Newman University students Emily Larkin and Courtney Klaus have been chosen to receive Gridiron scholarships, presented by the Kansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Gridiron is… Continue reading Newman students earn journalism scholarships
Theatre Department
Sloppy Joe Improv — it takes hard work to be this funny
As the old saying goes, “The more you laugh, the longer you live.” Well, thanks to the Newman University Sloppy Joe Improv group, life can be extended by several years.… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Improv — it takes hard work to be this funny
Newman University Theatre Department presents ‘The Dog in the Manger’
The Newman University Theatre Department is preparing for their next big production — Lope de Vega’s “The Dog in the Manger” (El Perro del Hortelano). The performances will take place… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents ‘The Dog in the Manger’
Newman University presents Broadway hit ‘Footloose’
Lights, camera and everybody cut footloose. Newman University music and theater department presents Broadway hit “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Newman’s Director of Music Deanne… Continue reading Newman University presents Broadway hit ‘Footloose’
‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ world premiere next Thursday, Feb. 16
The Newman University Theatre Department is set to present the world premiere of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.”
Kapaun Mt. Carmel theatre students enjoy events on campus
The Newman Theatre Department will host a group of theatre students from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School this Friday, Oct. 21. The students will have an opportunity to see… Continue reading Kapaun Mt. Carmel theatre students enjoy events on campus
Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Three years ago Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette conceived the idea to form a project that would help bring joy to the Circle of Friends, a group… Continue reading Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’
Beginning tonight, Thursday Nov. 19, and continuing through the weekend, the Newman Theatre and Music Departments will present the classic musical, “Damn Yankees.” The show tells the story of Old… Continue reading Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’
Newman University Theatre Department to present MultiPLAYcity
The Newman University Theatre Department will present “MultiPLAYcity:” a festival of student-directed one act plays April 10 – April 12 in the Jabara Flexible Theatre, located inside of the De Mattias… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department to present MultiPLAYcity
Newman University to host the musical ‘Pippin’ Mar. 8
The Newman University Theatre Department will host its second play of this school year in early March. The Theatre Department will present the musical “Pippin” on March 8, 9,10 at… Continue reading Newman University to host the musical ‘Pippin’ Mar. 8
Newman University brings back theatre with performances, academic programs
Though all the world’s a stage, the one at Newman University has been less active in recent years than the school has been accustomed to. That will change beginning this… Continue reading Newman University brings back theatre with performances, academic programs
Newman presents ‘Evening of Theatre’ Feb. 18 and 19
The Newman University Music/Theatre Department will present “An Evening of Theatre” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19, in Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts… Continue reading Newman presents ‘Evening of Theatre’ Feb. 18 and 19