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The Mattes: Destined to be Findlay Faithfuls

As part of a series alongside Valentine’s Day, we’re featuring stories about UF couples, past and present, called “Findlay Faithfuls.” Did you meet the love of your life on campus? We want to hear about it! Share your story via Facebook or Twitter using #IHeartUFindlay #FindlayFaithfuls. Jared Matte ’17 and Meghan (Lasher) Matte ’18 have hearts that were seemingly […]

Funny You Should Say that: Alumna Returns to Share her Gifts

Samantha Woodman ’10 had a thirst for comedy early in her life. As it so happens in families sometimes, making people laugh was a way for her to lighten loads and productively kill some time when an older sibling was stealing the show. “I grew up in Willoughby, Ohio riding horses and participating in 4-H,” […]

Theatre Program Presents ‘A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’

University of Findlay’s Theatre Program will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry livestreamed via Broadway on Demand. The showtimes will be on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Inspired by Frank Capra’s classic holiday film, “It’s a […]

UF Theatre Presents Free Online Improv Show Directed by Alumna

University of Findlay’s Theatre Program will present a free online improv show titled, “The End of the World Improv Showcase,” that will feature improvised scenes and original sketches. Show times will be on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; and Friday, Sept. 25 at 9:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: The […]

‘Middletown’ to be Staged in November

The everyday is elevated in University of Findlay’s upcoming play, “Middletown.” Performances will be held at Egner Center for the Performing Arts’ John and Hester Powell Grimm Theatre from Nov. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Marathon Center for the Performing […]

Theatre Students Serving as Assistant Designers for Upcoming Play

University of Findlay’s Theatre Program has an exciting year of productions ahead with new opportunities for theatre students to hone their craft. The first show in the 2019-20 school year, “Eurydice,” will be the first time students have worked as assistant designers with two guest artists. Jared Dixon, senior computer science and mathematics major with […]

Greek Tale ‘Eurydice’ to be Staged During ’19 Homecoming and Family Weekend

A fabled Greek tragedy will be reimagined through University of Findlay performing arts students via the enthralling drama “Eurydice.” Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl, the play will be staged during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Shows will be held on Sept. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.; Sept. 28 at […]

From Plans to Reality: Matt Stimmel ’02 Finds His Calling

This is the first in a series of stories heralding the many great people of the University of Findlay and the ways they support our mission of preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Stagecraft is defined as the technical aspect of theatrical, film, or video production. It comprises many things as a whole, […]

UF to Host ‘An Evening of One Acts’

A trip to New York City, a cross-examination in criminal court, a scientific experiment with chimpanzees – “An Evening of One Acts,” staged by University of Findlay Theatre Program students, will transport via an eclectic collection of short scenes. The disparate performances will enthrall with intriguing subject matter, and artfully showcase the students’ breadth of […]

Female Version of ‘The Odd Couple’ to be Staged

The University of Findlay Theatre Program will be producing plenty of laughs as members present the female version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” The play will be staged Nov. 9-12 at 7:30 p.m.; and Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. in the John and Hester Powell Grimm Theatre located in the Frank J. Egner Center […]