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1 Theatre UNI presents Radium Girls
Northern Iowan 119:39, p.5

TheatreUNI is performing "Radium Girls" in the Strayer-Wood Theatre from March 1-4, 2023. Erin McRae interviews the show director, Katherine Hahn and the head of the theatre department, Eric Lange about the show; photo.
2 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".
3 Students still concerned about lack of free STD testing on campus
Northern Iowan 118:27, p.1

The Student Health Center stopped offering free STD testing last year, concerning students who do not have the ability to travel to a free testing facility; photo.
4 'Theatre is not going anywhere'
Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1

Members of the UNI Theatre department, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the administration met to discuss the importance of the theatre program and how to maintain it despite financial and staffing challenges; photos.
5 TheatreUNI to present 'The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble'
Northern Iowan 118:22, p.2

TheatreUNI performs their second show, "The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble," as a podcast; photo.
6 UNI Theatre in jeopardy
Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1

Students gathered in the Strayer-Wood basement to discuss the large changes to the TheatreUNI program, as only four of the eight faculty positions will be filled next year; photo.
7 N.I. en Español: Theatre UNI producirá “Dream with me”
Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2

Nixson Benitez writes an article in Spanish about the UNI Theater Department and the film they're creating that looks at issues exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
8 TheatreUNI presents virtual 10-minute plays
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4

TheatreUNI presents various student-directed 10-minute plays via viedo; photo.
9 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.
10 Preview: 'You Can't Take It With You'
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.5

TheatreUNI will continue its performances of "You Can't Take It With You" March 12-13 and 25-9; photo.
11 "Black History: A Musical Journey"
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.5

Alldredge gives the one-night-only program "Black History: A Musical Journey" performed by the Multicultural Theatrical Society in the Communication Arts Center on February 15 a favorable review. The show featured live musical performances and narrative history highlighting black artists. Students Zoella Sneed, Caroline Henry, Devin Yarkosky, Ray Nelson, and Keira Doyle performed; photos.
12 TheatreUNI gives haunting performance in 'Cabaret'
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.1

TheatreUNI concluded its current season with a musical production of "Cabaret" in Strayer-Wood Theater, November 20-22 and December 4-8. Professor Amy Osatinski directed. Alldredge gives the performance a favorable review for a moving and chilling performance, and especially applauds actors Erika Bailey and Noah Hynick; photos.
13 Panther Portrait: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.4

Alpha Psi Omega held UNI's annual midnight showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Stayer-Wood Theater on November 1. David Harnois of TheatreUNI hosted; photos.
14 Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
Northern Iowan 116:13, p.4

UNI hosts several events throughout October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, to celebrate and inform. They include displays, performances, training, speakers, and other events; photos.
15 Exploring representation in theatre
Northern Iowan 116:3, p.5

TheatreUNI presented "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do...?" on September 6 and 7 in the Bertha Martin Theatre. The show was developed over the summer by assistant professors of theatre Jim Bray and Amy Osatinski, who were awarded a fellowship from the Graduate College at UNI for its production. With the help of students identifying as black or Latinx, the show's theme concerned historical representation of Asian, Latinx, black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ people in theatre with a mix of lightheartedness and seriousness; photos.
16 Welcome Back
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1

Students that work at the Northern Iowan share advice to new and returning UNI students. Gabrielle Leitner (Executive Editor), Gabrielle Cummings (Art Director), Elizabeth Kelsey (News Editor), Sofia Legaspi (Campus Life Editor), Jacob Potter (Sports Editor), and Cecilia Mitchell (Copy Editor) give advice and answer questions; photo.
17 Scene D presents "The Christians"
Northern Iowan 115:52, p.2

The independent theatre project "Scene D" will produce "The Christians" April 25-28 at Rock & Bach Studios, formerly Calvary Baptist Church. Professors Grant Tracey and Kim Groninga are involved in the production; additionally, the set design was largely created by TheatreUNI students; photo.
18 Woman's panel tackles tough issues
Northern Iowan 115:39, p.2 		Theatre UNI held a Women in Science Panel on February 26 in the Communication Arts Building to discuss challenges faced by women in male-dominated fields. Professor Rachel Morgan moderated and panelists included professors Amy Osatinski and Siobhan Morgan as well as community theatre members Lisa Kelly and Jessica Link; photo.
19 "Legacy of Light' shines on stage
Northern Iowan 115:38, p.5

