Plays
Displaying 1 - 97 of 97
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panther portrait: "As You Like It" Northern Iowan 119:15, p.5 |
A series of six photos taken by Jonathan Allender of TheatreUNI's first production of the season, "As You Like It". |
|
| 2 | Original radio play to debut in Interpreters Theatre Northern Iowan 119:9, p.4 |
An original play, "Roses are Red: A Radio Play", written by senior Emma Kossayian will be debuting in the UNI Interpreters Theatre in Lang Hall; photo. | |
| 3 | Rocky Horror production features UNI faculty, students Northern Iowan 118:35, p.1 |
The Waterloo Community Playhouse's production of the Rocky Horror Show will be performed February 25-27 and March 3-6. There are multiple people in the production associated with UNI; photo. | |
| 4 | TheatreUNI holding 10-minute play auditions Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4 |
Students in assistant professor Amy Osatinski's theater class will be holding auditions for the 10-minute plays they direct, although editions will be different due to COVID-19 restrictions; photo. |
|
| 5 | 'Legacy of Light' empowers women Northern Iowan 115:36, p.4 |
Theatre UNI will present "Legacy of Light" in Strayer-Wood Theatre from February 21 through March 3; photos. | |
| 6 | Triumphant "Mothers Courage" play Northern Iowan 114:26, p.5 |
Welsch gives a favorable review to Theatre UNI's "Mother Courage and Her Daughters," professor Matthew Weedman's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children"; photo. |
|
| 7 | Theatre UNI "Mother Courage and Her Children" Northern Iowan 114:25, p.4 |
Theatre UNI will present "Mother Courage and Her Daughters," professor Matthew Weedman's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children," - November 29 - December 2 in Strayer-Wood Theatre; photo. |
|
| 8 | Script reading features mental health Northern Iowan 114:23, p.5 |
Hofmeyer gives a mixed but largely critical review of student writer and director Kelso Breitsprecher's one-act play "Genuine Cigarettes" performed by Interpreters Theatre; photos. |
|
| 9 | Theatre presents 'Genuine Cigarettes' Northern Iowan 144:22, p.4 |
Interpreters Theatre will present the one-act play "Genuine Cigarettes" written and directed by student Kelso Breitsprecher on November 10; photo. |
|
| 10 | A charming performance "In Real Life" Northern Iowan 114:19, p.5 |
Duax gives an overall favorable review to the Interpreters Theatre performance of "In Real Life." Student director Hannah Twitchell adapted the play from the graphic novel by Jen Wang and Cory Doctorow. Wang also gave talkback sessions after performances as part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo. |
|
| 11 | Heartbreakingly beautiful Theatre UNI play Northern Iowan 114:19, p.4 |
Welsch gives Theatre UNI's "The Aliens" by Annie Baker a favorable review; photo. |
|
| 12 | "Glass Menagerie" recreated at UNI Northern Iowan 112:41, p.5 |
Mattox gives TheatreUNI's performance of "The Glass Meangerie" a favorable review. |
|
| 13 | A life 'haunted by God' Northern Iowan 112:41, p.1 |
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center will host the one-woman play "Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day" on March 8; photo. | |
| 14 | Technology poses threat to theatre Northern Iowan 112:23, p.2 |
Students in the theatre program discuss the impact of audience members using technology during a performance, particularly in regards to missing parts of the show, distracting the performers, and privacy issues. |
|
| 15 | "Independence" paints picture of troubled home Northern Iowan 112:13, p.5 |
Mattox gives TheatreUNI's production of "Independence" a favorable review. |
|
| 16 | Sean Lewis comes to UNI to perform 'Dogs of Rwanda' Public Relations News Release 2014:206, p.1 |
Sean Lewis will be at UNI on March 26, in Lang Hall, Room 40 to perform 'Dogs of Rwanda'. Lewis is a playwright, solo performer, director, and actor and has won numerous awards in recent years. | |
| 17 | Purple is Buddy's favorite color Northern Iowan 111:24, p.4 |
The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts center is hosting a musical rendition of the popular Christmas movie "Elf". | |
