University Theatre Club

04/26/2023

GRANNIES 2023 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

University Theatre presents our annual award show and celebration, The Grannies. Everyone in the department is invited to this black-tie event. The Grannies is always a fun time with the whole department and our way to show the studio shows and seniors our appreciation. People can also take pictures outside of Simpkins starting at 6:30 pm. We will be sending out voting for the awards and superlatives, so be on the lookout for that and mark Grannies on your calendar.

10/29/2022

LESS THAN 48 HOURS UNTIL ROCKY HORROR! Tomorrow at 10:00 p.m. in Simpkins Theatre! There will be snacks, raffle baskets, and a COSTUME CONTEST! We encourage you to bring a pillow/blanket for your own comfort. SEE YOU THERE!!!

10/19/2022

We are so excited to be co-hosting this event with the WIU Film Club! The movie will start at 10:00 p.m., doors open at 9:30 p.m. There will be concessions and raffle baskets. We are also having a costume contest, so bring your costume and win some prizes! We are so excited to have a spook-tacular night. See you there!!

ROCKY HORROR IS BACK‼️

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 30TH💋

09/12/2022

Hello Everyone! University Theatre Club will be holding their first open meeting this Friday (Sept. 16) at 5:00 in Hainline lobby! We have some exciting announcements to get out to you all! Every one is welcom and highly encouraged to come, ESPECIALLY FRESHMEN, and be apart of our amazing organization! It costs absolutely nothing, AND we will be having FREE PIZZA at our first meeting! See you all Friday!!!!

12/01/2021

Here are our performers for our 2021 Christmas Cabaret!

*Performers be on the lookout for an email some time soon for more details.*

**In the meantime, please get your sheet music to Sharon by the end of this week!*

Congrats!

11/08/2021

University Theatre is proudly hosting Christmas Cabaret Auditions on November 17th at 5 p.m. The show itself will be on December 12th at 6 p.m. If you have any questions please comment below. Get in the Holiday Spirit early and we hope to see you at auditions.

10/05/2021

UT BOARD SPOTLIGHT:

Meet our UT Secretary, McGwire Holman!

Hello everyone! My name is McGwire Holman, I am a Junior BFA major and a dance minor. I am the Secretary of University Theatre! My favorite role that I have played is Caleb from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." I got to sing really old, but classic songs. As well as dance, do flips, round offs, coffee grinders, and participate in a huge fight scene (Choreographed of course). One event that I am super excited about, is the Twisted Script/Broadway Backwards. I love hearing peoples' takes on songs and scenes made for different genders, and seeing what hilarious blocking and stories they come up with. As the person that takes notes of what we're doing, I'm super excited for what UT has in store this year for the students of WIU!

09/20/2021

UT BOARD SPOTLIGHT:

Meet our UT Head of Social Media, Kelly Brown!

Hello everyone! My name is Kelly Brown, I am a Junior BFA and I am the Head of Social Media and Public Relations for University Theatre! My favorite role that I have played is Race from Newsies. I got to sing some powerful songs and dance till I was drenched in sweat (which isn't very hard if you know me). One event that I am super excited about, is the Scavenger Hunt! I love going on adventures and getting my adrenaline going! I'm super excited for what UT has in store this year!

09/16/2021

We will see everybody at 5:00 p.m. in Hainline! Everyone in the department, BAs, MFAs, and BFAs, are all welcome!

Also, encase people weren't aware we will have FREE PIZZA!

09/14/2021

Just a reminder, University Theatre is happily having its first open meeting of the semester this Thursday, September 16, at 5:00 p.m. in Hainline Theatre. The entire department is invited and encouraged to come. THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA!! If you plan on attending, please comment down below so that we can get a head count for the FREE PIZZA! We hope to see everyone there!

ALSO FREE PIZZA!

09/14/2021

UT BOARD SPOTLIGHT:

Meet our UT Vice President, Tori Lynn!

Hey everyone!! My name is Tori Lynn, I am a junior BFA and I am the Vice President/Head of Events for the University Theatre Club! Although I have enjoyed every role I’ve played, playing Lois Lane in "Kiss Me Kate" was so much fun and I grew a ton as an actress. My favorite holiday is Christmas so I am ECSTATIC about our Christmas Cab event in December. The thing I’m looking forward to most is having this group of people together after so much time apart because of the pandemic. I thrive in a room full of energy and can’t wait for our first open meeting!

09/11/2021

Hello, everyone! University Theatre is happily having its first open meeting of the semester this Thursday, September 16, at 5:00 p.m. in Hainline Theatre! We are so excited to have new people come and hear about the exciting things UT is doing this year. When you come, you can hear about all the events we are planning this year and learn more about what UT is exactly.

We also want to hear from you! If you have any ideas of things that you would like to see in the department (any specific workshops, new events, or anything to make the Theatre and Dance Department an even better place to be), please bring them to the meeting. We would love to hear your thoughts. We are also trying to get more BA involvement and provide ways for BAs to let their voice be heard.

Best of all, if you come to the meeting, UT will be providing FREE PIZZA for anyone who attends the meeting. So, no need to worry about missing dinner. We are SOOOOO excited for what is coming this year and we hope to see you on Thursday!