Behind the Curtain of Theatre with Carter

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All right, let’s hear from Carter. UNW has one of the largest stages in the Twin Cities area that includes a fly space, an elevated orchestra pit, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. Carter, tell us all about the thriving art scene at Northwestern and in the Twin Cities. Take it away.

– Thank you, Alex. I had a unique childhood as my family owned a theater company and I was involved in every aspect. When I was looking at colleges, I wanted a theatrical education that would strengthen my current skills and challenge me to develop more. The University of Northwestern has provided that growth with the bonus of being Christ-centered. A week after I got to UNW, the theater department hosted a big party and offered freshmen the opportunity to join the first show of the season as crew. I jumped at the chance and it was a blast. UNW Theater has so many opportunities to get involved and put yourself out there that it’s hard not to be involved. There are tons of interactive classes for new and returning students alike. The University of Northwestern has two performance spaces, Knight Performance Hall or KPH, which is one large performance space, as well as the Patsy Miller Studio Theater, which is our black box space. Both of these spaces provide a great challenge in acting or designing. The opportunities to shine don’t lie only on the stage, but off stage or in the classroom as well. A recurring comment we get from our audiences is how our performances feel different, and that’s because we don’t create art to glorify ourselves. Instead, we create art to glorify our heavenly father. You can see this at events like our theater performances, dance showcases, art galleries, festivals, band and choir concerts, and more throughout the year. I’ve already taken what I’ve learned here at UNW to the real world. I’ve staged several of my own shows with the help of the community I’ve built and the knowledge I’ve gained from UNW. Being a theater major is about pursuing your creative dreams and UNW allows me to pursue my dreams confidently. Back to you, Alex.

– Carter it’s amazing that you’ve already staged multiple shows of your own as a junior, absolutely incredible. We love that you’ve been prepared with purpose to pursue your creative dreams, and it’s awesome to hear about how you’ve grown in your faith through a Christ-centered education on and off stage. Thanks again, Carter.