This Fall 2020 semester, a film series and discussion forum has been planned that focuses on historic and contemporary issues facing indigenous peoples that often go unnoticed.
Unit: Theatre and Dance
Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents Fall 2020 productions virtually
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents the Fall 2020 season virtually.
The Crossroads Project presents winning play of the Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative, October 28
The Crossroads Project presents a staged reading of the new play “Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes” by Franky D. Gonzalez, winner of the 2020 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
Weakest Link host Jane Lynch and fellow Redbird to appear on Hoda & Jenna show
Retired Illinois State employee and three-time alum Dr. Sally Pyne ’78, M.S. ’87, Ph.D. ’99, will make her national television debut Friday morning on Today With Hoda & Jenna as one of the contestants for a round of the Weakest Link hosted by fellow Redbird Jane Lynch ’82.
Photo gallery: Art and music classes get creative during fall semester
Faculty and students across Illinois State University’s campus continue to engage safely in teaching and learning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Creative Con virtually connects students from all majors to creative careers
Students explore career options and ideas with alumni and employers with creative skills.
School of Theatre and Dance alumni nominated for 2020 Equity Jeff Awards
Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance alumni received nominations in multiple categories for the 2020 Equity Jeff Awards.
Redbird alum’s voice and passions earn him inaugural Colman Domingo Award
In finding his passions and following his dreams, York Walker ’09 was named the first recipient of the Colman Domingo Award.
Practicum problem solvers: How guest speakers enriched theatre education during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, practicum hours along with in-person classes and productions in the School of Theatre and Dance were suspended in March. Theatre practitioners, however, are known for their ability to find creative solutions in difficult situations, and the response to the pandemic called this can-do attitude forward.
Taking flight: Theatre teacher education prospect earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Incoming Illinois State freshman Parker Daugherty could sense the excitement. He was serving one afternoon through Feed My Sheep, a backpack program his church started a few years ago that provides meals to students who qualify for free and reduced school lunches. Daugherty, who is days away from finishing up his senior year at LeRoy High School, was stuffing food in the backpack when a little boy let out a gleeful yell. It turned out Daugherty had just packed his favorite cereal.