...at UNI Interpreter's Theatre

Hey there, Panthers! If any of you are interested in attending a free production on campus or even want to audition for a future performance, University of Northern Iowa's Interpreter's Theatre is one of the places to check out, for sure. This coming November, students will be performing in an original production written by our very own Dr. Paul Siddens III, Emma Nichols Chase, Katie Grassi, Nathan Greve, Luke Hanson, Peter Seifert, Philippa Siddens, and Hayley White. This show is called Just Another Day in Paradise and is a one-act about a school shooting. It brings about several controversial issues and really makes the audience think deeply about things they'd never really thought of before.

The cast blocks Scene One of Just Another Day in Paradise at one of their first rehearsals.

The production is still in the early stages of its rehearsal process, but by the time it opens the second week of November, it will be open to whomever wishes to attend. If you have any classes for which you need to attend an on-campus event, consider coming on over to the Interpreter's Theatre. It is located on the first floor in the Lang building and is a small blackbox theater, allowing for a close connection with its audience members.

As I am a brand new freshman, this is my first production in which I have participated on the UNI campus. So far, I am very much enjoying the experience at the Interpreter's Theatre and I have already made several new friends who have really helped me to become acclimated to the university. 

If you're interested in getting involved, check out the Interpreter's Theatre's page at http://www.uni.edu/interptheatre/. Just Another Day in Paradise will be showing November 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30pm. Tickets are free but are first come first serve, so make sure you show up at around 6:30 to get a good seat. Come support UNI's Fine Arts and think in ways you've never thought to think before.

- STAR, Lauren