Mitchell gives an overall favorable review to TheatreUNI's production "Legacy of Light" held February 21 in Strayer-Wood Theatre; photo.
20 '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.
21 'She Kills Monsters' fun 90's romp
Northern Iowan 115:26, p.5

TheatreUNI performed "She Kills Monsters" in the Strayer-Wood Theatre November 28 - December 2. Miene gives the performance a favorable review; photos.
22 'Meet the Monsters' previews play
Northern Iowan 115:22, p.5

The Theatre Department hosted "Meet the Monsters" on October 31 in Strayer-Wood Theatre, where the cast and crew of the production "She Kills Monsters" showcased behind-the-scenes elements of the show; photo.
23 'Spelling Bee' play is heartwarming and hilarious
Northern Iowan 115:20, p.6 		Hauer gives TheatreUNI's performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" a favorable review; photos.
24 Black Hawk County to host "Spelling Bee"
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.4 		Theatre UNI will perform the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on October 26 and 27; photos.
25 Black Hawk County to host "Spelling Bee"
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.4

Theatre UNI will perform the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on October 26 and 27; photos.
26 TheratreUNI explores 'Doubt'
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3 		Theatre & Event Critic Shelby Welsch gives a review of the 2004 play 'Doubt' put on by TheatreUNI; photo.
27 TheatreUNI lets the sunshine in with 'Hair'
Northern Iowan 114:43, p.4 		Reviewer Clinton Olsasky discusses TheatreUNI's production of 'Hair' and what the musical makes commentary on; photo.
28 TheatreUNI to present 'Hair' for 50th aniversary
Northern Iowan 114:39, p.4 		Sarah Hofmeyer reports on TheatreUNI's production of 'Hair' that is showing at Strayer Wood Theatre. TheatreUNI and the School of Music worked together to make the musical possible.
29 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.
30 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.
31 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.
32 Theatre UNI beams "The Aliens"
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.6 		Theatre UNI puts on the play "The Aliens" by contemporary playwright Annie Baker. The production was directed by Jake Barnwell, who was also the stage manager; photo.
33 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.
34 UNI's RENT
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.6 		Mattox gives TheatreUNI's production of "RENT," performed October 29 and 30 and November 1-8, a positive review.
35 Haunted campus?
Northern Iowan 112:18, p.1 		Stories of ghosts Zelda, Travis, and Augie have appeared throughout the school's history; students share their experiences; photo.
36 "Independence" paints picture of troubled home
Northern Iowan 112:13, p.5

