Festival Dramaturg Kee-Yoon Nahm writes on Shakespeare’s use of storms and shipwecks in many of his plays.
Beyond the Stage: Shakespeare’s Shipwrecks
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Curtain call: Jane Lynch ’82 returns to Illinois State to direct Lost in Yonkers
For three weeks this spring, Jane Lynch ’82—as a guest artist in residence—directed a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Lost in Yonkers, a comedic drama written by Neil Simon.
A few summer reading suggestions from Milner Scholarly Communications
With the semester winding down, some of our readers might find time over the summer to travel and enjoy the company of people from different cultures. For those who don’t have that opportunity, several projects allow readers to experience other countries and life from a variety of perspectives without the need to leave their home or office.
Spring Glass Sale, May 6, 2023
The sale will feature a wide variety of handmade glass artwork from Illinois State students and glass demonstrations throughout the day.
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jane Lynch ’82 joins Redbird Buzz
Actor, comedian, singer, host, and producer Jane Lynch ’82 sits down with Redbird Buzz to discuss her role as an artist in residence on the Illinois State University campus.
Horticulture Center 2023 Plant Sale, May 7-20
The Illinois State University Horticulture Center will hold the 2023 annual plant sale. Online ordering will run from May 7-20.
Lost in Yonkers, a staged reading directed by Jane Lynch
The Illinois State University campus community is invited to attend a staged reading of Neil Simon’s play, directed by alum Jane Lynch on May 5-6. A limited number of seats are available, and advance registration is required.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival: artistic director spotlight
M.F.A. directing candidate Sanhawich Meateanuwat spoke with Artistic Director John C. Stark about the upcoming season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF)
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Retirement reception for John C. Stark, May 6
The campus community is invited to an open house reception celebrating the retirement of John C. Stark, from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Ewing Manor.
Beyond the Stage: Britain’s first literary celebrity
Festival Dramaturg Kee-Yoon Nahm introduces readers to Ben Jonson, a writer and friend/rival of Shakespeare who appears as a character in Lauren Gunderson’s play THE BOOK OF WILL.
