Making Change with Theatre
Segment #7 from University of Evansville
Transcript
All right, everyone. Are you ready to meet David? He’s a junior majoring in Theatre. He’s going to meet us in the Shanklin Theatre to talk about the renowned theatre program at UE. For nearly 50 years, UE productions have garnered recognition and awards on a local, regional, and national level. Okay, David, this show is all yours. Break a leg.
– Thanks, Alex. Growing up, I always had a myriad of things I wanted to do. I went from wanting to be an astronaut, to a Supreme Court Justice, to finally deciding on majoring in Theatre in college. The Theatre Program at UE is one of the top programs in the country. Theatre students at UE all have exceptional talent and are the best of what we do. My classmates challenge and nurture me, which means that everyone just ends up getting better and better. This intense theatre training and classroom rigor allows us to put on six productions a year. Our theatre artists are empowered to go out in the world and make a difference through their art. Community outreach initiatives like our Traveling Shakespeare Troupe Rouge & Peasant Aces showcase our commitment to enriching the greater Evansville area with world-class theatre. I was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas at six years old. My parents instilled in me values of excellence, kindness, and leadership. UE shares these same values, and appreciates and welcomes people from all over the world. There’s a thriving international community on campus, and students here are so accepting. My time here has only bolstered my commitment to telling stories that change hearts and minds. Regardless of your major, UE is an amazing place to be. Come join us. Who knows? Maybe you’ll even come out of here another Oscar winner like UE Theatre’s very own Rami Malek. Back to you, Alex.
– Wow, six productions a year? That is so impressive. I’ve also seen the star-studded list of Emmy and Oscar winners, along with the many on and off camera talent throughout the country. Theatre alumni from UE can be found everywhere. Thanks for that, David.