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Actors in the Theatre Department carefully learn various lift sequences to prepare for "Wings".

Storytelling in “Wings” brings the Theatre Department to new heights

3/14/2025 - 2 minute read

As students are nearing the end of the spring semester, Concordia’s Theatre Department is preparing their final production of the year “Wings” written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Tony Vezner. Opening on March 21, “Wings” tells the story of Emily Stilson, a former stunt pilot, as she experiences a life-threatening stroke. Audiences experience an introspective view of how Stilson views the world and her journey with her therapist.

Concordia Theatre Department brings excellence in performance to Arizona

2/21/2025 - 3 minute read

This past week was one of great excitement for many students and faculty in the Theatre Department as they attended Region 8 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Mesa, Arizona. While the Theatre Department regularly attends this annual theatre festival of colleges in the greater western United States, this year's festival brought with it many accomplishments for the students and faculty.

What’s your Endgame?

1/21/2022 - 1 minute read

Concordia’s Theatre Department is giving students the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and contemplate what they’d do differently if given the chance. From Jan 27. to Jan. 30, CUI’s Theatre Department will be showcasing “Endgame” on the big stage.

Into The Woods flyer for Concordia University showings

Step away from the computer and take a walk "Into the Woods"

11/19/2021 - 1 minute read

With all the stress and hair pulling that comes with finals season, you might want to slow your wheels down and take a walk “Into the Woods” as Concordia’s Theatre Department put on yet another star studded show called. “Into the Woods” encompassed a storybook interpretation of characters that mesh into a variety of storybook themes based on classic tales many of us knew growing up.

Wesley Barnes (left) poses with Professor Lori Siekmann (right)

CUI alumnus Wesley Barnes soars into Broadway stardom

11/19/2021 - 2 minute read

Concordia alumnus Wesley Barnes, Broadway performer, currently starring in Broadway’s 50th anniversary tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” graced Concordia Theatre Department’s stage in a nostalgic fashion paying it forward to young and upcoming performers. Barnes spared no details as he discussed the grueling process of auditioning, what it takes to “learn the game” in the performance world, as well as taking your success without letting losses weigh you down.

Kai Parham, junior, lead actor of Every Brilliant Thing, pre-show

Every Brilliant Thing: Q&A talkback seals the show

9/24/2021 - 2 minute read

In a not so surprising turn of events, Kai Parham, junior and Theatre major, seals the “Every Brilliant Thing” performance with a Q&A that leaves audience members feeling seen and heard.

In an intimate and interactive performance, Parham took audience members on a mental health journey that gave them nowhere to hide, resembling a journey through the psyche of the human mind.