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Illustration with a box in the middle that says “The Weekend Ahead.” Colorful paint brushes, theatre masks, cameras, pencils and books fill the background, set against a pink backdrop.

The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 7

May 12, 2022

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some student performances you don’t want to miss.  Spectrum Theatre Company: Project NU Shanley Pavilion Friday 7 and 10 p.m., Saturday 2 and...

A man performs on stage in the silhouette of a car.

How to navigate the Northwestern theater scene

August 16, 2021

Northwestern is known for having one of the best theater programs in the country, but outside of the major, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in the robust drama scene on campus.  While...

Cast members rehearse Waa-Mu’s 88th show “For The Record.” The musical theater organization is working to make room for different voices and experiences in this year’s show.

Northwestern theater aims for growth in inclusivity of organizations, productions

October 2, 2019

As a new season of shows begins, members of the Northwestern Student Theatre Coalition are affirming their commitments to make their organizations and productions more inclusive of marginalized students. Communication...

Project NU cast members rehearse for their show. Head writer Janet Lee said it was focused on Asian and Asian American experiences in college.

Overlooked: Students in theatre emphasize need for minority representation

May 27, 2019
Tokenization and stereotyping have played into depictions of people of color throughout the entertainment industry. Students at Northwestern set out to change that.
“Blessings in Disguise” cast rehearses to prepare for their upcoming show.

Project NU 2019 highlights Asian and Asian American students’ experience with mental illness, self-identity

May 8, 2019

While transcribing interviews for her first Project NU, the lines “Northwestern is ‘a sack of potatoes’” where “people are so bland but have the potential to be fried or baked or cooked” are...

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