Category Archives: Arts and Culture

Sometimes all that’s needed is a fresh pair of eyes to produce a new opinion or add the final touch to a time consuming project, something two St. Thomas University students decided to do with their art pieces. A Night of Emerging Artists was co-produced by Naomi McGowan and Dustyn Forbes to give themselves andContinue reading “Emerging artists showcase their work for audience feedback”

Chris Saad, the technical director and light and sound designer for Theatre St. Thomas, knows the ins and outs of a theatre’s backstage. Saad is going on his 13th year working lights and sound for St. Thomas University. He said there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes of a show like TST’s TheContinue reading “Behind the scenes, plays come alive”

St. Thomas University students have been busy preparing for their next production by rehearsing comedic, witty dialogue. Theatre St. Thomas’ production of The Importance of Being Earnest opens in the Black Box Theatre on Jan. 30. Third-year student Ben Smith will play lead character Jack Worthing. He’s been acting with TST since his first year at STU. “IContinue reading “An earnest play in a comedic way”