The professor in Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is teaching acting majors how to be believable (and safe) while fighting on stage.
Video: Fight director shines at Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Valentine’s Big Band Dance, February 14
Illinois State University Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Tom Marko, will present their annual Valentine’s Big Band Dance from 7-10 p.m. Friday, February 14, at the New Lafayette Club, located at 1602 S. Main St. in Bloomington.
Early glass program grad becomes pioneering artist
Early glass program graduate Jack Schmidt is still a pioneering artist today.
Hayuk Visiting Artist Lecture Sept. 27
Maya Hayuk will present a School of Art visiting artist lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at noon in the University Galleries.
Mother Justice in Westhoff Theatre Sept. 17
Two Illinois State University School of Theatre alumni will return to the University’s Westhoff Theatre for a staged reading of their new play, Mother Justice, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Gentry Solo Violin Recital Sept. 6
Sarah Gentry, associate professor of violin in Illinois State University’s School of Music, will present a free recital of solo violin works on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Kemp Recital Hall.
Circus Art Exhibition at University Galleries May 23 – Aug. 7
The University Galleries at Illinois State University will host the exhibition Magnificent Menagerie, May 23 through August 7.
ISU’s theatre program prepared Steppenwolf founders
What is now lauded as the nation’s premier ensemble theater had humble beginnings with two Illinois State alums. Terry Kinney ’76 and Jeff Perry ’78 partnered with Gary Sinise to create Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in the mid-1970s. They did so out of a resolve to continue developing as actors, never anticipating they would ultimately
Two Gentlemen of Verona March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3
Illinois State University’s School of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s comedy Two Gentlemen of Verona on March 30, 31, April 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 2, 3 at 2 p.m. in Westhoff Theatre.
Yuan Named Winner of Composition Competition
Garapan, a work for flute, clarinet, cello and piano by Peiying Yuan has been chosen as the winning composition in Illinois State University’s 2011 RED NOTE New Music Festival Composition Competition.
