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Student help needed for production of ‘The Producers’

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor March 31, 2022
NMU's Theatre and Dance Department is looking for student help with their upcoming show 'The Producers' with behind-the-scenes work.
THE WOLVES - NMUs most recent production highlights the intricate struggles of teenage girls on a soccer team through their locker room conversations.

‘The Wolves’ captures essence of teenage hardships

Hannah Jenkins, Contributing writer March 7, 2022

From Feb. 18 to 26, NMU’s Theatre and Dance department put on a unique production of “The Wolves.” Written by Sarah DeLappe, this play highlights the ups and downs of female teenage life by exploring...

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NMU Theatre and Dance holds Elf the Musical auditions

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor September 14, 2021
Auditions for NMU's Theatre and Dance winter musical, Elf the Musical will be held on Sept. 13 and 14. NMU community members are invited to audition in addition to NMU students.
FRT 21-22 season

Theatre and Dance release schedule for 21-22 season

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor August 23, 2021

After a year of delayed and virtual performances, the Department of Theatre and Dance is coming back in full swing for the 2021-22 season. They have a lineup of 12 shows that will keep the stage open from...

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Department of Theatre and Dance modernizes Romeo and Juliet

Nate Jacobs April 21, 2021

Northern Michigan University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is producing a modern take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to cap off the end of the 2021 winter semester. The show will be live starting...

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North Coast Dance Festival returns, adopts virtual format

Peter Smedley April 20, 2021

The NMU Department of Theatre and Dance will be hosting the North Coast Dance Festival from April 23 until April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be virtual and tickets will be $17 for the general public,...

Photo of NMU theatre with seats marked off with caution tape

Alpha Psi Omega hosts Hollywood speakers

Rayna Sherbinow February 19, 2021

Empty entertainment venues are a familiar sight these days, and NMU is no exception. The Forest Roberts Theatre’s 515 seats are vacant and draped with yellow caution tape. But the Department of Theatre...

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VIRTUAL REHEARSAL-- Actors and actresses from An/(Ones) Ivory tower meet via zoom to rehearse lines. Due to COVID-19 the performers had to adjust to the unfamiliar format.

An/(Ones) Ivory Tower showing February 12th and 13th

Heather Ufer February 12, 2021

A play written, directed, and produced by NMU students is available for students to enjoy via zoom on February 12 and 13. An/(One’s) Ivory Tower follows a trio of friends performing in a circus who...

Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” to be streamed digitally as a radio play

Ruby Simoneau November 23, 2020

NMU’s Department of Theatre and Dance has found new ways to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic by uploading its performances digitally as well as streaming this year’s holiday production, “A Christmas...

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