Mattox gives TheatreUNI's production of "Independence" a favorable review.
37 Play leaves questions unanswered
Northern Iowan 111:50, p.5 		Autumn Sempere reviews Theater UNI's latest play "The Great God Plan".
38 Strayer-Wood production: A closer look at the Avenue Q puppets
Northern Iowan 111:47, p.2 		Assistant theater professor Jennifer Sheshko gives a closer look at Avenue Q and the work that went into making the puppets.
39 A Sunday dinner performance
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.4 		Autumn Sempere reviews "The Soul Food Museum"
40 Puppets take the stage
Northern Iowan 111:41, p.4 		Theatre UNI is bringing "Avenue Q" to Strayer-Wood Theatre.
41 Theatre UNI's Theatre Thursday for 'Avenue Q'
Public Relations News Release 2014:174, p.1 		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.
42 Theatre with a sweet twist
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.4 		The Lampost Theatre is holding its annual Dessert Theatre.
43 "'Love and Information' is utterly boring"
Northern Iowan 111:20, p.4 		Student Autumn Sempere reviews "Love and information" a collaboration of UNI's Cornerstone course presented by Theatre UNI.
44 Sweetest Swing In Baseball
Northern Iowan 111:14, p.1 		Theatre UNI opened the 2014-2015 season with Pulitzer Prize nominee Rebecca Gilman's 2004 dark comedic drama "The Sweetest Swing in Baseball"; photo.
45 Theatre UNI introduces 'Theatre Thursday'
Public Relations News Release 2014:71, p.1 		Theatre Thursday is a gathering of UNI theatre students, faculty, staff, Friends of Theatre UNI members, alumni, and local theatre enthusiasts after the opening night performance of Theatre UNI productions.
46 Theatre UNI presents 'Love & Information'
Public Relations News Release 2014:70, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present the second production of its 2014-15 season, "Love & Information", October 30 to November 2, and November 6 to 9 in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Tickets are free for UNI students with their student ID, and $14 for adults.
47 Stepping into the spotlight
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.10 		Students have the opportunity to go to many theatrical shows offered in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area; photo.
48 Theatre UNI at Strayer-Wood
Northern Iowan 110:55, p. 		Schedules of 2014-2015 productions by Theatre UNI.
49 Past comes back to bite
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.5 		The author found UNI's performance of "August: Osage County" to be realistic, with strong performers. She thought that having the actors smoke non-tobacco cigarettes was annoying. Aside from that, the show was an emotional and enjoyable experience.
50 Theatre UNI to present 'August: Osage County'
Public Relations News Release 2013:220, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present "August: Osage County". The production is about the secrets of a splintered family being brought to light. UNI theatre students and community acting talents make up the cast.
51 Theatre UNI to present 'Mauritius'
Public Relations News Release 2013:177, p.1 		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.
52 Friends of Theatre UNI replaces S.T.A.G.E. Inc.
Public Relations News Release 2013:147, p.1 		The organization formerly known as S.T.A.G.E. Inc. has officially changed its name to Friends of Theatre UNI. This name more accurately describes the focus of the organization. Friends of Theatre UNI raises funds for the Department of Theatre.
53 Theatre UNI to present hit musical 'Spring Awakening'
Public Relations News Release 2013:89, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present "Spring Awakening". "Spring Awakening" is a rock musical about the struggles of teen years. The show contains adult themes and language.
54 Theatre UNI to present 'The American Way of Eating'
Public Relations News Release 2013:68, p.1 		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.
55 Strayer-Wood Theatre brings spin on Shakespeare
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.6 		Review of "Merchant of Venice (Beach)!" performed at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. This is a spin on the classic Shakespearian comedy "Merchant of Venice".
56 Punk rock musical brings Green Day music to Gallagher-Bluedorn
Northern Iowan 109:45, p.7 		The musical, "American Idiot" was recently performed at the GBPAC. The musical is about three friends who move to the big city to become rock stars and the challenges they face. Several students interviewed said they really enjoyed the show.
57 UNI's Strayer-Wood Theatre to hold auditions for 'Merchant of Venice'
Public Relations News Release 2012:127, p.1 		Strayer-Wood Theatre will hold auditions for production "Merchant of Venice". Auditions are open to UNI students and include two-minute monologue from a Shakespeare play.
58 Alumni get creative with Strayer-Wood Theatre
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.30 		Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski and Gary Kelley work together on production of "Bat Boy: the Musical"; photo.
59 Stop the cuts
Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3 		Students urged to contact legislators concerning the seemingly never ending cuts to education funding. Students now contribute more toward their education than does that state. Take advantage of all the available programs.
60 Reaching for Higher Ground: community after 9/11
Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.19 		Theme will center on terrorist attack of 2001; photo.
61 "A day in Hollywood, a night in the Ukraine"
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.7 		Students will be admitted free to the UNI Theatre and the UNI School of Music performance in Strayer Wood Theatre; photo.
62 Bananas, bunny, and bombs! Oh, my!
Northern Iowan 105:5, p.13 		A look ahead at the production of John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves.
63 UNI production exceeds expectations
Northern Iowan 104:49, p.11 		Review of "Death of a Salesman" production by Theatre UNI; photo.
64 Theatre alumni from throughout nation gathering on UNI campus April 11-13
Public Relations News Release 2007:577, p.1 		Biographical profile of Bill O'Brien.
65 Theatre UNI presents "Death of a Salesman"
Public Relations News Release 2007:551, p.1 		A special alumni production of "Death of a Salesman" will be presented April 11-12 and 17-20.
66 Theatre UNI hosts a director and designer presentation
