05/09/2024
Announcing the 2024 Interpreters Theatre Award Winners!
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The mission of the UNI Interpreters Theatre program is to offer students opportunities to learn about performance through their participation in the creation, direction, performance, and production of scripts based on social and cultural issues, oral histories, ethnographies and traditional performances of literature. The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability!
04/19/2024
Alert: End The Mass Shooting Epidemic opened last night and it was a stunning performance. Yes, the topic is emotionally charged. However, the director and writer, student Hannah Tibbs, has done a brilliant job creating a thought-provoking and empathy-producing performance. You don't want to miss this!
There are two more opportunities to see it!
Friday, April 19th @ 7:30pm in the Interpreters Theatre (Lang 040)
Saturday, April 20th @7:30 pm in the Interpreters Theatre (Lang 040)
Link to FREE tickets in the comments!
02/23/2024
INTERPRETERS THEATRE AUDITION NOTICE!!
“ALERT: End the Mass Shooting Epidemic,” is written and directed by student Hannah Tibbs. This production seeks to address and provoke thoughtful discussion on the critical issue of mass shootings in our society.
Auditions will take place in the Interpreters Theatre, Room 040 in Lang Hall on March 5th from 4-6pm and March 7th from 8-10pm.
No previous audition or acting experience is necessary for this production! This is more than your usual interp show, as we hope to create something that could inspire change in our communities and the world. We encourage you to join us in doing so by auditioning!
If you have any questions about the show or auditions, please contact the director at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
02/22/2024
CASTING CALL!!
Looking for actors to play roles in a short film mockumentary directed by UNI students. Please contact those listed on the call if you may be interested!
02/06/2024
We are saddened to announce that the scheduled production of Dog Sees God has been officially cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will continue to keep you updated on any and all things happening in the interp!
01/18/2024
The UNI Interpreters Theatre wants to welcome all faculty and students back to campus for the semester! We hope you are all finding ways to stay warm and travel safe during these cold and icy times.
We transition into a very intellectual and thought-provoking part of our season, which features a full-length play, a readers theatre, and showcases led by faculty members of the department.
Stay tuned for all things interp in the upcoming months!
12/11/2023
Congratulations to the cast of Dog Sees God!
Ticketing information will be available soon!
12/02/2023
Guess what?? We have our next set of auditions for our next show!
Dog Sees God, directed by student Isaiah Dale, will hold auditions in the Interpreters Theatre on Thursday and Friday of next week from 3:30-5:30pm!
Audition sides will be provided at auditions, so just bring yourself, a water bottle, and a willingness to have fun!
We are hoping to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the director, [email protected].
11/28/2023
Emeritus faculty and one of the founders of the Interpreters theatre, Karen Mitchell, is directing at the Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Here's everything you need to know.
DATES: Monday, Nov. 27 and Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6:00
DIRECTOR: Karen Mitchell
ASST. DIRECTOR: Grace A. Schoenthal
SYNOPSIS: Laughter and literature collide in this smash hit comedy about books and the people who love them.
SETTING: The United States of America circa now in a living room. This play is stylized like a film documentary.
No experience or preparation needed for audition. You will read from scenes in the script.
11/10/2023
Congratulations to Storytellers Club for a successful performance last night! The stories that were told were very insightful and thought-provoking, and it was a privilege to listen and be a part of the experience.
Thank you to everyone who came and showed support! You all were amazing audience members :)
11/09/2023
Let's meet more students involved with Storytellers Club!
Emma Dunsbergen is a third year student majoring in Communication! They will be directing the piece, "Thanks, Mrs. S" which details about an ELA student who gets the nickname of crybaby from a mean teacher.
Parker Miller is a third year student majoring in Communication! They are directing "Slandering the Hobbit in Righteous Pursuit of Feminine Empowerment" and is an actor in "Gingerbread House," which discusses welcoming home a sister from the psychiatric ward on Christmas Day.
Kellie Stiles is a third year student majoring in Communication! They will be directing the piece "Vultures with Camera" with tells the story of a student who goes to observe a sentencing of a man who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.
Storytellers Club opens TONIGHT, and ONLY TONIGHT! We might have tickets available at the door, but it's still important to reserve your tickets ahead of time!
11/08/2023
Let's meet more students involved with Storytellers Club!
Anna Reisner is a first year student majoring in Communications! They are an actor in the piece "I Will Never Ask A Boy To Dance Again" and they are the director of "My Comfort School" which discusses "Getting rejected from your dream school but still finding a comfort school."
