Arts & Design Stories & News

Matthew Bancroft-Smithe standing in the Interpreters Theatre

A new graduate assistant brings his communication and media skills to the Interpreters Theatre

Communication studies is not just newspapers and rhetoric; Matthew Bancroft-Smithe’s work in the Interpreters Theatre is walking proof of otherwise. Bancroft-Smithe is a second-year graduate student in UNI’s Communication and Media program. In Fall 2022 he began a unique new graduate assistantship in the Interpreter’s Theatre, which is the black box theater residing in Lang Hall. Part of the Communication and Media Department, the Interpreters Theatre is a performance laboratory for performance studies class, workshops, and full-length productions. 

Ailey II dancing

AILEY II Nov. 6 performance canceled

The Ailey II performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on Nov. 6 has been canceled.  
Cast of 'Now. Here. This.' on UNI campus

Interpreters Theatre to perform ‘Now. Here. This.’

The University of Northern Iowa’s Interpreters Theatre will present “Now. Here. This.” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3-5. 
Burnt City

‘Burnt City’ battles U.S.-Iran relations with biracial humor and bilingual poetry

“Burnt City" plays Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Northern Iowa's Interpreters Theatre, located in Lang Hall Room 040. 
Documentary film “Gary Kelley - The Film” premiering this month at Gallagher Bluedorn

Documentary film “Gary Kelley” premiering this month at Gallagher Bluedorn

Documentary film “Gary Kelley - The Film” premiering this month at Gallagher BluedornRenowned illustrator and Cedar Falls artist Gary Kelley will be profiled in a world premiere film at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. 

UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”

UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”

UNI art gallery to present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition”The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present “Convergence and Creation of Design: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition," which will open October 10 and remain on display through November 9.

"Roses Are Red" cast members

UNI Interpreters Theatre opens its fall season with ‘Roses Are Red’

The University of Northern Iowa’s Interpreters Theatre is inviting fans of true crime podcasts to “Roses Are Red,” a live performance radio play, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the UNI Interpreters Theatre, Lange 040.
Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken

TheatreUNI presents 'Little Shop of Horrors'

For its second production of the 2022-2023 season, TheatreUNI will present “Little Shop of Horrors,'' directed by Jay Edelnant. 
An American Portrait: the Scholarship Benefit Concert, Friday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m.

UNI School of Music to host 41st annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"An American Portrait" will be the theme of the 41st annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa School of Music.
Musicians playing instruments on stage with conductor

School of Music showcases diverse composers and artists through Amplify Inclusivity initiative

The UNI School of Music is launching Amplify Inclusivity, an initiative to promote diverse composers in curriculum, programming and guest artists.