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The Shield

The cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" rehearses a scene with Equity Actors Laurie Dawn and Buzz Roddy.

Play to feature family drama, coming-of-age

Susanna Fravell, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

People normally hide their awkward sides, but this was not the case for Eli Young, who tapped into his inner awkwardness for his upcoming role as a teenage boy going through puberty.  The USI Theatre...

Play to portray passion, process

Play to portray passion, process

Emma Corry, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

Jorden Auker Cast members of USI Theatre’s next play describe it as a messy love story. The theatre opens “Italian American Reconciliation,” written John Patrick Shanley and directed by Elliot...

'This is beyond us'

‘This is beyond us’

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor November 14, 2017

Megan Thorne Ashleigh Dulik said so many people in society are asleep at the wheel. “There is so much happening in the world today,” the senior theatre performance major said. “The times...

Jason Merslich (right) and Jesmelie Williams (left) practice their mother and son scene during dress rehearsal for "Anon(ymous)" Monday afternoon. Merslich plays Anon, a refugee trying to find his place in America, in the department's fall play.

“Anon(ymous)” addresses social issues

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 10, 2017

Jason Merslich said “Anon(ymous)” will help give people an open mind if they are willing to listen. The sophomore theatre major is the main character for the university’s fall play. Merslich,...

USI president, Dr. Linda Bennett, cuts the ribbon with LillyBea Ireland at the Performance Center

Ribbon cutting takes center stage

Madison Nelson September 9, 2015

Blevins’ dream was finally recognized Thursday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new $17.2 million facility—just days before the university’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Before...

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