Plays--Reviews

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Triumphant "Mothers Courage" play Northern Iowan 114:26, p.5	12/04/2017	Critic Shelby Welsch reviews the Theatre UNI adaptation of "Mother Courage and Her Daughters". The play was originally written by Bertolt Brecht in 1939 and adapted by Mathew Weedman for this performance; photo.
2	Script reading features mental health Northern Iowan 114:23, p.5	11/13/2017	UNI Interpreters Theatre performs "Genuine Cigarettes. The play was written and directed by Kelso Breitsprecher; photo.
3	"Glass Menagerie" recreated at UNI Northern Iowan 112:41, p.5	03/03/2016	Mattox gives TheatreUNI's performance of "The Glass Meangerie" a favorable review.
4	UNI's RENT Northern Iowan 112:21, p.6	11/09/2015	Mattox gives TheatreUNI's production of "RENT," performed October 29 and 30 and November 1-8, a positive review.
5	"Independence" paints picture of troubled home Northern Iowan 112:13, p.5	10/12/2015	Mattox gives TheatreUNI's production of "Independence" a favorable review.
6	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 111:35, p.3	02/12/2015	Student Jerica Crawford shares her opinion on a live production of Sister Act; photo.
7	Past comes back to bite Northern Iowan 110:52, p.5	04/21/2014	The author found UNI's performance of "August: Osage County" to be realistic, with strong performers. She thought that having the actors smoke non-tobacco cigarettes was annoying. Aside from that, the show was an emotional and enjoyable experience.
8	'Mauritius' brings stamp collecting to extremes Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4	03/03/2014	The play "Mauritius", written by Theresa Rebeck, is all about greed. When their mother passes away, two siblings fight over the book of stamps that was left to them. The show is dramatic and fast paced; photo.
9	Kaleidoscope series presents Rosa Parks play to children for MLK Day Northern Iowan 109:31, p.5	02/01/2013	"Walk on: the Rosa Parks story" was presented by Mad River Theater as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.
10	'8 the Play' brings battle over Prop 8 top life Northern Iowan 109:29, p.4	01/25/2013	Article discusses the UNI Student Theatre Association's production of "8 The Play". The production depicted the process of two California couples working to overturn the landmark measure.
11	Lysistrata gets modernized in time for 2012 elections Northern Iowan 109:13, p.6	10/09/2012	Classic play sheds light on modern day situations in America. Playgoers will welcome the many parallels and references to the present American political situation.
12	'The Yellow Boat' explores life with AIDS through a child's eyes Northern Iowan 108:25, p.6	12/02/2011	Student Theatre Association to present play. Based on a true story, the play uses drama to address a real life situation.
13	Weber's thoughts become reality in 'Why, Felly' Northern Iowan 107:47, p.6	04/05/2011	The Interpreters Theatre presented "Why, Felly", written by Kyle Weber. Play is reviewed.
14	From lipstick to law: "Legally Blonde" delivers Northern Iowan 107:14, p.4	10/15/2010	The musical "Legally Blonde" receives a very good review; photo.
15	Mistakes were (not) made Northern Iowan 106:56, p.2	06/18/2010	Review of "Mistakes Madeline Made"; photo.
16	Count Dracula sucks in audiences with suspense, humor Northern Iowan 106:51, p.7	04/20/2010	Review of production of the play, Count Dracula; photo.
17	"Almost, Maine" set to appear this weekend Northern Iowan 106:25, p.7	12/04/2009	The universality of love is the theme of "Almost, Maine". Some scenes are sweet and some are moments before the happiness. Cast members fall in and out of love during the play; photo.
18	Strayer-Wood Theatre presentation of "Marat/Sade" pushes the boundaries Northern Iowan 106:21, p.10	11/10/2009	Presentation is a play within a play. Real star of the show is guest costume designer, Cat Chow. Sounds of the insane members of the mob made Marat's speeches difficult to understand.
19	"What I Did Last Summer" captures plight of adolescence and conflict Northern Iowan 106:11, p.9	10/06/2009	The A. R. Gurney play is being performed at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. A well-crafted set created a neat atmosphere of the house and the rugged outdoorsy feel of Anna's residence.
