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Professor Grengs poses in the costume studio.

San Antonio theater scene recognizes Trinity

Trinity Theatre Program wins four Alamo Theatre Arts Council nominations
Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

The Alamo Theatre Arts Council (ATAC) award nominations are in, and Trinity University’s Theatre Program earned four. This year’s Trinity nominees include student actors Elliot Schein and Lily Calvert*,...

Fefu And Her Friends

‘Fefu and Her Friends’ finishes Theatre year

Rachel Joseph redefines what María Irene Fornés’ feminist play represents
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter April 25, 2024

The Trinity University Theatre department staged “Fefu and Her Friends” from Friday, April 12, to Saturday, April 20. This was their last mainstage production of the 2023-24 season. Written by María...

(Left to right) Freshman Arwen Loxsom playing Wren, freshman Arlo Castilan playing Vern, sophomore Em Miller playing Ginny, and freshman Besty Hammer playing Lulie. Wren talks to the other women about being a lesbian.

TUPS produces ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ early this April

This campy, queer comedy explores gay relationships with an irreverent twist
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

The Trinity University Players (TUPS) is putting on a production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” written by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood. This continues TUPS’ tradition of members directing a...

Trinity’s new translation of ‘Agamemnon’ adds layers of extravagance and drama

Trinity’s new translation of ‘Agamemnon’ adds layers of extravagance and drama

Direction, acting and behind-the-scenes collaboration contribute to this new vision
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter February 15, 2024

The Trinity University Theatre Department is producing a new take on the Aeschylus’ Greek tragedy Agamemnon that will run for the next two weekends. This production not only aims to highlight the drama...

A first-year, a prom and a doll’s house walk onto a stage

A first-year, a prom and a doll’s house walk onto a stage

From family drama to college humor, Trinity theatre has some variety in store
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter August 31, 2023

This fall, the Trinity theatre department has a season of dark and humorous entertainment awaiting the Trinity community. Lucas Hnath’s “A Doll’s House, Part 2” and Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin’s...

Upcoming event: Annual Open Mic Night

Upcoming event: Annual Open Mic Night

Trinity students to showcase their talents in Stieren Theater on Saturday, Oct. 1
Madison Haxton, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 29, 2022

Trinity students are, and always have been, a wildly diverse group with an even wilder array of talents. One day, some decided they needed an outlet with which to express themselves, and thus Open Mic...

First Years Putting on Theatre (FYPOT) during rehearsal.

FYPOT and the first-year experience

How First-Years Putting On Theater can help prepare first-years for life at Trinity
Madison Haxton, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 15, 2022

This fall, first-years in First-Years Putting on Theater (FYPOT) are bringing chaos, comedy and fresh perspectives to the theater audience at Trinity. FYPOT showcases Trinity University’s eccentric side...

New Works SA Officers

Catching up with New Works SA

Theater non-profit makes strides with community outreach and new musical
Ashley Allen, Arts and Entertainment Reporter March 3, 2022

New Works SA, a San Antonio-based theater non-profit, plans to premiere their newest project, “Girl In The Cocoon,” in July. The company was born in 2019 as the brainchild of Trinity students Wren...

Photo credit: Nadia Crawford

Students find new meaning in Shakespeare during pandemic

Kayla Padilla September 9, 2020
Trinity students begin weekly virtual meetings to read through and discuss Shakespeare.
Student Jimmy Phan practices for his piano class with Dr. Carolyn True on campus. Students are a assigned a specific practice room, and must use a weekly sign up form to indicate their reservations. Additionally, students are responsible for wiping down pianos after use, and allowing the room to air out for fifteen minutes when they have finished practicing. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

The show must go on: Fine Art departments go remote

Joshua Anaya September 3, 2020
Fine arts faculty plan virtual performances, creative exploration and effective learning despite uncertainty.
One of Neale's cats, Ted in the spotlight. Photo credit: Kate Nuelle

Trinity professor’s feline theater production makes it big

Carmine Villarreal September 3, 2020
Scott Neale's "Teatro Dei Gatti" demonstrates creativity during this past summer's quarantine
Stage lighting class enlightens its students

Stage lighting class enlightens its students

Savannah Wahlgren February 20, 2020
Department of Theatre shines a light on the backstage of shows