Seniors majoring in Film and Digital Media at Illinois State University School of Theatre, Dance, and Film recently concluded filming their capstone film projects, applying the knowledge and techniques they have gained over their 4-year period in the program.
Unit: Theatre and Dance
This month in Illinois State University history: December
From the night Jackie Robinson played Illinois State to the birth of an ISU Athletics legend, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Food drive for School Street Food Pantry conducted by Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, December 2-18
From Monday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 18, Fine Arts faculty, staff, students, and guests attending upcoming events will have the opportunity to donate non-perishable and personal care items and compete as part of a school/program team to collect the most items for the School Street Food Pantry.
The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film welcomes two new faculty members
This fall, the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film welcomed new faculty members Rajeev Sigamoney and Jake Ewonus.
Illinois State University will welcome Charles Ives Sesquicentennial Festival in February 2025
The Illinois State segment of the Charles Ives Sesquicentennial Festival will be held February 19-21, 2025, and will bring several free events to students and general audiences that underscore the multitude of connections between music and the humanities.
The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents the Fall 2024 Dance Concert: Fusion
The concert will consist of five unique pieces, featuring choreography from Jacob Henss, Greg Merriman, Laina Reese, Darby Wilde, and guest artist Alex Hlavaty and be performed November 14-17.
The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film tells the story of the underdog with Puffs
Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, written by Matt Cox and directed by M.F.A in directing candidate Emily Grimany will be performed November 1-3 and 6-9.
Oh, the horror! Students examine Asian culture and society through horror films
For three weeks leading up to Halloween, students in Dr. Li Zeng’s Asian Film Genre class immersed themselves in Asian horror films by exploring cultural and societal nuances.
School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents Puffs
This fall, the Illinois State University School of Theatre, Dance, and Film will take audiences on a journey through seven years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. “Puffs”, or “Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” will be performed November 1-3, 2024.
Finding community in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Medea
This Fall, the school of Theatre, Dance, and Film will present a production of Medea, by Euripides and adapted by Ben Power. The production was directed by M.F.A Directing candidate John McCall Jr. During the show, the audience will notice a chorus of Corinthian women accompany Medea throughout her trials and tribulations. This group of women function as support for Medea during a time of great mental and emotional turmoil.