ISU School of Theatre and Dance

Students take center stage in ISU’s “Into the Woods” production

Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University students are bringing Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Into the Woods to life on stage, presented by the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts’ School of Theatre, Dance and Film. The show is heavily made up of students, including 19 actors in the cast, 19 instrumentalists in the orchestra and countless others in the backstage crew, with some professional […]

October 21, 2025

Entertainment

ISU presents “Lost in Yonkers”, directed by Jane Lynch

NORMAL, Ill. – “Lost in Yonkers” by Neil Simon was performed on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University. The production was directed by Jane Lynch. The play tells the story of Jay and Arty, two brothers who are sent to live with their estranged grandmother for 10 months after their father must leave to become a traveling salesman. Jane Lynch […]

May 6, 2023

Entertainment

Jane Lynch visits ISU as Guest Artist in Residency

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University alum and Emmy-winning actress Jane Lynch returned to the university on Tuesday. She was welcomed as a guest artist in residence. Lynch is spending her time at ISU gaining director experience, leading several senior dance and theatre students through Neil Simon’s play “Lost in Yonkers.” The play takes place in 1942 Brooklyn, following two brothers living with their estranged grandmother after the death of […]

April 18, 2023

COVID-19

Acting without an Audience

Photo courtesy Dillon Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University's teachers and students continue to navigate this "new normal"and stay positive amid this pandemic. One ISU theater student Jackson Dillon adjusts to not being with his classmates. "For my acting class, we’re used to doing it in person, in front of everyone with props. Now we’re really confined to our rooms, with limited space and props," said Dillon. For Dillon's […]

April 8, 2020

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