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SM��̳ Grad Didn't Let Obstacles Stand in Way of Degree

Published

August 6, 2020

Connor Standridge vividly remembers that winter day when he first toured Nebraska Wesleyan University.

The temperature was mild to most Midwesterners but rather chilly for the Houston, Texas native.

Weather aside, Standridge recognized immediately that SM��̳ was where he wanted to pursue his theatre degree.

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Playwriting Class Helps Children Make Sense of Pandemic

Published

May 15, 2020

Like other SM��̳ professors, Rebecca Boesen found herself in unfamiliar territory when she was asked to pivot mid-semester into a distance-learning model.

Boesen approached the new challenge first with caution and concern for students enrolled in her Playwriting II course.

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Theatre Professor Named Faculty Mentor of the Year

Published

November 19, 2019

A Nebraska Wesleyan University theatre professor has been recognized for his work in mentoring his peers.

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OnStage Blog Ranks SM��̳ Theatre Among Nation’s Best

Published

November 13, 2019

OnStage Blog, a popular theatre website known for ranking college-level theatre programs nationwide, has recognized two of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s theatre programs among the best in the country.

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SM��̳ Receives $1 Million for Theatre Renovation Project

Sunderland Foundation Grant-McDonald Theatre

Published

October 29, 2019

A $1 million grant has raised the curtain on Nebraska Wesleyan University’s next facility renovation project.

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Musical Theatre Major Balances “Newsies” With National Performance Opportunity

Published

September 27, 2019

It’s a balancing act.

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With Deafness a Central Issue of the Play “Tribes,” Theatre Students Embrace Challenge of Learning Sign Language

Published

May 3, 2019

Last year when Anna Sell studied abroad in London she made a visit to a local bookstore where she skimmed through plays hoping to find inspiration for the play she would direct the following year.

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Bright Lights, Big City Leads to Big Experiences for SM��̳ Theatre Students

Theatre students, spring break in New York City

Published

April 3, 2019

It comes as no surprise that the bright lights of Broadway intrigued a group of Nebraska Wesleyan University theatre students to spend their spring break in the Big Apple.

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Meet Hamlet: SM��̳’s Prince of Denmark is a Woman of Infinite Zest

Senior Natalia Spengler plays the lead role of Hamlet.

Senior Natalia Spengler and Professor Jack Parkhurst work through the vision of Hamlet.

Published

January 11, 2019

Natalia Spengler isn’t interested in likely stories. Give her a tale that twists. Make it vast. Have it kink and kick and contradict. That’s when you know you have something.

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Theatre Major Finds Solace on Stage Following Houston Hurricane

Adelaide Daniel performs in "Mamma Mia."

Adelaide Daniel plans to work in theatre

Adelaide Daniel spent the semester in Milan, Italy

Published

November 29, 2018

When the curtain opens on Nebraska Wesleyan University’s production of “Mamma Mia”, it will mark Adelaide Daniel’s first major role.

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Study Abroad

Actress Ready to Perform Shakespeare Following London Study Abroad Experience

Published

July 20, 2017

Long hours. Endless work. Tough criticism — experiences a budding Nebraska Wesleyan University actress from Juneau, Alaska, takes seriously.

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Study Abroad Experiences Inspire Student’s Show at World Theatre Festival

Senior Olivia Finnegan performs her solo show

Olivia Finnegan takes a selfie at the Fringe World Festival

Olivia Finnegan's solo show, "Hostel Environment"

Published

March 15, 2017

Her love for theatre, travel and humanity followed her 1,500 miles to Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she will graduate in May with a theatre degree and experiences in 14 countries.

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Three Passions - Three Majors: Sophomore Says Support Helps Him Balance

Published

November 7, 2016

Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore Eric Kimberly discovered his love for theatre in high school. So it was no surprise when he decided to major in theatre in college.

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Nebraska Wesleyan to Open “Boeing Boeing”

Published

September 19, 2016

One of the world’s most performed French plays opens at Nebraska Wesleyan University on September 29.

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Cabaret Weekend Features Sock Hop Theme

Published

September 2, 2016

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Theatre Department will kick off its cabaret season with a sock hop.

Attendees will step into a 1950s diner to enjoy stories and music from the musicals “Grease,” “The Buddy Holly Story,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Always, Patsy Cline,” and more.

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Physics Department

Senior Combines Love of Theatre, Physics for Research in Acoustical Engineering

Published

October 31, 2014

Seeking to find a way to combine both academic interests, Brill discovered the field of vocal acoustics.

Undergraduate Admissions

Theatre Department

An Early Start: New Students Perform in First Theatre Production

Published

August 14, 2014

It’s not unlikely that the students performing in the theatre season opener, “The Wedding Singer,” had a few butterflies on opening night.

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SM��̳ Student Stars in Major Motion Picture “Devil’s Knot”

Published

May 2, 2014

James Hamrick could be walking the red carpet on May 3, but he’s opted for the McDonald Theatre stage instead where he plays Marius in the musical sensation, “Lés Miserables.”

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Weekend Cabaret Will Feature Music From Children’s Stories

Published

February 24, 2014

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Theatre Department will present a weekend cabaret with the theme, “Once Upon a Time: Music, Magic and Mystery.”

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Thousands of Halloween Options Available at SM��̳ Costume Library

Published

October 15, 2013

With over 40,000 costumes in stock and an inventory that is ever increasing, we're sure we can help you find the perfect Halloween costume.

Nebraska Wesleyan University's Costume Library is one of the largest in the Midwest. The Costume Library is open for Halloween costume rentals now through Ocotober 31.

Rental rates:

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Theatre Department

Spring Break Takes Students on Learning, Service Trips

Published

March 11, 2013

From Broadway to Chinatown to Harlem and the nation’s capital, Nebraska Wesleyan students and faculty are foregoing rest and relaxation for special opportunities to learn and serve during spring break.

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National Players to Bring “Animal Farm” to SM��̳ Stage For One Show

Published

October 23, 2012

America’s longest running touring company, National Players, will make a stop at Nebraska Wesleyan University to perform “Animal Farm.”

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SM��̳ Theatre Student Cast in Major Motion Picture