| 18 | Ren faire Northern Iowan 111:15, p.1 |
The renaissance atmosphere came to life on the grounds of Gallagher Bluedorn for the opening of the musical "Camelot"; photo. | |
| 19 | Kaleidoscope series presents Rosa Parks play to children for MLK Day Northern Iowan 109:31, p.5 |
"Walk on: the Rosa Parks story" was presented by Mad River Theater as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. | |
| 20 | Circus performers needed to audition for play at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:23, p.1 |
Skills sought include; juggling, tightrope walking, belly dancing, face painting, stilt walking, acrobatics, baton twirling, and unicycling. All circius type performers urged to audition. | |
| 21 | 'The Chimes" to turn Dickens tale into musical comedy Northern Iowan 108:25, p.6 |
A forgotten Charles Dickens tale speaks the message of hope in hard times. "The Chimes" is based on an 1844 story. The performance is written and directed by Lampost founder, Jeff Hanson; photo. | |
| 22 | Collaboration of theatre and politics Public Relations News Release 2011:101, p.1 |
UNI will host a week long collaboration project between the theatre companies, New York City's The TEAM (Theatre of the Emerging America Movement) and Portland Oregon's Sojurn Theater. The two companies will study the Iowa caucus and then create a play. | |
| 23 | Hitchcock thrills at Oster Regent Theatre Northern Iowan 108:18, p.7 |
Oster Regent Theatre is returning to its roots. The third Alfred Hitchcock film to be shown is "The Man Who Knew Too Much". The movie shows at 2:00pm on October 30, 2011; photo. | |
| 24 | Strayer-Wood Theatre announces 2011-2012 Season Public Relations News Release 2011:22, p.1 |
A line up of shows has been announced for the 2011-2012 season at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. | |
| 25 | Former Prisoners to Present Prison Drama at UNI Public Relations News Release 1972:68, p.1 |
"The Cage," a drama, will be presented at 8 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Auditorium. | |
| 26 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1972:63, p.1 |
A scene from Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which will be presented by the New Shakespeare Company of San Francisco on Oct. 12 in the Auditorium. | |
| 27 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1972:63, p.1 |
A scene from Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which will be presented by the New Shakespeare Company of San Francisco on Oct. 12 in the Auditorium. | |
| 28 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1972:63, p.1 |
A scene from Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which will be presented by the New Shakespeare Company of San Francisco on Oct. 12 in the Auditorium. | |
| 29 | UNI Fall Play Cast Announced Public Relations News Release 1972:40, p.1 |
Cast listing for the fall play, "Romeo and Juliet." Actors listed. | |
| 30 | Moliere Play at UNI to Have Added Show July 28 Public Relations News Release 1971:745, p.1 |
An addition performance of the play will be performed on July 28 due to high demand. | |
| 31 | Spring for UNI Summer Play Open to Area Residents Public Relations News Release 1971:676, p.1 |
Try-outs are scheduled June 16-17 with performances on July 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. The summer play will be "The Doctor in Spite of Himself." | |
| 32 | "Marat/Sade" to be Presented by Theatre-UNI Public Relations News Release 1971:605, p.1 |
"Marat/Sade" will be presented May 11-15 in the UNI Auditorium. | |
| 33 | Cast for "Marat/Sade" Announcement Public Relations News Release 1971:540, p.1 |
List of cast for the upcoming play "The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat," is being directed by D. Terry Williams and is scheduled for presentation May 12-15. | |
| 34 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1971:465, p.1 |
Maurice Jacquemont of Le Treteau de Paris (pictured), is presenting the play "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" at UNI on March 21. | |
| 35 | Iowa High School Students Expected to Attend French Play at UNI Public Relations News Release 1971:457, p.1 |
