Theatre news

The scholarly work of 67 Northwestern College students will be on display during the college’s first Celebration of Research on Thursday, April 6, in the Rowenhorst Student Center.

Keely Wright-Ogren '13 was recently awarded the 2017 Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award, which recognizes excellence and creative application of sound in the performing arts.

Karen Bohm Barker, Dr. Dean Calsbeek, Dr. Rebecca Hoey and Dr. Jeff VanDerWerff will serve as academic deans effective July 1.

Northwestern College's theatre department will present “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel March 31 and April 1, 6, 7 and 8 in the Allen Theatre.

Northwestern College’s Drama Ministries Ensemble will tour and perform dramas from the Bible in Albania during spring break March 2–14.

Northwestern College’s popular RUSH student dance concert returns to the stage and will feature 13 dances in a variety of styles, including hip-hop, swing and modern jazz.

Several Northwestern College theatre students were recognized at the Region Five Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines Jan. 22–28.

Twenty-five Northwestern College academic programs are listed in the 2017 edition of Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges.

High school seniors interested in theatre are invited to Northwestern College Theatre Preview Days on Feb. 24 and 25.

The biblical story of “Joseph and His Brothers” will be presented by Northwestern College theatre Nov. 11, 12, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.