Theatre News
Recent News Stories
- The Bridge: Arts
See photos from ‘Life Cycle of A Star’
Read “See photos from ‘Life Cycle of A Star’”The 16th installment of the New Play Initiative, “Life Cycle of a Star,” premiered Nov. 7.
- Academics,
Theatre with impact: Carthage wins two national awards
Read “Theatre with impact: Carthage wins two national awards”The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ACTF) recognized Carthage’s Verbatim Theatre and New Play Initiative programs as distinguished theatre projects.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage musical theatre alumni work on musical with Big Deal Productions
Read “Carthage musical theatre alumni work on musical with Big Deal Productions”Four Carthage musical theatre alumni worked on the play “Something Rotten” with Big Deal Productions in Buffalo Grove, Ill!
- Faculty & Staff Accolades
Prof. Herschel Kruger receives prestigious theatre award
Herschel Kruger, professor of theatre at Carthage, receives Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region III Gold Medallion award.Read “Prof. Herschel Kruger receives prestigious theatre award”
Upcoming Events
Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘Life is a Dream’
Meet Rosaura, who is on a quest to save her honor when she discovers a tower with a prisoner.
Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘Life is a Dream’
Meet Rosaura, who is on a quest to save her honor when she discovers a tower with a prisoner.
Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘Life is a Dream’
Meet Rosaura, who is on a quest to save her honor when she discovers a tower with a prisoner.
Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘Terminal Exhale’
See the Verbatim Theatre Project performance based on interviews with doctors, nurses, surgeons, and mental healthcare providers.
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Arts
See ‘Life Cycle of a Star’ this week
Read “See ‘Life Cycle of a Star’ this week”The Carthage Theatre Department presents play number 16 in their New Play Initiative: “Life Cycle of a Star.”
- The Bridge: Campus News
Theatre students get professional mentorship from First Stage Children’s Theatre
Read “Theatre students get professional mentorship from First Stage Children’s Theatre”Theatre faculty, alumni, and staff share their work with students onstage and backstage at First Stage’s production of “Pete The Cat.”
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage students, alumni, and faculty attend Gun Violence Summit
Read “Carthage students, alumni, and faculty attend Gun Violence Summit”Carthage students and faculty made an impact at the 2024 Emergency Gun Violence Summit.
- The Bridge: Arts
See the Carthage Theatre Department’s production of ‘Eleemosynary’ TODAY
Read “See the Carthage Theatre Department’s production of ‘Eleemosynary’ TODAY”The Carthage Theatre Department presents “Eleemosymary,” directed by Emily Halfmann ’25. See the play Monday, Oct. 14, in the Studio Theatre.
- The Bridge: Arts
The musical ‘Xanadu’ continues this week
Read “The musical ‘Xanadu’ continues this week”Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magical fun of “Xanadu,” a roller-skating, disco-filled adventure that will have you singing along and laughing out loud.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Emily Halfmann ’25 wins Bernie G. Yvon Scholarship
Read “Emily Halfmann ’25 wins Bernie G. Yvon Scholarship”Musical theatre and directing major Emily Halfmann ’25 won the Bernie G. Yvon Scholarship.
