MISHAWAKA–Rob Rhein, associate professor of music, is the creator and mastermind behind the annual production of Operatic Irregulars. “It was my idea 20 years ago and there was nothing like it that existed,” Rhein said. The production always happens the weeken... More »
Note: This article originally appeared in the March 24 print edition of the Bethel Beacon. MISHAWAKA—“Flux” and “The Obelisk” are two one-act plays written by a student playwright named Autumn Owens. While plays written by students have been performed in event... More »
MISHAWAKA—Bethel University’s Theatre Department had much to say on graduate school and what it entails for anyone looking into theatre as a career. Debra Swerman, director of acting, talked about how specialized a graduate program can be. Lots of time will ... More »
MISHAWAKA–The Bethel Theatre Department is having video submission auditions for the new plays, FLUX and Obelisk, written by a student playwright, Autumn Owens. The auditions are due Monday, Jan. 18, by midnight for anyone wanting to turn in a last-minute audi... More »
MISHAWAKA–Many transitions are taking place in the Fine Arts Departments at Bethel University. One of those is the new location for dance, theatre rehearsals and acting classes. This new space is the former art studio. The art department and the theatre depart... More »
MISHAWAKA- Bethel’s Theatre Department put on multiple performances for “Twelfth Night” this weekend. Productions were shown online Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The matinee was at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. “Twelfth Night” is a Shakespearean comedy tha... More »
MISHAWAKA–One of the industries most impacted by the pandemic has been the theatre industry. In a world where revenue is dependent upon drawing sizeable crowds, adapting to a socially distanced society has proven difficult. But here at Bethel, the show must go... More »
MISHAWAKA—Despite the many obstacles presented by the current pandemic, the theatre department is moving forward with a fall semester play, the Shakespearean romantic comedy “Twelfth Night.” The performances will be November 12-14. With the threat of COVID, a... More »
MISHAWAKA- Bethel University’s Theatre and Music Departments have cancelled all upcoming Spring productions due to the school’s closing caused by the novel COVID-19. Bethel University, along with many other colleges, businesses, and stores, has made quick de... More »
MISHAWAKA—On March 26, 27 and 28 the Theatre Department will present “The Wizard of Oz,” a classic story by L. Frank Baum. Performances will be in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel at 7:30 p.m. all three evenings with an additional performance at 1 p.m. on March 28; t... More »
Genesians, Bethel’s theatre troupe, will be traveling during spring break to perform shows to a variety of audiences. They are presenting “Click, Clack, Moo” and “Ten Miles to Jericho” to schools and churches locally and beyond. Matthew Anderson is a member ... More »
MISHAWAKA – This week, we shine the spotlight on Hope Nofziger, a senior theatre arts and deaf studies major. Nofziger is starring as Dorothy Gale in Bethel’s upcoming production of the “Wizard of Oz.” “I have thoroughly enjoyed jumping into the iconic charac... More »