400 teachers and students from Iowa high schools are scheduled to attend the French classic comedy "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," which will be presented March 21 at 7 p.m. in the UNI Auditorium. | |
| 36 | Cutline No. 1 Public Relations News Release 1971:455, p.1 |
Socrates (left), Mark Cervantes, casts a spell on Strepsiades, James Cada. This scene is from the UNI Theatre production of "The Clouds." | |
| 37 | Cutline No. 2 Public Relations News Release 1971:455, p.1 |
Strepsiades (left), James Cada tells Xanthias (standing), Mike Morrison, to wake his lazy son Pheideppides (right), Marv Hippen, while a slave, Mark Miller, sleeps on the floor. This scene is from the UNI Theatre production of "The Clouds." | |
| 38 | Cutline No. 3 Public Relations News Release 1971:455, p.1 |
Strepsiades (James Cada) begs the Clouds to help him find a way to cheat his creditors. This scene comes from the UNI play "The Clouds." | |
| 39 | French Comedy to be Presented at UNI Public Relations News Release 1971:450, p.1 |
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" will be presented in the Auditorium on March 21. | |
| 40 | Cutlines Public Relations News Release 1972:49, p.1 |
1. Robertson is in his NBC tour guide uniform giving a tour. 2. Robertson (front) is shown during a rehearsal of a 1967 UNI production. 3. Robertson shows this picture, along with his resume, to countless directors and producers when he auditions. | |
| 41 | French Touring Company to Perform Moliere Play at UNI Public Relations News Release 1971:391, p.1 |
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" ("The Would-Be Gentleman" by Molitere will be presented by Le Treteau de Paris with Les Comediens des Champs-Elysees in the UNI Auditorium at 7 p.m. March 21. The play itself is being presented in the French language. | |
| 42 | UNI Winter Play Announced Public Relations News Release 1970:279, p.1 |
The speech department has scheduled eight performances of its upcoming winter play, "Joe Egg" will which be presented in the Studio Theatre Feb. 17-20 and 24-27. | |
| 43 | UNI to Present Young People's Theatre Production Public Relations News Release 1970:212, p.1 |
The speech department will present "The Crossroads," in the Auditorium, Dec, 10, 11 and 12; cast list | |
| 44 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1970:206, p.1 |
From "Madame Butterfly". This scene shows Butterfly (Jan Dickinson) speaking to Lt. Pinkerton (Mike Pepper). | |
| 45 | Cutline #10 Public Relations News Release 1970:205, p.1 |
From "Madame Butterfly". This scene shows Sharpless (Bruce Bunger) reading Pinkerton's letter to Butterfly (Judy Drollinger). | |
| 46 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1970:175, p.1 |
In this scene from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Richard Whean, Cathy Wallace and Vic Vail portray Charle Browing, Lucky and Linus. | |
| 47 | Cutline #8 Public Relations News Release 1970:157, p.1 |
A stern deacon, left, (Charles Whetzel) exchanges words with Thoreau (Tim Joy) in this scene from "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." | |
| 48 | Cutline #1 Public Relations News Release 1972:218, p.1 |
Henry David Thoreau (Tim Joy) plays his imaginary flute as an escaped slave (Sam Dell) creeps up behind him. | |
| 49 | Cutline #3 Public Relations News Release 1972:205, p.1 |
Scene from "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" featuring Ralph Waldo Emerson's son (Sal Gordon) and Henry David Thoreau (Tim Joy). | |
| 50 | Cutline #5 Public Relations News Release 1972:199, p.1 |
Scene from "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" in which Henry David Thoreau (Tim Joy) attempts to discuss philosophy with an admirer (Denise Huey) during a boat ride across Walden Pond. | |
| 51 | Cutline #7 Public Relations News Release 1972:199, p.1 |
Scene from "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." Henry David Thoreau (Tim Joy) meets Ralph Waldo Emerson's son (Sal Gordon) whle the Emerons (Steve Stabenow and Martha Walker) look on. | |
| 52 | Cutline #7 Public Relations News Release 1970:150, p.1 |
A stern deacon, left, played by Charles Whetzel objects to the liberal teaching methods of Thoreau (played by Tim Joy). This scene is from "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." | |