20	Torn between two loves Northern Iowan 105:50, p.5	04/17/2009	Review of Sarah Ruhl's play, "Eurydice". The play will be performed in the Bertha Martin Theatre.
21	"Wild at Heart" delights audiences Northern Iowan 105:17, p.9	10/28/2008	Review of the play "Wild at Heart", written and directed by Professor Paul Siddens; photo.
22	Bloodbath at Gallagher-Bluedorn Northern Iowan 105:8, p.8	09/26/2008	Review of traveling company production of Sweeney Todd; photo.
23	New Theatre UNI show is "to die for" Northern Iowan 104:41, p.8	03/07/2008	Theatre UNI's production of "Death of a Salesman" reviewed.
24	"Dead White Males" looks at issues facing modern-day teachers Northern Iowan 104:38, p.4	02/26/2008	Play is a dark comedy that explores the social and political issues facing teachers today.
25	Theatre UNI gets intimate with "Cloud 9" Northern Iowan 104:21, p.10	11/06/2007	"Cloud 9", a presentation of Theatre UNI, reviewed; schedule of upcoming Theatre UNI productions.
26	Believe in the magic of "Midsummer Night" Northern Iowan 104:19, p.9	10/30/2007	Review of Theatre UNI's production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream"; photo.
27	Last chance to see "Harvey" at Oster Regent; play proves to be success as performers become more confident in roles Northern Iowan 101:12, p.12	10/08/2004	Review of the theatrical performance of "Harvey," given by UNI faculty members at the Oster Regent Theatre.
28	Memories of Ghost haunt poor Cliffy Northern Iowan 100:53, p.9	04/23/2004	Review of Theatre UNI production of Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts".
29	Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll Northern Iowan 100:24, p.11	11/21/2003	Review of the UNISTA production "Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll".
30	Supporting cast outshines leading ladies in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Northern Iowan 100:23, p.17	11/18/2003	Review of the play "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"; photo.
31	Last chance to catch Lobster Alice Northern Iowan 100:13, p.15	10/14/2003	Review of the play "Lobster Alice".
32	Rent, despite few flaws, leaves audiences breathless Northern Iowan 98:15, p.13	10/23/2001	Review of the play "Rent"; photo.
33	Verdict lies in hands of audience Northern Iowan 96:40, p.11	02/25/2000	Review of "The Night of January 16th" at the Cedar Falls Community Theatre; photo.
34	UNI theatre presents cure for semester end blues Northern Iowan 94:22, p.10	11/14/1997	Preview of the play "Noises Off"; photo.
35	Play grasps powerful story of survival Northern Iowan 94:11, p.10	10/07/1997	Review of play "Sudden Loss of Altitude".
36	"Split" explores bad relationships Northern Iowan 94:10, p.12	10/03/1997	Review of play "Split".
37	"A Dybbuk" success at Strayer-Wood Northern Iowan 93:12, p.15	10/11/1996	Play "A Dybbuk" was a success; remaining performances are this weekend in Strayer-Wood Theatre.
38	"The naked play" more complex than mere issue of nudity; UNI Theatre's "Equus" provides wonderful discomfort Northern Iowan 92:41, p.12	03/05/1996	Review of "Equus"; photo.
39	UNI students help bring humor to Oster Regent with 'The Foreigner' Northern Iowan 92:21, p.12	11/07/1995	Review of play; photo.
40	Studio Series tackles social issues, crabs Northern Iowan 91:52, p.14	04/11/1995	A review of Studio Series' Production of "Cabfare," "Eulogy," "Day of Absence," and "Red Cross."
41	'Summer and Smoke' searching for meaning of life Northern Edition 3:9, p.15	03/15/1995	Review of "Summer and Smoke".
42	"Drinking Gourd" fine attempt at greatness Northern Edition 3:6, p.15	02/22/1995	Review of "The Drinking Gourd".
43	"The Drinking Gourd" recalls strength of race, celebrates freedom, spirit; in its premiere performance Northern Iowan 91:39, p.9	02/17/1995	Review of play.
