‘A blast in the theater’
Written by a UI alumna, “Captain Hellfire” to debut Friday in the Hartung Theater

Raucous pub music fills the theater. Tankards thud against tables and actors sing as elaborate, costumed pirates parade across the stage. Theatre goers of the Palouse should expect all that […]

Past connections and ‘Present Laughter’
UI theater professor discusses journey to Moscow and upcoming play, premiering March 1

Craig Miller’s desire to perform is what initially drew him to the theater industry more than 20 years ago. Now, the University of Idaho associate professor said it is his […]

Pirates, plane crashes and ‘Present Laughter’
Department of Theatre Arts to showcase three plays during spring, starting Wednesday

The lights dim and the applause fades. The audience waits with bated breath in the seconds before the show begins. Actors and actresses wait in the wings — lines memorized […]

Holiday magic at the theater
Two holiday plays open Friday at UI, running through Dec. 9

The University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department is presenting two plays this holiday season to meet the needs of students and community members. “A Midwinter Night’s Dream,” an adaptation of […]

Filling in the awkward silences
UI MFA student creates improv group for those interested in developing theater skills

A new improv and sketch company called Awkward Silence has formed at University of Idaho under the direction of Ricky Kimball, a Masters of Fine Arts directing candidate. Kimball said […]

A passion for the priesthood
UI student discusses life, religious journey and love of music

On Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week, Madison Winn can be found sitting in the back of a windowless University of Idaho classroom, waiting for her communications course to begin. […]

Funding the future of the Kenworthy
Kenworthy to host annual fundraiser Thursday night

The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre will host its annual gala Thursday evening, bringing together members of the Palouse for a night of music and drinks. The Kenworthy’s doors open at […]