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Sophomore Emma Watts, First-Year Soryn Richter and Sophomore Allison McPeak rehearse for "Tartuffe."

“Tartuffe” plans to steal the stage

Lexi Woodcock October 14, 2022

A comedic tale of a swindling squatter comes to the mainstage on Oct. 13-16. “Tartuffe” is a theatrical comedy written by the French playwright Molière. Directed by Professor Jeff Coussens, Augustana’s...

From horror to hilarity: The 39 Steps promises laughs

From horror to hilarity: The 39 Steps promises laughs

Etta Brooks March 11, 2022

If you enjoy slapstick comedy performed by a talented cast with strong chemistry, come see "The 39 Steps" on the Mainstage. It is interactive, adventurous and creative. The show parodies prominent historical...

Semester switch changes theater dept. schedule

Abigail Johnson October 24, 2019

Augustana’s switch from a trimester schedule to a semester schedule has led to a lot of mixed emotions throughout campus. One area of Augustana’s campus that has definitely been affected by the switch...

“Three Musketeers” to swashbuckle audiences

“Three Musketeers” to swashbuckle audiences

William Sikich January 23, 2019

On January 25, 2019, the Augustana theater department will premiere its production of Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s “ The Three Musketeers.” The play is being directed by Jeff...

‘Getting Out’ gets to heart of social justice issues

February 10, 2016

The Augustana theater department finished their final performance of Marsha Norman’s play “Getting Out” on Feb. 7. The play was directed by professor Jeff Coussens and revolved around the release...

Plans for College Center theater put on hold

September 13, 2015

The college’s strategic plan to convert the College Center into a “corner for the arts” is currently on hold, due to the initial cost estimates for the entire project. However, the college plans...

Review: 'Something's Afoot' has axe to grind with murder mystery clichés

Review: 'Something's Afoot' has axe to grind with murder mystery clichés

May 9, 2014

The spring musical, “Something’s Afoot,” uses dark humor masked by lively musical numbers to abolish clichés found in the popular 1930s whodunit genre. Just when the plot seems to slide into the...

Preview: ‘Something’s Afoot,’ a musical murder mystery

Preview: ‘Something’s Afoot,’ a musical murder mystery

April 29, 2014

Augustana’s spring musical “Something’s Afoot,” combines comedy with mystery to parody the 1930s detective genre made famous by Agatha Christie. “Something’s Afoot,” opening Friday at 7:30...

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