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“One thing I like about the theatre program here at NMU is that the class sizes and cast sizes are generally small, giving each student an opportunity to get one-on-one time with our faculty and directors. Northern’s size really gives each student an opportunity to gain roles to put on his/her resume as opposed to larger universities and conservatories which tend to be more competitive. I just think it’s really cool that NMU is a place where all of your professors and directors know you by name, want to see you succeed, and do everything they can to help you do so.”

“I definitely think working with the theatre community, both on-campus and more largely in Marquette, has been the most rewarding for me. I never get tired of seeing a whole bunch of different people come together to make a piece of art; there’s something incredible about how hard everybody works to produce a show. It’s such a long process, and so much effort goes into it, but at the end, when you get to see the production onstage – wow. It’s an amazing thing.”

-Brady Skewis, Negaunee, Michigan

“Last year, I was not involved in very much involving shows or working on my acting skills so I started to do some independent study by checking out a ton of scripts from the library and worked through several monologues I could use in the future. I also ended up getting a job in the scene shop as assistant to the head paint charge and will take over Paint charge this upcoming semester.”

“My favorite memory at NMU has to be after I finished Rock the FRT this past October. I was able to design the whole 3 hour rock concert and I operated all the lighting during the show itself. I ran into many challenges from power outages to bad connections on the board but I persevered and even with those small bumps I was encouraged and supported for my efforts. I love learning and I always have and I appreciate how NMU and especially the FRT is always encouraging its students to gain more knowledge.”

For the next two weeks we will be featuring some of our awesome theatre students! These wonderful thespians have some great stories to share! Once you’ve read their stories, check them out in The Forest Roberts Theater’s production of Tarzan the Musical. The show runs April 13th-21st.