The NIU Philharmonic Orchestra will perform selections from Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" at their spring...
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“Big Love” opens Friday, April 14 in the NIU School of Theatre and Dance
The NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents Charles Mee's "Big Love" opening Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the...
Roxanna Conner named new director of NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance
Roxanna Conner, an experienced theater professional with a background in education, administration, production and as...
School of Theatre and Dance presents Will Eno’s Middletown
The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will present Will Eno’s Middletown this February 28 through March 4. The play is directed by Kay Martinovich. Performances are at the Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb. Performances will start at 7:30...
The Glass Menagerie runs February 7-11
NIU's School of Theatre and Dance presents The Glass Menagerie, February 7-11 at Huntley Middle School, 1515 South 4th St., in DeKalb. One of the most famous plays in modern theatre, The Glass Menagerie catapulted renowned playwright, Tennessee Williams, to fame. The...
Return to dance puts student in unfamiliar, but rewarding role
As part of her remarks at the commencement ceremonies on Sunday, December 17, NIU Acting President Dr. Lisa Freeman highlighted interesting stories of a graduate from each college. This is the story she shared of the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Christina...
NIU presents “Double Duty: An Improv Experience”
The NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts presents the inaugural project of the Interdisciplinary Student Project Artistry and Research (ISPAR) Grant with a single week of performances of a new improv comedy show, Double Duty: An Improv Experience, December 6, 9...
Business of Dance teaches students to make a living doing what they love
“It’s not about your art, or how you’re going to make your art,” said NIU Professor of Dance Paula Frasz. “It’s about making a living making your art and being an artist.” Twenty-five years ago, when Frasz first joined the faculty at NIU, she conceived of...
Theatre alumna Amber Sallis named ‘Hot new face of theater’ by Chicago Tribune
NIU School of Theatre and Dance alumna Amber Sallis, has been named a "Hot New Face of Theatre Class of 2017" by the Chicago Tribune. Sallis most recently appeared in a Steep Theatre production of "Earthquakes in London." She will next appear in "The Last Days of...
Stevens Building construction “flight”
Construction is well underway on the Stevens Building additions and remodel on the NIU main campus. The building is home to the College of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Anthropology. Many more updates will come in the weeks ahead, but let's start things...