Claire Snyder is a third year student at UNI and is majoring in Communications! They are an actor is the piece "My Comfort School" and are directing "I Will Never Ask A Boy To Dance Again" which discusses "being the “other woman” at a middle school dance."
Opening Night is TOMORROW! Don't forget to reserve your seats in eventbrite!
11/07/2023
Let's meet some students involved with Storyteller's Club!!
Jules Leach is a junior who is majoring in Communication Studies and Interactive Digital Studies! They are directing "The Box" and acting in the piece "Narcissister."
Tatum Peterson is a senior who is majoring in English at UNI! They are the writer of the piece "Narcissister," which tells a story about a narcissistic half-sister.
Storyteller's Club, produced by UNI English Instructor Brooke Wonders, opens in the Interpreters Theatre this Thursday! You can get your tickets by clicking on the link in our bio!
11/06/2023
Let's meet some of the students participating in the Storyteller's Club on Thursday!
Rachel Wagner is a senior at UNI, and they are majoring in English Education. They are a writer and actor of "We Hold the Silence," which delves into 'coming to terms with sexuality'.
Jared Gadson is also a senior at UNI, and they are majoring in Mass Communications. They will be directing "Luchar," which tackles 'offended uncle strangles nephew'.
REMINDER: There will only be 1 performance of Storyteller's Club, so it's important to get your tickets now while you still can! Link to ticket purchase and information is in our bio, as always :)
10/27/2023
A Storyteller's Club? In the Interpreters Theatre?? SIGN ME UP!!🫨
Come join us for ONE NIGHT of a reading of essays written by UNI students! These stories range from personal, social, and political issues and include themes of beauty standards, gender, and so much more!!😵😵
The link to tickets, as always, is linked in our bio! Reminder, this is all happening in ONE night, so get your tickets NOW 🤯
10/12/2023
Happy Opening Night!! 🤠
If you still need to buy tickets, follow this quick process to do so:
1. Click the link in our bio.
2. Hit the "Select a date" button.
3. Select which performance you would like to attend by clicking the 'Tickets' icon.
Then, all you need to do is: choose how many you need, input your personal information, and officially receive your tickets!
It's THAT simple! Seats are starting to fill up fast, so get them now while you still can! It's going to be a great show! 🤠🎭
10/09/2023
Happy Opening Week to The Trail to Oregon!
The cast and crew have been hard at work preparing a show that you don't want to miss! Opening night is THURSDAY of THIS WEEK!! 🤯🤯
Tickets are available via the link in our bio! Get yours while you still can!
09/28/2023
Look at what Dr. Danielle McGeough and their Storytelling and Identity class have been up to!
A look inside their One Sentence Manifesto and reading about performative listening! 🎭📚
09/25/2023
Howdy, Partner! The cast and crew of The Trail to Oregon have been hard at work over these past few weeks, and we have a poster to share for it!
Performances will be October 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7:30 pm. Keep an eye out for an announcement in the coming days about a link to tickets so you can giddy up and reserve seats!
09/06/2023
The official Interpreters Theatre 2023-2024 Season Poster!!
Isn't she a beaut??? 🤩🤩
09/05/2023
Do you like acting? Have you never been in a short film before?
If you answered yes to both these questions, then there is an opportunity for YOU! Audition tapes for "Unexpected Visit" are due Friday, September 15th.
If you have further interest or would like further clarification, contact [email protected]! Best of luck to those who are involved!
08/29/2023
Congratulations to those cast in The Trail to Oregon! Performance dates will be released in the coming days, and ticket information will be available soon.
Stay tuned for more Interpreters Theatre activities and events that we'll be sharing!
08/20/2023
🚨ATTENTION AUDITIONERS🚨
There is an audition form for The Trail to Oregon auditions that you NEED to fill out before Thursday!
You can find this form by clicking the link in our bio!
08/17/2023
Contact director Jayde Marren (.marren) for further questions or clarification!
07/30/2023
🚨AUDITION NOTICE🚨
We are so excited to announce that auditions for The Trail to Oregon will take place in The UNI Interpreters Theatre (Lang Hall Rm 040) on August 24th from 5-8 pm with callbacks the following day!
The director, Jayde Marren, requests that you prepare a 16-32 Bar Cut of a Musical Theatre song that matches the style of this show.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the show or auditions, feel free to reach out to Jayde, who is tagged in this post. Happy Auditioning!
