The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for projects totaling more than $38,000 that will bring guest artists,
#distinguishedscholars, and speakers to campus to enhance the experiences of undergraduate students during the 2025-2026 academic year.
#NUSoC Prof. and Director of the
#MFA Directing Program, Jessica Thebus' project “The Beyond” will bring guest artist residencies to
#Northwestern for a four-week theater workshop to develop an original piece about the final works of American painter, Georgia O’Keeffe. The artists will visit classes in their respective areas and offer a masterclass in collaboration for senior undergraduate and graduate students in
#acting,
#writing,
#directing, and
#design. All
#SoC community members will be invited to a weekend of performances of the work-in-progress at the WirtzCenter in spring 2026.
#NUSoC Prof. and Head of Voice in the Department of Theatre, Linda Gates' project “Podcasting Techniques and Skills for the Theatre Perform...