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Theatre

The cast of “The Great Sea Serpent” portrays sea creatures using puppets and physical movement.

‘The Great Sea Serpent’ incorporates research, physical storytelling for multidimensional play

May 5, 2024

A metaphorical show about the first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts’ “The Great Sea Serpent” explored the intrusive impact humankind can...

13 pictures of Northwestern students under “WANTED” posters

‘Previously on Big Brother:’ Reality TV meets NU theatre community

May 5, 2024

Ever since he was young, Communication junior Drew Slager has had two great loves: theatre and reality television competition shows. To reconcile these passions at Northwestern, Slager turned an idea...

An illustration depicting a framed painted portrait of a woman, a briefcase surrounded by lightning bolts and a bluebird. The background is a musical notation on a blue-to-yellow gradient.

The 93rd annual Waa-Mu Show ‘Taken Away’ makes ambitious choice with trilogy structure

May 2, 2024

A writer’s room as large as the Waa-Mu Show’s student team comes with benefits and drawbacks. For one, there is an almost boundless well of ideas to work with. However, having too many hands on the...

The “Shikhandi” cast drew on their unique talents, improvisation exercises and games to develop their characters.

Vibrant Colors Collective’s ‘Shikhandi’ to reenact origin of first nonbinary Indian myth figure

May 2, 2024

When Communication and Weinberg senior Mantra Radhakrishnan saw the play “Shikhandi” in Bengaluru, India, where she grew up, she was struck by its comedic retelling of the origin of Indian mythology’s...

Fanny (Communication sophomore Faith Walh) and members of the ensemble dance together on the stage of Ethel M. Barber Theater.

‘How to Know the Wild Flowers: A Map’ encourages healing through nature

April 21, 2024

Wispy, vibrant flowers surrounded the seats at the Ethel M. Barber Theater Friday night, immersing the audience of “How to Know the Wild Flowers: A Map” in an interactive natural experience. With...

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