Ian Barford and Jon Kusner were inducted into Illinois State University’s College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on October 23 in a special ceremony following colloquia with students.
College of Fine Arts inducts Ian Barford, Jon Kusner into Hall of Fame
Tag: Lori Adams
School of Theatre and Dance to stage Pride and Prejudice
The School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University will present Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan from the novel by Jane Austen, opening Thursday, March 26, and running through Saturday, April 4.
Alum finds his voice through musical gift
Brian Pihl considered being a special education teacher. Being on the autism spectrum, he knew something about the challenges of learning through a different lens.
Drama marks 50th anniversary of King’s March on Washington
Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance and its Black Theatre League will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with readings from a play about presidential honoree Bayard Rustin.
ISU theater vets nominated for Tony, Drama Desk awards
Illinois State theater alums Laurie Metcalf and Judith Ivey were nominated this week for Tony Awards, and a play directed by professor Lori Adams is up for several Drama Desk Awards.
Falling into place for off-Broadway show
In 1981 Lori Adams, current head of the acting program at Illinois State University, and Deanna Jent, Illinois Wesleyan University alumna, met. Now they have created an off-Broadway show together.
