KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney and Alpha Psi Omega present “The Illusion” Wednesday through Sunday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “The Illusion,” adapted from Pierre Cornielle’s 17th Century comedy “L’Illusion Comique” by Tony Kushner, follows the story of a father desperate to find his long-lost son. He turns to an aging sorcerer for insight. The sorcerer conjures three episodes from the young man’s life and the father is led on a mysterious journey. When: 7:30 … [Read more...]
UNK theatre presents two one-act plays by Tennessee Williams
KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney presents “Two x Tenn,” two one-act plays written by Tennessee Williams, Wednesday through Sunday (Feb. 15-19) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “Two x Tenn” features “27 Wagons Full of Cotton” and “Some Problems for the Moose Lodge.” “27 Wagons Full of Cotton” tells the story of Jake, a shady, middle-aged cotton gin owner who burns down his rival’s mill. His rival attempts to get revenge by seducing Jake’s wife, Flora. In “Some … [Read more...]
University Theatre opens ‘The Movie Game’ Wednesday
KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney presents “The Movie Game” Wednesday through Sunday (Nov. 30 – Dec. 4) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “The Movie Game” tells the story of unemployed Jack Goldberg, who is in the midst of a pre-midlife crisis. He becomes disenchanted with his weekly meetings with his friend, Sam (Samantha), at a condemned neighborhood movie theater for Chinese takeout. To break out of his rut, he begins seeing a “therapist to the stars.” Jack’s … [Read more...]
UNK Early Childhood Conference focuses on play
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Early Childhood Conference will focus on how children learn and grow through play. “A big issue in early childhood development is that there’s not enough emphasis put on learning through play,” said JoAnna Cordova, director of the UNK Child Development Center. “The most effective way for young children to learn is through play.” The conference - titled “Learn, Play, Grow” - is Sept. 16-17 at the … [Read more...]
