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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.

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The UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts will present the musical “Songs for a New World” by Jason Robert Brown, May 1-7. A moment in time Posted 6 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021 ‘Songs for a New World’ takes the online stage Read more about A moment in time The UWL Department of Theatre Arts will present the original children’s play, “Squiggles,” March 29-April 16. ‘Squiggles’ Posted 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 UWL students write, perform children’s play that celebrates the perfectly imperfect in us all Read more about ‘Squiggles’ Live stream performances of 'Influence' will be at 7:30 p.m. March 10-13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14. On demand streaming will be available March 15-19. 'Influence' Posted 7:01 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 Theatre Department's Comedy of errors satirizes human folly in the digital age Read more about 'Influence'
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Theatre Arts kudos

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

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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