44	Life after high school? Northern Edition 3:5, p.13	02/15/1995	Review of "Is There Life After High School".
45	Perversity Chicago style Northern Edition 3:3, p.8	02/01/1995	Review of "Sexual Perversity in Chicago"; photo.
46	"Sexual Perversity" raises questions about sex-90's style Northern Iowan 91:34, p.9	01/31/1995	A review of the comedy "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" by David Mamet; photo.
47	The flavor of Theatre UNI's Wild Honey Northern Edition 2:29, p.8	11/30/1994	Review of production of Chekhov's "Wild Honey".
48	"Vietnam: Perspectives and Performance" Northern Edition 2:28, p.11	11/16/1994	Review of local production.
49	"Zoo Story" not what it appears to be Northern Edition 2:28, p.9	11/16/1994	Review of student production.
50	'Girley-Who?' is Abby, Andrea, and Sigrid Northern Edition 2:27, p.11	11/09/1994	Review of Studio Theatre production and interview with cast.
51	A double shot of Interpreter's Theatre Northern Edition 2:26, p.16	11/02/1994	Review of "The Birthmark" and "Heads Above Water, Heartblood in the Sand".
52	Musical Assassins' black humor shocks Northern Iowan 91:15, p.10	10/14/1994	Review of "Assassins".
53	It thrills, shocks and entertains Northern Edition 2:23, p.9	10/12/1994	Review of Theatre UNI presentation of Sondheim's "Assassins".
54	Studio Series sparks off Theatre UNI Northern Edition 2:20, p.9	09/21/1994	Review of Studio Series presentation of "Poster of the Cosmos" and "The Moon Shot Tape".
55	Theatre UNI season begins Northern Edition 2:18, p.13	09/07/1994	Review of early Studio Series productions of Lanford Wilson's "Poster of the Cosmos" and "The Moon Shot Tape".
56	Theatre UNI summer rep '94; "Someone who'll watch over me" impresses Northern Iowan 90:62, p.5	07/01/1994	Review of play.
57	Saint Joan stands tall to end season Northern Iowan 90:55, p.9	04/26/1994	Review of "Saint Joan"; photo.
58	Panthers offers message of hope Northern Iowan 90:45, p.10	03/15/1994	Review of "Gray Panthers".
59	African-American experience on stage: Gray Panther mini-plays explore reconciliation, family life Northern Iowan 90:44, p.10	03/11/1994	Review of a series of plays from J. E. Franklin, "Hot Methuselah, Spanky's Pop, Putting Pippy Away, Two Mens'es Daughter and S'posed-to-be Daddy."
60	"Puzzles" earns 'B' for bizarre Northern Iowan 90:41, p.9	03/01/1994	A review of the play "Catastrophic Love Puzzles in Outer Space," a UNI Studio Series Production.
61	Theatre UNI's 'The Merry Widow' is a definite go Northern Edition 2:5, p.7	02/16/1994	Review of the play.
62	A woman's prerogative: "Merry Widow" can't make up her mind Northern Iowan 90:37, p.9	02/15/1994	A review of the play "The Merry Widow" by UNI Theatre.
63	Merry Widow: marital mayhem Northern Iowan 90:36, p.14	02/11/1994	Production review; photo.
64	Women of The Bakkhai compelling, unindividual Northern Iowan 90:25, p.5	11/23/1993	Review of current play; photo.
65	Truth abounds in "Ghetto" Northern Iowan 90:21, p.11	11/09/1993	Review of "Victim of the Ghetto".
66	More than numbers on a scale; Benno Blimpie proves it's not what you eat, it's what's eating you Northern Iowan 90:19, p.8	11/02/1993	Review of "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie".
67	Weighty issue on stage Northern Iowan 90:17, p.9	10/26/1993	Review of the theatre production "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpy", a play by Alfred Innaurato; photo.
68	Indulge yourself Northern Iowan 90:13, p.8	10/12/1993	Review of "Indulgences in the Louisville Harem".
69	Wanted: Male-order love Northern Iowan 90:12, p.11	10/08/1993	Review of the UNI theatre production "Indulgences in the Louisville Harem" by John Orlock; photo.
70	Moore needs more Northern Iowan 90:9, p.10	09/28/1993	A review of UNI's Studio Series production, "Hamlet, Santa Claus, Nietzsche and Job."