06/01/2023
We are BEYOND excited to announce next year's season!
This next season will feature four shows that will have directors making their Interpeter's Theatre directorial debut!
Check back with us in August for audition information about our first show and further details about our season. Have a wonderful summer!
05/10/2023
Congratulations to our season award winners and to everyone who was involved with making this season a success! We couldn't have done it without your hard work and dedication!
Stay tuned with us so you can be the first to see our announcement of the 2023-2024 season! 💜💜
04/19/2023
Next troupe member! This is Estelle. She’s a freshman here at UNI, and studies Communication & Media. She LOVES studying here at UNI, and she loves her kitty cat Astro! She is pretty silly & enjoys some organized chaos. She works up in the Lang Hall Office so if you ever see her up there say hello! We really really hope y’all are reserving your tickets for our show! First performance is tomorrow at 7:30pm!
03/31/2023
What a wonderful opening night!!
You still have TWO more chances to see Two-Faced!! There aren't many tickets left so get yours while you still can!!
Tonight and Tomorrow at 7:30pm at the Interpeters Theatre! Doors open at 7.
03/30/2023
MEET THE CAST OF TWO-FACED!!
This is Sadie Blomberg, and she is playing the role of Sadie, formally known as Girl 4! She is a first year student and is currently an Exploratory major. Outside of the theater, Sadie is involved with the women’s chorus of Caecilians, the concert band playing the clarinet, and the Student Nature Society.
TONIGHT IS OPENING NIGHT!! If you STILL haven't gotten your tickets to see Two-Faced, you're running out of time to do so!! Link to tickets is still in our bio!!
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Meet: Ashton Nanke from Keyboard Memories “Hello! My name is Ashton Nanke (he/him/his). I’m a Digital Media Production major, and this will be my first performance at UNI! Being able to work behind the scenes a bit as well as on stage is always a very fun experience, and I can’t wait to show people what we’ve all been working on. Enjoy the show!“ FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve your MEMORIES tix ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memories-decade-of-depression-keyboardforget-uni-interpreters-theatre-tickets-187717346637?fbclid=IwAR0e5bZkkKMsgfKAkVF2MwR0kqnH8dwRAQY8uN___8ccrYZuM-HJYDlqRxAUNI Memories: Decade of Depression & Keyboard/Forget @ UNI Interpreters Theatre Memories is a night of innovative performances. Featuring: A Decade of Depression, Keyboard Memories, and You Have the Right to Forget. www.eventbrite.com This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability! #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo
Meet: Megan Hedtke from You Have the Right to Forget “Megan is excited to be in her first college theatrical performance as the character Skye in the One-Act Play: You Have The Right to Forget. Megan is a freshman at UNI, and this will be her first performance ever as an actor on stage. Megan is usually found backstage in the crew for all of the past theatrical performances she has been in, but is happy she has branched out to be on the other side of the stage. She would like to thank everyone involved in putting on this incredible performance for being so kind and welcoming to her. She would also like to thank all of her friends and family for continuously supporting her in everything she does. She hopes you enjoy the show!” FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memories-decade-of-depression-keyboardforget-uni-interpreters-theatre-tickets-187717346637?fbclid=IwAR0e5bZkkKMsgfKAkVF2MwR0kqnH8dwRAQY8uN___8ccrYZuM-HJYDlqRxAUNI This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo #original #blackmirr
Meet: Claire Smith from Keyboard Memories “This is my first show with the Interpreter's Theatre, but I have loved performing for a long time. I am 18 years old, my major is Social Work, and my favorite line is "I don't know anything about poetry, I'm more of a werewolf and teen drama historian.” FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve your MEMORIES tix ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memories-decade-of-depression-keyboardforget-uni-interpreters-theatre-tickets-187717346637?fbclid=IwAR0e5bZkkKMsgfKAkVF2MwR0kqnH8dwRAQY8uN___8ccrYZuM-HJYDlqRxAUNI Memories: Decade of Depression & Keyboard/Forget @ UNI Interpreters Theatre Memories is a night of innovative performances. Featuring: A Decade of Depression, Keyboard Memories, and You Have the Right to Forget. www.eventbrite.com This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability! #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo #original #blackmirror #depression #comedy #drama #scienc
