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Bids for the old theatre property on Iglehart Ave. will close April 19. The university has owned the property since they purchased it from the Evansville Catholic Diocese in 1970.

Old theatre properties to be auctioned off

Noah Alatza, Community Engagement Manager March 23, 2018

The aged walls of the former Indiana State University - Evansville Playhouse on the westside of the city quietly blended in the with the backdrop of homes straddling Iglehart Avenue. The Playhouse...

What goes around comes around

What goes around comes around

Noah Alatza, Community Engagement Manager February 16, 2018

The revolving door in the Performance Center does not perform. The university has no clear timeline as to when it will be fixed after remaining inoperable for over a month. Construction Project...

Junior philosophy and theatre major Andrea Morgan Doyle reads lines for one of the plays presented by the STAGEtwo Playwriting Workshop participants and community actors. Dale wrote a play that her fellow students performed at the event Friday evening.

USI community collaborates at playwriting workshop

Gabi Wy, Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2017

When Andrea Morgan Dale heard her professor speak about Plato's “Symposium” and the philosophy of love last fall, she knew she had to write about it. "My play, 'The Philosophy of Love,' is about...

Clifton Jett, president of the Black Student Union introduces Cornell William Brooks, president and CEO for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Freshman overcomes adversity

Gabi Wy, Features Editor February 9, 2017

Immediately after high school graduation, Clifton Jett’s mother sat down with her son and asked if he wanted to pursue college. “I was diagnosed with a learning disability in the second grade and...

Many of Jonathon Becker’s theater masks on display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. The masks will be on display until Feb. 18 when a closing ceremony will take place.

New Harmony Gallery features theater masks

Taylor Hall, Staff Writer February 1, 2017

After making theater masks for more than 20 years, Jonathan Becker’s works will be on display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. “It always feels great to be recognized for the work I’ve...

After putting a sword through Mr. Burnss side, Bart Simpson kicks Mr. Burns on to the ground in revenge.

‘Mr. Burns’ lacking crucial spark

Gavin Gaddis, Staff writer November 19, 2016

Mr. Burns: a post-electric play is, in a word, problematic. Set mere weeks after a virus wipes away most of humanity, “Mr. Burns” opens with several survivors sitting around a campfire reminiscing...

Students walking to class often pass by bulletin boards like these filled with information about upcoming events and important information for on campus events.

More than a T-Shirt member

Gabi Wy, Features Editor August 24, 2016

Freshman Clifton Jett wanted to join “everything” college had to offer. The day before classes started, he spoke at the first Christian service offered by university Religious Life. He feels...

Theatre season include three plays, one musical

Gabi Wy August 19, 2015

The university’s theatre program posted the four productions lined up for the 2015-2016 season on their website. Oct. 15-18 USI Theatre will present “Grapes of Wrath,” a play by Frank Galati...

‘Sesame Street’ for grown-ups

Meredith Harris April 10, 2013

Kate, who has been out of school for a couple years and is a kindergarten teaching assistant, is sweet, sassy, honest and caring, said Emily Durchholz, senior theatre arts major. According to Durchholz,...

Production sheds light on history, racism

Ariana Beedie February 27, 2013

The theatre department recently put on an emotionally high production about race, rioting and history. Written by Anna Deavere Smith in 1992, the play “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” is set in Los...

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