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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


Communication senior Sam Linda and Caroline Chu (Communication ’18) rehearse for “Cold Town/Hotline.” The play focuses on a group of volunteers working at a holiday crisis hotline.

Communication alum debuts new Chicago holiday play “Cold Town/Hotline”

November 20, 2019

Last November, Raven Theatre’s artistic director Cody Estle gave writer/director Eli Newell (Communication ’18) a mission: see every holiday play in Chicago and come back with notes. Estle wanted to...

The cast of “Masque Macabre” practices a scene. The show is an immersive theater experience, with audience members playing the roles of party guests.

Northwestern alums tackle immersive theatre in new show “Masque Macabre”

October 3, 2018

To Eli Newell, immersive theatre is appealing because of the combination of an emotional and physical pull directly into the story. As the co-director of Strawdog Theatre Company’s new original theatrical...

Communication freshman Delia Cunningham rehearses for the upcoming production of “FAIR GAME: A Chicago Spectacle.” Cunningham portrays a fictional photographer who serves as the narrative thread in the shows.

Immersive theater piece about 1893 Chicago World’s Fair to premiere at Cahn

November 16, 2017

A&E Audiences who come to Sit and Spin Productions’ fall show will choose their own adventure. Entering one room will immerse them into the story of an architect creating the greatest spectacle...

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