2019-2020 SEASON

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Theatre Arts suspended all production activities for “You Can’t Take It With You." We will continue to provide information to our students and patrons via email, our website: https://www.uidaho.edu/class/theatre and social media.

Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Spring 2020 Theatre Graduates

The Department of Theatre Arts and Cornerstone Theatre Company were pleased to hold a virtual spring commencement ceremony for our graduating class of 2020 on May 16, 2020.

Congratulations to all of our graduates and thank you to all those who joined us in celebrating the extraordinary achievements of our 2020 graduating class. This was a difficult final semester for all of our students, but we didn't want to miss this opportunity to recognize our graduate's academic accomplishments and pay tribute to them as we send them off into the world to make their mark, change lives and make theatre!

Greenroom Chats

These virtual meetings bring experienced theatre professionals from around the world to our students via Zoom for revealing conversations about creativity and success in the real world. Previous presenters have included award-winning playwrights, performers, casting directors, puppet masters, company executives and others sharing their stories and wisdom. All Greenroom Chats begin at 1:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. If you would like to join us for a particular presentation, please request the Zoom link from the Department of Theatre Arts at theatre@uidaho.edu

Recent highlights:

• March 27, Patrick Du Laney, Broadway performer with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
• April 3, Paul Conroy, Artistic Director, Out Front Theatre
• April 10, Elaine Daugherty and Kelly Quinnett, Intimacy Directors and Theatre Educators
• April 17, Cynthia Fleming, Executive Artistic Director of Salt Lake Acting Company
• April 24, Jonathan Infante, Producer, Director, Video Designer, Hologram Engineer
• May 1, Catrine McGregor, Producer and Casting Director
• May 8, Darrell Wagner, Costume and Make-up Designer

Virtual Designer Presentations for "You Can't Take It With You"

If you missed our behind-the-scenes look at how a production is created, you can still watch a video recording of the virtual presentation by the designers of "You Can't Take It With You." Director Craig A. Miller and his artistic team had been working together since January to create the look and feel of this award-winning comedy. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit and all meetings and rehearsals ceased. On April 9, Craig and company showcased their designs, from scenic to costumes, sound, lights and more. Watch the video presentation.