| 53 | Tickets on Sale for UNI Fall Play Public Relations News Release 1970:143, p.1 |
Tickets for "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" are now sale in the Union. The play will be performed in the Auditorium from Nov. 4-7. | |
| 54 | UNI Summer Repertory Theatre to Present "Arsenic and Old Lace" Public Relations News Release 1969:674, p.1 |
The second production will be performed in the Studio Theatre 2 in Sabin Hall on July 8-12 and July 15-19. | |
| 55 | UNI Summer Repertory Theatre Opens Season Public Relations News Release 1969:656, p.1 |
The season opens with the family comedy hit "Room Service" on Wed., June 24. | |
| 56 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1969:653, p.1 |
Gritzner (right), Pudenz (center) and Stabenow (left) perform in a scene from "Room Service". | |
| 57 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1969:654, p.1 |
Jennings (left), Gritzner (right), Somerville (center) perform in a scene from "Room Service". | |
| 58 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1969:655, p.1 |
Marvin Hippen and Mary Lu Untz act a scene from "Room Service." | |
| 59 | Summer Repertory Theatre Schedules Three Plays Public Relations News Release 1969:635, p.1 |
The Theatre has planned "A Comedy Carnival" which consists of the three plays: "Room Service," "Arsenic and Old Lace," and "Little Mary Sunshine." All performances will be head at UNI Studio Theatre; theatre buffet | |
| 60 | Winter Play Old Gold 0:0, p.90 |
Ibsen's Ghosts was chosen as the winter production by the Languages, Speech and Literature Department; the play was directed by James H. Clay, the set was designed by Stanley Wood, and the costumes were made by Charlotte Lawton; photo. | |
| 61 | Two One-Act Winter Plays by Fry Old Gold 0:0, p.61 |
Description of the two plays by Christopher Fry that took place in February, 1955; photos. | |
| 62 | Mother's Day Old Gold 0:0, p.91 |
Mother's Day weekend is celebrated with teas, open houses, and the presentation of the spring play, "The Rivals"; photo. | |
| 63 | Final rehearsals for "Hay Fever" Public Relations News Release 1946:248, p.1 |
Actors and actresses are putting the finishing touches on the summer production. | |
| 64 | Final rehearsals for "Hay Fever" Public Relations News Release 1946:248, p.1 |
Actors and actresses are finalizing preparations for the summer production. | |
| 65 | Hamilton added to building crew Public Relations News Release 1946:237, p.1 |
Robert Hamilton joined the technical staff of summer production of "Hay Fever". | |
| 66 | Harold Brown joins building crew Public Relations News Release 1946:236, p.1 |
"Hay Fever" technical staff adds Brown to the building crew. | |
| 67 | Addition to technical staff Public Relations News Release 1946:227, p.1 |
Russell Glatty has been named as a new member of the property staff for the summer production of "Hay Fever". | |
| 68 | Building crew member named Public Relations News Release 1946:229, p.1 |
Dorothy Wicklow is a member of the building crew for the production, "Hay Fever". | |
| 69 | Electrician named for "Hay Fever" Public Relations News Release 1946:233, p.1 |
Elizabeth Smith has joined the technical staff for the summer theatre production. | |
| 70 | Elizabeth Smith joins technical staff Public Relations News Release 1946:238, p.1 |
Smith will serve as an electrician for the summer production of "Hay Fever". | |
| 71 | Harold Marston joins building crew Public Relations News Release 1946:230, p.1 |
Another student named to the building crew for "Hay Fever". | |
| 72 | Marston joins building crew Public Relations News Release 1946:242, p.1 |
Harold Marston named to technical staff for the summer production of "Hay Fever". | |
| 73 | Property mistress chosen for "Hay Fever" Public Relations News Release 1946:234, p.1 |
Jean Ransom named to technical staff for summer production of "Hay Fever". | |
| 74 | Russell Gletty joins property crew Public Relations News Release 1946:232, p.1 |
New member of property crew for "Hay Fever" named. | |
| 75 | Six students named to technical staff Public Relations News Release 1946:235, p.1 |
