UIS Theatre

Rhys Lovell, the artistic director at the Heartland Theatre Company in Bloomington, Ill. spoke to Community Voices about his role as guest director for "John Proctor is the Villain," a performance put on by the UIS Theatre program. Lovell talked about the play which revisits "The Crucible" and explores how some protagonists can be viewed as flawed with modern-day lenses. The play runs April 12-14 and 18-20. For more information about tickets visit: https://uispac.com/john-proctor-is-the-villain-uis-theatre/

The UIS Theatre Department will present Lucas Hnath's "A Doll's House Part 2" April 1-3 and 7-9. Director Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson spoke to Community Voices about the play that picks up after the events in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House." Tickets are available by calling 217-206-6160.

This October the UIS theatre department will present "Stop Kiss" by Diana Son and directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson. Joined by actors Siobhan Hoskins and Nia Tiller, Thibodeaux-Thompson spoke to Community Voices about the play and why it's message is important today. The group also discussed a return to live theatre and gave a synopsis of the show.

Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson is Professor of Theatre and Director of UIS Theatre. He is currently directing the Fall 2020 UIS Theatre's Production of John…

UIS Theatre will open their season with God of Carnage. In other news, UIS Studio Theatre, where UIS Theatre houses their productions is newly…