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UWL Theatre Program Named Best in Wisconsin!

Click the link above to read about OnStage Blog choosing UWL as one of the best theatre programs in the United States.  The listing of all 50 programs can be found here.

Announcing:  NEW DANCE MINOR

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Dance Minor Announcement

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An original UWL play about 9-11 has won numerous awards from The National Committee of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Theatre acclaim Posted 7 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 National group honors original play about 9-11 Read more about Theatre acclaim “She Loves Me,” a charming, romantic comedy about idealism and the promise of true love, runs at 7:30 p.m. April 22-23 and 28-30 and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 24 and May 1. Performances are in Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th St. Theatre production set Posted 8 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 Students to perform romantic Broadway musical Read more about Theatre production set The Theatre Arts Department will hold a weekend of entertainment to shine a spotlight on students. Student showcase Posted 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 UWL Theatre shines spotlight on student talent Read more about Student showcase
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Laurie Kincman

Laurie Kincman, Theatre Arts, authored the book "The Stage Manager's Toolkit" published on Dec. 30, 2020 by Routledge Press. The expanded third edition has a heightened focus on students and early-career professionals and is accompanied by a companion website with templates, samples and course materials for educators.

Submitted on: Jan. 29, 2021

Gregory Parmeter

Gregory Parmeter, Theatre Arts, directed "War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast" on Monday, Oct. 19 in Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts. Tickets are available now to purchase on the UWL Theatre's webpage (www.uwlax.edu/theatre-arts) with streaming performances beginning October 23 through November 1. The production team included Greg Parmeter (director), Corinne Kessler (assistant director), Sydney Smith (stage manager), Joe Anderson and Michelle Collyar (costume designers), Megan Morey (technical director), Ben Golden (sound engineer/lighting designer), and Mandy Kolbe (lighting and scenic designer).

Submitted on: Oct. 19, 2020

Mary Leonard and Kathryn Moran

Mary Leonard and Kathryn Moran, both Theatre Arts, presented "Behind the Scenes of UWL's Little Women" at UWL's Creative Imperatives on March 3 in La Crosse.

Submitted on: Mar. 9, 2020

Michelle Collyar

Michelle Collyar, Theatre Arts, presented "Re-imagining Costume Construction for Theatre and Dance" at UWL's Creative Imperatives on March 3 in La Crosse.

Submitted on: Mar. 9, 2020

Amanda Kolbe, Kathryn Link and Megan Morey

Amanda Kolbe, Kathryn Link and Megan Morey, all Theatre Arts, presented "I Can Do That Backward--and in Steel-Toed Boots" at UWL's Creative Imperatives on March 2 in La Crosse.

Submitted on: Mar. 9, 2020

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Calahan Skogman, Theatre Performance (Class of 2016) Matthias, Shadow and Bone (Netflix) "Among the many seasons in my journey as an actor, my time spent with UWL Theatre was not only the most special, but the most important. The program offered me incredible opportunities and instilled in me a profound belief in myself as a young artist. It was there that I was fostered by my first theatrical family, and I am forever grateful." Alumni Spotlight--Calahan Skogman Calahan Skogman, Theatre Performance (Class of 2016) Matthias, Shadow and Bone (Netflix) "Among the many seasons in my journey as an actor, my time spent with UWL Theatre was not only the most special, but the most important. The program offered me incredible opportunities and instilled in me a profound belief in myself as a young artist. It was there that I was fostered by my first theatrical family, and I am forever grateful."
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Class Assignment--Lighting Design Class, taught by Mandy Kolbe Lighting Design Class Class Assignment--Lighting Design Class, taught by Mandy Kolbe
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Camille Foss (Class of 2022) focusing lights for the production of Love/Sick in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall. Focusing Lights Camille Foss (Class of 2022) focusing lights for the production of Love/Sick in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall.
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UWL Theatre faculty, Megan Morey, welding scenery for the production, The Revolutionists. Welding in the Scene Shop UWL Theatre faculty, Megan Morey, welding scenery for the production, The Revolutionists.
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UWL Theatre's Green Room. Each year, graduating theatre majors "paint a brick" in the Green Room to commemorate their time at UWL. Is yours in this photo? Green Room Memories UWL Theatre's Green Room. Each year, graduating theatre majors "paint a brick" in the Green Room to commemorate their time at UWL. Is yours in this photo?
UWL Theatre student, Nina Fredrickson, sewing costumes for the productions of Love/Sick and The Revolutionists in the costume shop. Costume Shop UWL Theatre student, Nina Fredrickson, sewing costumes for the productions of Love/Sick and The Revolutionists in the costume shop.
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Students have opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets, painting, designing props, etc. Student Building Scenery Students have opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets, painting, designing props, etc.
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UWL Theatre faculty, Ben Golden, works with a student to prepare and focus lights for the production of Love/Sick in Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall. Focusing Lights UWL Theatre faculty, Ben Golden, works with a student to prepare and focus lights for the production of Love/Sick in Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall.
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