Theatre UNI at Strayer-Wood

06/16/2026

"This summer, TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics are teaming up to launch the Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival. This festival includes a training program called the UNI Summer Shakespeare Intensive, and a fully-staged production of a Shakespeare play featuring TheatreUNI professors, alumni and students, as well as other Cedar Valley and Corridor-based actors."

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – This summer, TheatreUNI and Crooked Path Classics are teaming up to launch the Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival. This festival includes a training program called the UNI Summer Shakespeare Intensive, and a fully-staged production of a Shakespeare play featuring TheatreUNI pro...

05/15/2026

Elaina is a Spring 2026 Graduate receiving a degree in Theatre: For Youth and Communities. Her favorite TheatreUNI memory was working as the costume crew head for Gretel! The Musical. “My sister, Lydia, was in the show and it had a great cast and crew. I also loved working with Amy for this show.”

During her time at UNI, her favorite TheatreUNI show to watch was Airness. She loved working behind the scenes in “Popped!” however, her favorite show she worked on all together was Gretel.

Elaina’s next step will be returning to working at a summer day camp and then working with kids in any capacity she can!

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Thank you Elaina for your hard work during your time at the University of Northern Iowa! TheatreUNI is proud to be your Alma Mater!

05/12/2026

Tomorrow! Come support Timeless Journeys final performance at 10am at The Dimond Event Center!

05/08/2026

Please join us for Amy’s Retirement Celebration Potluck as we celebrate Amy’s 35 years of service to the Theatre Department at the University of Northern Iowa

The celebration will be taking place at St. Luke’s Episcipal Church (2410 Melrose Dr. Cedar Falls, IA 50613) on May 14th, 2026, 6pm.

Please bring food or drinks to share if you are able, but your presence is most appreciated. You can also bring beverages, including alcoholic ones.

Her History with UNI:
Amy RohrBerg has an incredible history with UNI. After completing her MFA in theatre from Michigan State University, she began her tenure and teaching career in Fall of 1990. In a performance appraisal letter from 1992, the letter states “Amy’s work has been exemplary. Her commitment to the job is beyond anyone’s reasonable expectations.” Also quoted in this letter is an unnamed student who said “Amy’s great to work for. What can we do to keep her?” Whatever they did worked. She stayed for 35 years. She began her work as an adjunct professor and received an offer as an tenure track assistant professor in summer of 1996 and she was raised to Associate professor with tenure in 2002.

Amy has improved the lives of every person she interacted with, and she has had a large and meaningful impact on this theatre community and UNI. She leads with grace, kindness, and laughter in all that she does.

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Thank You Amy! Your hard and dedicated work has left a lasting impact on our program!

05/08/2026

Congratulations Andrew Breitsprecher!

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Andrew is a Spring 2026 Graduate receiving a degree in Theatre: Performance and Theatre: For Youth and Communities. His favorite TheatreUNI memory is Katy Hahn getting scared by a rat and pushing Eric Chen in the way in New York on the Wise Broadway Tour.

Andrew’s favorite quote from his years as a Panther comes from Eric Lange who said “I’m gonna do a little happy dance,” and proceeded to do a little happy dance.

During his time at UNI, his favorite TheatreUNI show was Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812.

Andrew’s next step will be a summer with Young Footliters in Coralville, Iowa before moving to Omaha, Nebraska in the fall to start a fellowship at The Rose Theater.

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Thank you Andrew for your hard work during your time at the University of Northern Iowa! TheatreUNI is proud to be your Alma Mater!

05/07/2026

“Timeless Journeys” performances are here! Come support our lovey cast/crew as they perform “Timeless Journeys PT 3!”May 8th & 9th at 7pm! we invite you to come interact, laugh, cry and support live theatre!

“Timeless Journeys” is an intergenerational creative storytelling project by Theatre UNI students and older adults, primarily from Western Home Communities, creating performances based on personal stories triggered by Fortepan Iowa historic photos. This Humanities Iowa supported project provides “creative care” for residents aging with dementia, as well as fostering connections through art.

May 8th & 9th BMT at 7pm *FREE ADMISSION*

05/07/2026

Congratulations Hannah Tibbs!

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Hannah Tibbs is a Spring 2026 Graduate receiving a degree in Theatre and Communications Education. Her favorite TheatreUNI memory is The first time preschoolers watched POPPED! “Hearing their reactions to the show made all of the hours of work worth it. I will never forget hearing “it’s a jehwwyfish!” from the audience!”

Hannah T’s favorite quote from her years as a Panther comes from Matthew Weedman who said “My favorite musical is RENT.”

During her time at UNI, Hannah T’s favorite TheatreUNI showwas Airness, “It was such a high energy and fast-paced show, I could watch it a million times and still be dancing around!”

Hannah Tibbs’ next step will be working as an Education Intern at The Rose Theatre in Omaha this summer. In the Fall, Hannah will be student teaching and working as the Dramaturg for TheatreUNI’s The Language Archive.

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Thank you Hannah Tibbs for your hard work during your time at the University of Northern Iowa! TheatreUNI is proud to be your Alma Mater!

05/07/2026

Congratulations Hannah Pratt!

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Hannah Pratt is a Spring 2026 Graduate receiving a degree in Theatre: Design & Production. Her favorite TheatreUNI memory is during tech for UNISTA’s Almost, Maine. “There was a blizzard outside with the biggest snowflakes I had ever seen; during a break, the production team ran out into the snow, without coats or any snow gear mind you, and started throwing snowballs, making snow angels, and catching snowflakes on our tongues. It was such a beautiful moment of whimsy and laughter.”

During her time at UNI, Hannah P’s favorite TheatreUNI show was Witch. “I just love how everything came together. The scenery and lights are gorgeous, the costumes are beautiful, and the acting is phenomenal.”

Hannah Pratt’s next step will be working as a wardrobe, hair, and makeup technician at the Lost Island Theme Park & Water Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa this summer. In Fall 2026, Hannah Pratt will be back at TheaterUNI as the guest costume designer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She explained “I am very excited about both of these opportunities and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me as a professional theater artist.”

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Thank you Hannah Pratt for your hard work during your time at the University of Northern Iowa! TheatreUNI is proud to be your Alma Mater!