Whether you’re a theatre major or a casual enjoyer, Northwestern is bursting with theatre opportunities to match everyone’s interests. With 18 different student-run groups, it’s hard not to want to get involved in a production or catch a performance on campus. Check out these student theatre groups at NU. Arts Alliance As NU’s oldest student.
“Jury Duty” captured hearts and minds across the world this spring. A new comedy show, it follows a court case through the eyes of one juror who thinks it’s all real — but everyone else is an actor. David Brown (Communication ’16) plays Todd, a socially awkward inventor who builds a friendship with the non-actor.
While Northwestern’s mask mandate is ending, The Panini Players will keep theirs on. The group performs commedia dell’arte circa the 18th century bubonic plague pandemic. The Italian theatre form combines comedy, improv, stock characters and masks reminiscent of plague doctors. The Panini Players pair this traditional type of theatre with a not-so traditional twist: The.
Northwestern is known for having one of the best theater programs in the country, but outside of the major, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in the robust drama scene on campus. While each board or theater group has a different petition or audition process, all are eager to recruit freshmen.