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Bright Lights, Big City Leads to Big Experiences for NWU Theatre Students

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.

Senior Natalia Spengler plays the lead role of Hamlet.

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

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.

Adelaide Daniel performs in "Mamma Mia."

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Theatre Major Finds Solace on Stage Following Houston Hurricane

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.

NWU junior Natalia Spengler studied abroad at the London Academy of Music and Art where she studied Shakespeare and refined her acting style. She will perform in the fall production of "Comedy of Errors."

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Actress Ready to Perform Shakespeare Following London Study Abroad Experience

July 20, 2017

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

Senior Olivia Finnegan performs her solo show at the Fringe World Festival in Australia.

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

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.

Sophomore Eric Kimberly decided to pursue all of his academic passions: theatre, math, and education and is majoring in all three. He is also a peer assistant in Plainsman Hall.

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

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.