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When hundreds of people texted their vision of the state to a pair of American Players Theatre actors, merriment ensues.

Anxiety, at its core, is a deeply human condition. As social creatures, people are prone to intense feelings when outside pressures hinder and interrupt their own experiences.   Audiences were treated to stories and experiences of people dealing with anxiety in the School of Theatre and Dance’s latest performance of “Anxious People!” in the Sally Stevens...

Doors open today for the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s first production of the spring semester.  “Anxious People!” is a play written by Seattle-based Parley Productions member Carol Lee. The play will focus on the cascading stories that testify the relatability of anxiety while traveling through emotions of joy, sorrow and melancholy.  The show...

Be swept away by devilish deals, or if you’re up to it, listen to others’ experiences dealing with anxiety. From fresh new plays to student showcases, the School of Theatre and Dance has something for everyone this upcoming season.  “Anxious People!”  Written by Carol Lee and directed by Alys Dickerson, “Anxious People!” is performed as...

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.

Forward Theater buddy comedy featuring garbage truck workers, 9/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 9/16 & 23. Post-show discussion with playwright Lindsay Joelle, 9/13.