Summer production of "Hay Fever" fills positions in the support staff. | |
| 76 | Six Waterloo students named to technical staff Public Relations News Release 1946:239, p.1 |
Building crew adds three, property crew adds two, and Everman added as a technician for summer production. | |
| 77 | Stage manager named Public Relations News Release 1946:228, p.1 |
Aldrich Paul selected as stage manager for "Hay Fever". | |
| 78 | Stage manager named for "Hay Fever" Public Relations News Release 1946:240, p.1 |
Aldrich Paul is the stage manager for the summer production. | |
| 79 | Velma Whitely joins property crew Public Relations News Release 1946:231, p.1 |
New member of property crew for "Hay Fever" named. | |
| 80 | Velma Whitely joins technical staff Public Relations News Release 1946:243, p.1 |
Another student joins the staff of summer production of "Hay Fever". Whitely will serve on the property crew. | |
| 81 | Wicklow to serve on building crew Public Relations News Release 1946:241, p.1 |
Another student has been added to the technical staff for the summer production. | |
| 82 | Listen, Professor Old Gold 0:0, p.221 |
The main production for the year was "Listen Professor" presented by the Drama Department; photo. | |
| 83 | Summer quarter events announced Public Relations News Release 1946:174, p.1 |
Lectures, concerts, and entertainment will highlight the summer quarter. The summer play will be a comedy. A faculty recital, college symphony concert, and a concert by a college quartet will be featured. | |
| 84 | Busy week for the arts on campus Public Relations News Release 1946:129, p.1 |
Spring play, directed by Hazel B. Strayer, the Minneapolis Symphony, and Orchesis will all have performances. | |
| 85 | Mothers to be guests on campus Public Relations News Release 1946:122, p.1 |
Mothers to be honored at a noon luncheon, teas, the Orchesis modern dance recital, and a play. | |
| 86 | "Death Takes a Holiday" is sping dramatic production Public Relations News Release 1946:109, p.1 |
Hazel B. Strayer will direct the play. | |
| 87 | "Death Takes a Holiday" is spring drama production Public Relations News Release 1946:73, p.1 |
Hazel Strayer announced the spring play. Stark reality is coupled with both humor and excitement, according to Strayer. | |
| 88 | "The Messiah" Public Relations News Release 1945:307, p.1 |
The traditional performance will be held in the college auditorium. Edward Kurtz is directing. | |
| 89 | Teachers College High School to present play Public Relations News Release 1945:286, p.1 |
"The Ruggleses in the Rear" will be presented in the high school auditorium. | |
| 90 | Homecoming play title announced Public Relations News Release 1945:264, p.1 |
"Listen, Professor" will be presented by the College Players. | |
| 91 | Modern Russian comedy to be produced Public Relations News Release 1945:263, p.1 |
A non-professional production of "Listen, Professor" will be given on Homecoming weekend. | |
| 92 | Production crews chosen by Hazel Strayer Public Relations News Release 1945:260, p.1 |
Production crews for the play, "Listen, Professor", announced. |
|
| 93 | First post war Iowa State Teachers College Homecoming Public Relations News Release 1945:255, p.1 |
Traditional features will highlight the weekend. An opening pep rally, Homecoming play, departmental open houses, the football game, and the Homecoming Dance will all take place. | |
| 94 | "Listen, Professor!" is the title of the fall play Public Relations News Release 1945:234, p.1 |
Hazel Strayer announced to upcoming fall play; to be performed in the College Theatre. The play is a light comedy, but the characters and their relationships provide an interesting dramatic fare. | |
| 95 | Dramatic programs Alumni News Letter 6:2, p.1 |
The Lecture Committee presents performances of Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts" and "Master Builder", featuring Madame Borgny Hammer and Rolf Fjell. | |
| 96 | Midwinter play Alumni News Letter 6:2, p.1 |
The Dramatic Art Faculty presents a performance of Booth Tarkington's "Clarence" as the year's Midwinter Play. | |
| 97 | Bess Hoag Alumni News Letter 5:3, p.5 |
Bess Hoag presents "A Roman Banquet", a Latin play, at the South Pasadena Club House. |