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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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Mathematics and Computer Science Department

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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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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.

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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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NWU 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 NWU 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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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 NWU 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.”

Current Undergraduates

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NWU Theatre Student Cast in Major Motion Picture

Published

June 25, 2012

Just a few weeks ago, Nebraska Wesleyan University student James Hamrick was rehearsing lines for the rock musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.”

The summer theatre opportunity in his native city of Houston, Texas, would add another experience to his already impressive resume.

But an interesting change of events has Hamrick changing his summer plans.

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Theatre Professor Directs First Play Since Undergoing Liver Transplants

Published

April 9, 2012

Joan Korte’s eyes light up with excitement when she describes the costuming for the upcoming production, Learned Ladies.

“Think cupcakes,” she says, describing the fluffy, colorful, period costumes for the Molière comedy set to open on Thursday, April 12.

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Broadway Actress Returns to NWU Stage to Choreograph “Spring Awakening”

Published

January 25, 2012

Nebraska Wesleyan University alumna Emily Kinney hasn’t forgotten what opening night on Broadway feels like: nerves, excitement and more nerves.

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Nebraska Wesleyan to Host Free One-Act Play Festival

Published

November 8, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre Department will hold its fall One-Act Play Festival November 18-21. The student-directed one acts will be performed in two sets.

The first set will be held on Thursday, November 18 and Saturday, November 20, featuring the following one acts:

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Theatre Student Lands Prestigious Apprenticeship

Published

October 18, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior Cristiana Barbatelli was excited about her role as Aunt Eller in the university’s recent musical Oklahoma! Having just returned from an apprenticeship at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival, Barbatelli was eager share her new skills with an audience.

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Final Weekend to See Nebraska Wesleyan's Production "Iphigenia"

Published

September 20, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s next theatre production will tell the ancient Greek myth Iphigenia.

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NWU Alums Return to Direct Theatre Season Opener “The Last Five Years”

Published

July 15, 2010

The last time Alan Brincks and Faith Fossett were on Nebraska Wesleyan University’s theatre stage, he was proposing to his fellow theatre guru.

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Retired Professor Tony Epp to be Recognized at Saturday Theatre Performance

Published

March 31, 2010

A retired French professor and his wife will be recognized for their dedication and support of NWU theatre during the opening weekend of the production Hay Fever.