Meet: Carson Uthe from You Have the Right to Forget “Carson Uthe is excited to perform in “You Have the Right to Forget” as Reput in his first performance at the Interpreters Theatre. Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he is in his third year at UNI and majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Theatre for Youth. Carson can often be seen walking backwards around campus giving tours to prospective students and making stuff up on the college improv team “Some Assembly Required”. He would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support in all of the silly things he does.” FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve your MEMORIES tix ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memories-decade-of-depression-keyboardforget-uni-interpreters-theatre-tickets-187717346637?fbclid=IwAR0e5bZkkKMsgfKAkVF2MwR0kqnH8dwRAQY8uN___8ccrYZuM-HJYDlqRxAUNI This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo #original #blackmirror #depression #comedy #drama #sciencefiction #cedarvalley #theater #theatre #memories #performance #performan
Meet: Parker Miller from Keyboard Memories “Hi, I'm Parker Miller. I'm from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and this is my first year at UNI. My interests include watching movies and walking around the campus. Ever since high school I've always enjoyed acting in plays and I'm so excited for my UNI debut.” FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve your MEMORIES tix ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memories-decade-of-depression-keyboardforget-uni-interpreters-theatre-tickets-187717346637?fbclid=IwAR0e5bZkkKMsgfKAkVF2MwR0kqnH8dwRAQY8uN___8ccrYZuM-HJYDlqRxAUNI This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability! #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo #original #blackmirror #depression #comedy #drama #sciencefiction #cedarvalley #theater #theatre #memories #performance #performanceart #play #director #keyboard #robot #blm #semicolon #mentalhealth #anxiety #soloshow #brecht
Meet: Braeden Okic from You Have the Right to Forget “Hello, my name is Braeden Okic (pronounced Bray-Den Oak-Itch) but you can call me Brady! I am a freshman here at UNI, my major is Theatre: Performance, and my pronouns are He/Him/His. This is my first theatre related performance here at UNI and I've had a blast working with the crew. I am excited for you all to see the work we have put into these scenes and I hope you enjoy the show! :)” 2 weeks until opening night! FREE tix going fast so don’t forget to reserve your MEMORIES tix ASAP! Eventbrite tix link in bio! Memories: A Night of Performances Exploring the Present, & Future at UNI Interpreters Theatre Thursday 11/4 730PM Friday 11/5 730PM Saturday 11/6 730 PM FREE! Limited seating. Reserve on Eventbrite. LINK IN BIO! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../memories-decade-of... This evening includes three short performances: A Decade of Depression - Written, Directed, & Performed by Niko Wohlford Using dark stand-up comedy, Woflhford recounts their first five years of depression and then compares and contrasts those years to the next five. *NOTE: This performance covers complex issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide, and stages an anxiety attack Keyboard Memories - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery You will earn $1000 and the ability to have a 10-minute conversation with your data created self! You Have the Right to Forget - Written & Directed by Tyler Montgomery Can a memory prove someone innocent, or will they always find them guilty? The Interpreters Theatre performance laboratory embraces inclusivity and equity in our productions, and roles are available for any person and ability! #performancestudies #blackbox #cedarfalls #iowa #waterloo #original #blackmirror #depression #comedy #drama #sciencefiction #cedarvalley #theater #theatre #memories #performance #performanceart #play #director #keyboard #robot #blm #semicolon #mentalhealth #anxiety #soloshow #brecht
**call for auditions!** Th 8/26 5pm & Fri 8/27 5pm Interpreters Theatre - Lang Hall 040 Casting 2 roles! No experience required! Bench: A Play in One Act directed by Jakob Westpfahl #performancestudies #theatre #auditions #northerniowa #fallseason #firstshow #bench #originaltheatre #universityofnortherniowa #cedarfalls #iowa #cedarvalley
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Curtain cleaning party at the Interp! The show must go on…
Wait until you see it under the lights this afternoon! free! Reserve your spot! In a 20-minute walk-through experience, you will enter into 4 utopic and dystopic worlds where the statistics we cite become more than numbers... they become human. You will encounter video projections, art installations, and arguments about the world interpreted by you. Join us for a social-distanced museum experience you wont forget! Tuesday 4/27 330-600PM at UNI Interpreters Theatre, Lang Hall 040 Appointments at 330, 4, 430, 5, and 530. Reserve your FREE social-distanced spot on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nnsdpujx ... or show up & we'll do our best to get you in! *It takes only 20 minutes* Show up a couple minutes before your reservation. Follow /UNIINTERPTHEATRE on Insta and Fbook for updates! #performancestudies #northerniowa #humanizingstatistics #brecht #alienation #projection #installationart #experience #museum
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