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

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Humanity from a Jewish perspective: JTE premieres student-written plays at A Night of New Work

March 1, 2022

Student-written plays “All-In” by Communication junior Andy Hartman and “The Attendant” by Communication senior Ilana Zahava Abuschwill premiere at the Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s “Night of New...

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Lipstick Theatre’s witchy comedy “Sunrise Coven” focuses on idea of healing

February 4, 2022

Lipstick Theatre’s upcoming production “Sunrise Coven” conjures themes of healthcare access from a brew of quirky characters. The group will put on four shows this Friday and Saturday in Shanley...

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The Weekend Ahead, A&E Edition: Campus performances to catch in Week 4

January 27, 2022

If you’re looking for weekend plans, check out some of the student performances premiering on campus. Big Fish — Jewish Theatre Ensemble The Louis Room Norris Friday 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday...

Podculture: Musical ‘Islander’ sails to campus

Podculture: Musical ‘Islander’ sails to campus

November 3, 2021

Sailing in from an island off the coast of Scotland, the Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s Fall Quarter musical “Islander” features two cast members playing 27 characters, live audio looping and a backstage...

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Captured: “Islander,” an a cappella musical with two actors and 27 characters

October 22, 2021

In “Islander,” Eilidh dreams of a life beyond the island on which she grew up. But myth and reality collide when the tide washes a mysterious stranger, who claims to come from another land, onto the...

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