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Students in the Theatre Department rehearse the spring play, dressed as hippies in the Vietnam Era. This year, Augustana Theatre’s spring production, directed by Jennifer Popple, is a twist on a classic Shakespeare play. “As You Like It” combines Vietnam with Shakespeare’s wit, to tackle modern issues of identity, gender and love.

Students explore identity in 'As You Like It'

April 30, 2015

Shakespeare’s famous words and 1960s second wave feminism are two things that can be expected of the spring production of “As You Like It.” The application of the Vietnam War era brings a new spin...

The cast of “Katrina—the ‘K’ Word” rehearse in Potter Theatre. The script is based on interviews with New Orleans residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Performances begin on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Augustana students, staff and faculty.
Photo courtesy of Cam Best.

Students take the stage for storm victims

February 5, 2015

For their Stage Direction class, Augustana Theater students have been staging a tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Directed by juniors Luke and Michael Currie, both theatre arts and...

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