eating", showing how American food is harvested and prepared.
14	UNISTA celebrates tradition, brings back 'Broadway' Rubenbauer--Andrew (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:42, p.6	3/12/2013	The UNI Student Theatre Association presented their seventh annual 10-Minute Play Festival featuring six different plays written and performed by UNI students. They also did a Best of Broadway showcase.
15	Students perform original play for autistic children Kray--Jessica Marie (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:36, p.6	2/19/2013	Student cast members of "Playful Inventions" put on a play for children with autism. The play was meant to create an inclusive environment for the kids; photo.
16	UNI Sturgis Youth Theatre to offer "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty" Public Relations News Release 2012:1, p.1	7/3/2012	Gretta Berghammer will direct area youth; grades fourth and higher in summer production. Berghammer founded the project in 1999.
17	'The Yellow Boat' explores life with AIDS through a child's eyes Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:25, p.6	12/2/2011	Student Theatre Association to present play. Based on a true story, the play uses drama to address a real life situation.
18	Scripts needed for 10-Minute Play Festival Hottle--Olivia Grace (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:15, p.6	10/18/2011	Student Theatre Association is accepting scripts for the sixth annual play festival. The deadline for submission is December 17. Following the selection of directors and actors, the festival will be held March 24 and 25.
19	Sturgis Youth Theater Offers 'Aladdin,' a Summer Production for Youth Public Relations News Release 2011:2, p.1	7/5/2011	The Sturgis Youth Theater will put on 'Aladdin' as part of the Summer Production for Youth series.
20	'On the Verge' showcases the journey of three explorers Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:43, p.5	3/11/2011	Play to be held in the Bertha Martin Theatre. Cast consists of three female actors.
21	"What I Did Last Summer" captures plight of adolescence and conflict Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 106:11, p.9	10/6/2009	The A. R. Gurney play is being performed at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. A well-crafted set created a neat atmosphere of the house and the rugged outdoorsy feel of Anna's residence.
22	"What I Did Last Summer" set to appear at Strayer-Wood Theatre Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 106:9, p.10	9/29/2009	Bertha Martin Theatre to host A. R. Gurney's comic drama, "What I Did Last Summer".
23	Strayer-Wood Theatre to open season with 'What I Did Last Summer' Public Relations News Release 2009:66, p.1	9/18/2009	Set on the shores of Lake Erie near Buffalo, N. Y., in 1945, the play is a coming of age story about a 14-year-old boy, Charlie, who is trying to find his own identity separate from that of his middle-class parents. Cast members are listed.
24	Torn between two loves Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 105:50, p.5	4/17/2009	Review of Sarah Ruhl's play, "Eurydice". The play will be performed in the Bertha Martin Theatre.
25	Theatre UNI presents 'Eurydice' Public Relations News Release 2008:442, p.1	4/3/2009	Eurydice is a modern interpretation of the myth of Greek musician and poet, Orpheus. Directed by Richard Glockner, the cast production features Julie Baldwin and Michael Owen Achenbach as the young lovers.
26	Aspiring principals to role play handling agitated visitors as part of UNI class Public Relations News Release 2007:735, p.1	6/18/2008	Nick Pace's "Change and Transformation" class will take the the role of principals, when an "actor" portraying a professor, practicing administrator, community member or other constituent comes to see them about an issue.
27	Play festival provides entertainment for all Davidson--Nicole Jean (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 104:42, p.2	3/11/2008	Second Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival hosts twelve original plays performed, written, or directed by students or staff.
28	UNI V-Day sponsors activities Northern Iowan 104:35, p.4	2/15/2008	V-Month includes a self defense seminar, poetry slam, music night, film night, and two performances of the "Vagina Monologues".
29	Theatre UNI is on "Cloud 9" Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 104:12, p.7	10/5/2007	A look at the play, "Cloud 9".
30	Theatre UNI presents "Cloud 9" Public Relations News Release 2007:169, p.1	9/21/2007	"Cloud 9" will be presented October 18 - November 3 in the Strayer-Wood Theatre.
31	Theatre UNI plays to be previewed Tuesday, August 28 and September 4 Public Relations News Release 2007:113, p.1	8/22/2007	"A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Cloud 9" will be shared during a Directors/Designers' Presentation.
32	What's going on Northern Iowan 103:26, p.9	12/1/2006	Schedule of activities on and off campus.
33	Theatre UNI presents "Antigone" Knutsen--Jillian M. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 103:7, p.9	9/19/2006	Theatre UNI opens with a classic, timeless story.
34	Urban legends; Strayer-Wood's Zelda a 'friendly' ghost Kelly--Ned (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:15, p.9	10/19/2004	Description of ghost sightings in the Strayer-Wood Theatre; photo.
35	Theatre UNI to perform 'Ubu Roi' Mourzenko--Lev (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:10, p.10	10/1/2004	Theatre UNI to open season with politicized spoof of "Macbeth."
36	Theatre UNI to open new season with 'Ubu Roi' Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	9/29/2004	Spoof of 'Macbeth' to run for two weeks.
37	Director and designers presentation for Theatre UNI's upcoming 'Ubu Roi' set for Wednesday, Sept. 8 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	9/3/2004	Scott Nice will present his interpretation and spoof of 'Macbeth'.
38	Memories of Ghost haunt poor Cliffy Blodgett--Clifford L. (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 100:53, p.9	4/23/2004	Review of Theatre UNI production of Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts".
39	Ibsen's Ghosts comes to haunt UNI's Theatre Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:49, p.7	4/9/2004	Ibsen's "Ghosts" to be performed in the Bertha Martin Theatre; cast and crew listed.
40	Theatre UNI institutes 'Conversations with the Community' Public Relations News Release 2002:134, p.1	10/18/2002	Jay Edelnant and Karen Mitchell will talk about play selection in the first of three conversation series.
41	'Kill Hamlet' One-Man Play, to be Performed at UNI Oct. 23; Production Part of Focus on Austria Series Public Relations News Release 1985:90, p.1	10/17/1985	The Narrnkastl Theatre of Vienna will perform a one-man play written by Zijah A. Sokolovic called 'Kill Hamlet'.
42	'110 in the Shade' starts soon Northern Iowan 76:13, p.6	10/16/1979	Performed in a "three quarter round" setting in the Bertha Martin Studio Theatre, '110 in the Shade" will open soon.
43	The 75th annual Commencement exercises will be held June 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Men's gymnasium Public Relations News Release 1950:367, p.1	5/17/1951	President J. W. Maucker will present the traditional Purple and Old Gold awards to graduates outstanding in scholarship and extra-curricular achievement. He'll also name the winners of ten special scholarships.
44	High school teachers and students Public Relations News Release 1930:311, p.1	4/6/1931	First High School Drama Conference to be held on April 11; schedule given.
45	Plans under way for Bertha Martin Memorial Theater; Theta Alpha Phi fraternity and Playcraft Club cooperate to support program and raise funds College Eye 21:9, p.1	11/8/1929	Program launched last Saturday with fifty people from around Iowa in attendance; will be tribute to Professor Martin's strong influence.
46	A memorial theater on the Iowa State Teachers campus Public Relations News Release 1929:47, p.1	11/6/1929	A proposal for a theater to be named after the late Bertha Martin.

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