As a student at UNI with many passions, it has been rather difficult for me to narrow down my major/minor to only two fields of study. One of my biggest passions is theatre. I love performing, writing, learning the history of theatre, the whole nine yards.
Unfortunately, with an English major and Public Relations minor (as well as having a job and being involved in my sorority), I did not feel that I would have enough time to dedicate to a second minor. I was extremely thrilled to find out that I can still be very involved in the theatre community here at UNI while having a different major!
For starters, the UNI theatre department offers lots of classes that any student can take. Many of these classes qualify to fulfill the LAC or Liberal Arts Core that all students are required to complete. These classes include everything from playwriting, learning the art of theatre, and even getting to work onstage and perform scenes during class. UNI is well-known for its teachers and professors in the theatre program who are very experienced and great mentors as well. I currently am taking a Shakespeare class and get to do such activities as perform sonnets, work on physical movement for the stage, and help others practice their lines for the upcoming Strayer-Wood Theatre production of Merchant of Venice.
Also, the annual 10 Minute Play Festival is just around the corner, and like all UNI productions, anyone can audition! The 10 Minute Play Festival is an especially great opportunity for those who worry about the time commitment of being in a production, as the 10 Minute plays are only allotted 3 hours of rehearsal total. The really cool thing about the festival is that all of the plays are written and submitted by UNI students!
If acting isn't necessarily "your thing" and you're more of a spectator, you're in luck. As a UNI student, all shows in the Strayer-Wood Theater are free with your Student ID card. Beyond that, all students receive two free tickets to the Gallagher Bluedorn each semester to the show(s) of their choice! Pretty sweet deal if you ask me.
To learn more about the UNI Theatre Department and see a list of upcoming shows, click the link below:
Follow your dreams, and break a leg!
-Emily
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