Public Relations News Release 2007:441, p.1 		The director and designer presentation of "Death of a Salesman" will take place February 27.
67 UNI Symphony Orchestra
Northern Iowan 104:36, p.11 		Rebecca Burkhardt conducts orchestra during Theatre UNI's production of The Crucible; photo.
68 Theatre UNI's "The Crucible" not easily forgotten
Northern Iowan 104:34, p.9 		Review of "The Crucible" as presented by Theatre UNI; photo.
69 Get a sweet start on V-Day
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.1 		Many options are available in the area; dining, gifts, cooking together, attending a play, or art exhibit for Valentine' Day.
70 Theatre UNI and the UNI School of Music present "The Crucible"
Public Relations News Release 2007:387, p.1 		Four performances of "The Crucible" will be presented by Theatre UNI and the School of Music; list of cast members.
71 Theatre UNI teaches an old dog new tricks
Northern Iowan 104:30, p.8 		Theatre UNI aims to transform "The Crucible" into a timeless opera; photo.
72 Theatre UNI presents a workshop performance on "Tales of the Lost Formicans"
Public Relations News Release 2007:377, p.1 		Theatre UNI will be presenting a workshop performance January 25 and 26.
73 The Alumni Project: reunion celebrates 30 years of Strayer-Wood
Northern Iowa Today 92:1, p.28 		Theater alumni and friends will celebrate anniversary in April.
74 Theatre UNI gets intimate with "Cloud 9"
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.10 		"Cloud 9", a presentation of Theatre UNI, reviewed; schedule of upcoming Theatre UNI productions.
75 November events calendar
Northern Iowan 104:20, p.9 		Will include drama, music, and art exhibition.
76 Believe in the magic of "Midsummer Night"
Northern Iowan 104:19, p.9 		Review of Theatre UNI's production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream"; photo.
77 Home and college life meld together for Family Weekend
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1 		Schedule of activities for Family Weekend; photo.
78 Theatre UNI is on "Cloud 9"
Northern Iowan 104:12, p.7 		A look at the play, "Cloud 9".
79 Theatre UNI presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Public Relations News Release 2007:179, p.1 		"A Midsummer Night's Dream" will be performed October 25 through November 7; list of cast members.
80 Theatre UNI presents "Cloud 9"
Public Relations News Release 2007:169, p.1 		"Cloud 9" will be presented October 18 - November 3 in the Strayer-Wood Theatre.
81 Theatre UNI plays to be previewed Tuesday, August 28 and September 4
Public Relations News Release 2007:113, p.1 		"A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Cloud 9" will be shared during a Directors/Designers' Presentation.
82 Theatre UNI to present "The Anatomy of Melancholy"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"The Anatomy of Melancholy" will be presented June 1-3.
83 Theatre UNI won't be left in the dark; Power outage only hitch in "A Chorus Line".
Northern Iowan 103:54, p.13 		Theatre UNI's performance of "A Chorus Line" deemed a huge success. The show finished with the use of auxiliary power.
84 Theatre UNI and UNI School of Music present "A Chorus Line"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"A Chorus Line" will be presented April 13-15 and 20-22; list of cast.
85 Director and designers' presentation for "A Chorus Line" to take place Wednesday, March 21
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		The directors and designers of "A Chorus Line" will be sharing how they will be bringing the script to life onstage.
86 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"Theatre of Objects" will be presented by Theatre UNI Tuesday, March 6.
87 Theatre UNI presents "The Wrestling Season"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"The Wrestling Season" will be opening February 22.
88 Theatre UNI presents Off-Hudson staged reading of "What I Did Last Summer"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"What I Did Last Summer" will be presented Tuesday, January 30.
89 Director and designers' presentation for "The Wrestling Season" to take place Wednesday,
January 24
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		Theatre UNI will be presenting "The Wrestling Season."
90 Theatre UNI presents "The Dick Gibson Show"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"The Dick Gibson Show", directed by Jay Edelnant, is based on a novel by Stanley Elkin. The production will be presented November 3-5 and 10-12.
91 Theatre UNI to present "Antigone"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		Theatre UNI will be presenting a production of "Antigone" October 5-7 and October 15.
92 Theatre UNI presents "Antigone"
Northern Iowan 103:7, p.9 		Theatre UNI opens with a classic, timeless story.
93 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"A Look Behind Talk Radio" will be presented by Theatre UNI Tuesday, September 19.
94 Theatre UNI director and designers to discuss production of "Antigone"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		The production of "Antigone" will be held in the Strayer-Wood Theatre, Wednesday, September 6, at 6:30 p.m.
95 Theatre UNI to present 'Red Herring'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Production will take place June 15- 18 at Strayer-Wood Theatre.
96 Wednesday, April 19 - Sunday, April 23
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 		Theatre UNI presents "In the Heart of America".
97 Theatre UNI to present 'In the Heart of America'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present Naomi Wallace's "In the Heart of America" at the Strayer-Wood Theatre.
98 Theatre UNI presents next Off-Hudson staged reading
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present "The Wrestling Season," as part of the Off-Hudson productions.
99 Tuesday, Feb. 28
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		CEEE's Sustainability Series will hold a panel discussion on the new power plant in Waterloo; Last Lecture Series will host Kamyar Enshayan; "The Exonerated" will be presented as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project, Off-Hudson Play Reading
100 Theatre UNI presents next Off-Hudson staged reading
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Theatre UNI will present "The Exonerated," written by Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen as part of the Off-Hudson Series of Staged Readings and the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project.