Illinois Shakespeare Festival announced the 2023 Actor Honor Roll inductee at this year’s Bard Bash celebration.
Unit: Theatre and Dance
Dogs and Double Dutch: the School of Theatre and Dance presents Princess Fearless
Designed to be inviting for children of all ages, families, and anyone who may just want a break from the concerns of the outside world, Princess Fearless will be performed September 21 through 23.
School of Theatre and Dance announces fall 2023 season
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents the fall 2023 production season. Performances will be held on the campus of Illinois State University with location, dates, and times listed for each show below.
Our Newest Redbirds: Tia Mapp dances into college life
After arriving at Illinois State University and saying goodbye to her family, Tia Mapp began settling into her dorm room in Watterson Towers. Being a college student suddenly felt real for the first time.
Joffrey Ballet CEO Greg Cameron ’80 connects the dots on Redbird Buzz
Greg Cameron ’80 discusses his journey from Illinois State University to becoming the president and chief executive officer at the internationally renowned Joffrey Ballet in Chicago.
The man behind the curtain: Greg Cameron ’80 has served the Chicago arts scene for nearly 40 years
Greg Cameron ’80 is the president and chief executive officer of the Joffrey, an internationally renowned, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization.
Civil Service August Spotlight: Nick Benson
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Center for the Performing Arts manager, Nick Benson.
Redbird Buzz talks ice cream, tacos, wings, and Las Vegas with marketing executive Erin Levzow ’06
Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance alum Erin Levzow ’06 has created a unique path in her career–a path that’s led her to her current role at the Museum of Ice Cream.
Sunset on the Longest Day: An Act of Indigenous Restoration at ISU Horticulture Center
The free, outdoor community performance event is centered around listening to Native Americans as a reconciliatory act of land acknowledgement.
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.