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Lookingglass Theatre uses podcasts to virtually bring artists and theater organizations to the public.

Chicago theaters continue to deliver art during stay-at-home orders

Rayna Song, Reporter
May 21, 2020
The 2012 production of “Metamorphoses” at Lookingglass Theatre Company. The theater company was founded by Northwestern alums after an experimental production of “Alice in Wonderland” in 1987.

Lookingglass Theatre Company builds community and inventive art through its unique ensemble-based approach

Gabriela Carroll, Reporter
May 13, 2020
White Snake controls the water spirits during her battle with Fa Hai, the villain of the play. Communication senior Mari Uchida, who plays the role of White Snake, said she hopes this encourages more representation for people of all ethnicities in theater.

Lovers and Madmen play retells ancient Chinese myth

Catherine Kim, A&E Assistant Editor
February 23, 2017
Performance studies Prof. Mary Zimmerman's latest play “The White Snake” will open in Chicago on May 3 at the Goodman Theatre. The three-time NU alumna is a Tony Award winner and has directed theater productions in Milan, Italy and New York City.

Performance studies professor directs plays around the world

Stephanie Kelly, Reporter
April 8, 2014
Orpheus (Usman Ally) pleads to Hades (Douglas Hara) for his dead wife, Eurydice (Lauren Orkus) in “Metamorphoses.”

Theater Review: Despite stunning visuals, ‘Metamorphoses’ does not dig into the depths of its waters

Iman Childs, Columnist
November 15, 2012
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