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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


One actor in a skirt, blouse and red cape holds their hands to their face in delight. Another in a vest, scarf and plague-era mask watches them with their hands limp in front of them.

The Panini Players serve sandwiches with a side of Renaissance-era improv

March 2, 2022

While Northwestern’s mask mandate is ending, The Panini Players will keep theirs on. The group performs commedia dell’arte circa the 18th century bubonic plague pandemic. The Italian theatre form...

A person dressed in a mask with a bulbous nose and a red cap stands next to a person wearing a dress. The person in the dress is holding the arm and leaning on the shoulder of the other person.

Commedia dell’arte group Panini Players to perform murder mystery, serve sandwiches at Saturday performance

November 19, 2021

Much like their name describes, the Panini Players promise comedy, intrigue and sandwiches at their upcoming performance. The performance, “Blood and Beans,” will take place Saturday at 7 and 10...

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