71	Theatre UNI's 'The Heidi Chronicles' a winner Northern Iowan 89:63, p.5	07/16/1993	Review of 'The Heidi Chronicles' currently being performed by Theatre UNI.
72	Arsenal of hijinx in 'Deathtrap' Northern Iowan 89:61, p.6	07/02/1993	Review of play 'Deathtrap' currently being performed by Theatre UNI.
73	Are you Shakespearienced? Northern Iowan 89:54, p.10	04/20/1993	A review of Theatre UNI's production of "Hamlet"
74	Urgent drama, swirled with McCarthyism, "RSA" a winner Northern Iowan 89:46, p.7	03/12/1993	A review of theatre performance "Born in the RSA."
75	Love in TV-land Northern Iowan 89:40, p.8	02/19/1993	Preview of production of "Square One"; photo.
76	Assassination fascination Northern Iowan 89:31, p.7	01/19/1993	A review of UNI's theatre production of "The Meeting."
77	Italian delight Northern Iowan 89:27, p.9	12/04/1992	A review of UNI's theater production of "Gianni Schicchi"
78	"Fortinbras Gets Drunk" can't make up its mind Northern Iowan 89:23, p.7	11/17/1992	Review of Theatre UNI production.
79	"American Buffalo" no wooden nickel Northern Iowan 89:17, p.10	10/27/1992	Review of "American Buffalo".
80	Humor scores in "Wake of Jamey Foster" Northern Iowan 89:11, p.8	10/06/1992	Review of Theatre UNI production.
81	After what many would call a less-than-perfect dress rehearsal¿ ;UNI performs 'ambitious version' of West Side Story Northern Iowan 88:42, p.12	03/03/1992	Review of play.
82	'Museum' Northern Iowan 88:36, p.15	02/11/1992	Review of "Museum".
83	"A Man's A Man"-- a behind the scenes look Northern Iowan 88:23, p.10	11/19/1991	Review and look at the production; photo.
84	"Bus Stop": real-life atmosphere and likable characters; Strayer-Wood Theatre begins "Acts of passion" season Northern Iowan 88:11, p.10	10/08/1991	Review of the play; photo.
85	'Bette and Boo' a success; Garver steals the show Northern Iowan 87:28, p.11	12/11/1990	Review of Theatre UNI's recent play, "The Marriage of Bette and Boo".
86	'Blue Window' shows struggle to connect Northern Iowan 86:55, p.9	04/24/1990	Review of the play.
87	'Break Down' is darkly satirical Northern Iowan 86:52, p.14	04/13/1990	Review of the play.
88	"Of Mice and Men" is full of excellent characters; Theater review Northern Iowan 86:49, p.10	04/03/1990	A review of Theatre UNI's production of "Of Mice and Men"
89	'Island' provides humor, depth Northern Iowan 86:37, p.8	02/13/1990	Review of "Treasure Island".
90	'The 1940's Radio Hour'; theatre review Northern Iowan 86:26, p.9	12/05/1989	Review of the play.
91	'Bent' explores love, survival in a prison camp Northern Iowan 86:21, p.11	11/14/1989	Review of "Bent"; photo.
92	Students produce "Bent"; portraying homosexual discrimination Northern Iowan 86:19, p.8	11/07/1989	Play preview.
93	"Twelfth Night" is excellent, entertaining; Theatre UNI Northern Iowan 86:11, p.7	10/10/1989	Review.
94	"When the wind blows" about hope Northern Iowan 85:63, p.5	07/14/1989	Review of the play; photo.
95	Asolo actors made Christie play success Northern Iowan 85:40, p.8	02/24/1989	Review of "Towards Zero".
96	Untitled Northern Iowan 85:19, p.12	11/01/1988	Review of "Getting Out"; photo.
97	Fears addressed in comedy Northern Iowan 84:64, p.3	07/08/1988	Preview of "The Foreigner"; list of cast members; photo.
98	Spring theater production gives new look to old play Northern Iowan 84:42, p.10	03/01/1988	Review of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
99	"A Lie of the Mind" focuses on problems of modern society Northern Iowan 84:28, p.21	12/08/1987	Review of the play.
100	Top Girls looks at women in society Northern Iowan 84:22, p.11	11/10/1987	Review of the play.