Willkommen and bienvenue to “Cabaret” at Augustana
The Augustana theater department will be putting on a production of “Cabaret” from Nov. 17-20. It is a funny yet heart-wrenching tale that takes place in pre-WWII Germany. “Cabaret” premiered in 1966...
View ArticleA silent play speaks volumes
The silent drama, “Small Mouth Sounds” will appear on the mainstage March 16-19. Written by Bess Wohl, the play features six troubled people coming to the realization that silence does not always...
View ArticleA day in the life of a costume shop worker
Augustana’s theater program never fails to amaze its audiences on stage, but behind-the-scenes workers are the backbone of these productions. Those working in the costume shop keep the actors looking...
View Article“God of Vengeance” deserves a standing ovation
Content warning: sexual harassment and violence The empathic drama “God of Vengeance” is the second student-directed production led by senior Synth Gonzalez. The show will be performed in the Brunner...
View ArticleAugie wraps up theater productions for the year with “The Memo”
The Augustana Department of Theatre arts presented its performances of “The Memo” on May 11-14. This rounded out Augie’s theatre productions of the 2022-2023 school year. “The Memo” was originally...
View Article“Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy” sinks its teeth into October
With comedy, vampires and fake blood, “Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy” intends to make you laugh, cry and enhance the power of women. This play is an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula,”...
View ArticleDelayed Betrayal takes the stage offering drama and love triangles
The Augustana theater department puts “Betrayal” into the spotlight. Written by Harold Pinter, the play is directed by senior Roger Pavey. The show focuses on the lives of three main characters,...
View Article“Nine” hits the Quad Cities for first time
Augustana’s premiere of “Nine” will take the main stage Nov. 16 in a whirlwind of drama, music and love depicting the story of troubled Italian filmmaker Guido Contini. This musical follows the story...
View ArticlePrivate Lives: A passion project behind the scenes
As the moon made its appearance in the dark sky above the quad on Feb. 13, many students were heading to their dorms in hopes of ending their evening. But some passionate theater students were sitting...
View ArticleAugustana theatre students immerse into “The Stacks”
At Moline’s Sound Conservatory, an immersive show removed the divide between actor and audience. Offered Feb. 22 to March 2, Director Ben Gougeon’s production of “The Stacks” offered no seating for the...
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