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Cooper Hartman (left) and Jaron Shereda (right) directing a prop used in the Amphibian production.

Behind “The Amphibians:” Creating a sustainable show

Megan Swann, Culture Editor February 27, 2024

A green Moroccan-style rug stands in for turf. A green bikini top represents a leaf in a canopy of trees. A melted soda bottle creates a translucent green flower. This is not your typical recreation...

Welcome back to the theater

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter August 28, 2023

Weber State University theater department is bringing original and adapted plays to campus this coming fall and spring semesters. Coming in October is an adaptation of the classic novel “Jane Eyre”...

Margot Robbie plays the role of Barbie in the new film directed by Greta Gerwig that was released July 21.

Let’s go Barbie!

Megan Swann, Asst. Culture Editor August 1, 2023

From the moment the first trailer was released, “Barbie” has been a highly anticipated film. If it were anything else, I would be a bit concerned that all of the hype would create something the actual...

A group of retirees who attended the retirement reception standing together for a group photo.

Recognizing Weber’s retirees

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 16, 2023

Weber State University’s Academic Affairs held a recognition ceremony for retiring faculty and staff for the 2022-23 academic year. Colleagues expressed thanks for the work of those leaving WSU. Attendees...

Jaden Chandie Nandkeshwar as Sophia.

Opening an original: “Matchstick Girl”

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter February 23, 2023

An all-new musical, “Matchstick Girl,” is coming to Weber State University, premiering on Feb. 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Browning Center. The musical will have more showings starting on March 1-4. “Matchstick...

Jaden Chandie Nandkeshwar performing as Sophia, the titular character of Matchstick Girl.

Abriendo un original: “Matchstick Girl”

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor February 23, 2023

Un musical totalmente nuevo, "Matchstick Girl", llega a Weber State University, estrenándose el 24 y 25 de febrero a las 7:30 p.m. en el Browning Center. El musical tendrá más funciones a partir del...

Taylor Garlick is Sweeney Todd during his rehearsal on Nov. 9.

A bloody good time at the theater

Terra Bell, Reporter November 15, 2022

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is a gothic musical by Stephen Sondheim. It is a musical adaptation of the 1973 play by Christopher Bond, though most people probably recognize the...

Tori Nybo and Emily Peralez perform Define Me for the Dance Form, a show put on by the Performing Arts Department at Weber State University. (Signpost Archives)

Finding aid for performances made

Makayla Geddes September 27, 2021

The Performing Arts department at Weber State University currently offers over 30 scholarships in film studies, music, dance and theatre. Applications for the scholarships open at various times throughout...

Abigail Philpott performs “First You Dream” at the Weber State University musical production Crushing the Curve: Behind the Curtain while wearing a mask due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. (Abdulrahman Almohammadi / The Signpost) Photo credit: Abdulrahman Almohammadi

‘Crushing the Curve: A New World’ showcases camaraderie amongst performers

Ally Nelson March 17, 2021

Gracefully sitting underneath a lone bulb of light, Abigail Philpott performed “First You Dream” from the musical Steel Pier. She sang about “remarkable times” of dreaming and flying...

The Department of Performing Arts Theatre held the Crushing the Curve: Fever event via YouTube on Oct. 29, called Theatre Fever Spooktacular. (Lissete Landaverde // The Signpost)

WSU students produce a frightening show for the Halloween season

Lissete Landaverde November 2, 2020

The Department of Performing Arts Theatre held the Crushing the Curve: Fever event via YouTube on Oct. 29, called "Theatre Fever Spooktacular." From performances to set designs and filming, the event was...

Showcasing bonds in Sense and Sensibility

Showcasing bonds in Sense and Sensibility

Kierstynn King October 23, 2019

For two weekends in Octobers, the WSU theater department presented “Sense and Sensibility,” a play based on Jane Austen’s classic tale. Director Jennifer Kokai chose to portray Kate Hamill’s...

Costumes were displayed at the tables from productions. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost) Photo credit: Kelly Watkins

Money, networking and forty years of theatre assistance

Alexa Nielson January 24, 2019

The Utah Theatre Association was founded back in 1977 by a group of educators who wanted to create a forum where high school students could meet each other in a friendly, non-competitive way and celebrate...

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