Visit the 2013 Senior Exhibition


Although some people have sailed on for the summer, those of you still in Chicago should stop by the 2013 Senior Exhibition if you haven't already! Featuring work by our recent grads, this exhibition showcases a variety of works from paintings to graphic design Read more

Congrats, grads!


We here at the DFPA would like to extend a big congratulations to our 2013 graduates! You have all accomplished so much during your time here. Go forth and conquer but please don't forget the people who helped you get Read more

2013-14 Upcoming Events Coming Soon


Before you know it, the 2013-14 academic year will be here and bring a host of new and exciting events from Loyola's DFPA along with it! We'll be posting all the details as soon as we receive them so check back regularly to see Read more

Mundelein Rededication Celebration Recap


On Saturday, October 13, after months of construction and anticipation, we were finally ready to open the doors of the new Mundelein Center for the Fine and Performing Arts with a vibrant celebration of art in all its forms. Guided tours Read more

Purchase Your Own Seat in the Newhart Family Theatre!


We are excited to announce a new opportunity to support the ever expanding arts program at Loyola! Since Loyola’s theatre program began in 1968, the Kathleen Mullady Memorial Theatre played host to each season of mainstage productions. Over 40 years, our department has grown dramatically, Read more

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2011-2012 Season

One Last Peek

Posted on April 13, 2012 by cthoren Posted in 2011-2012 Season, Dramaturg Post, Streetcar Dramaturg, Theatre | Comments Off

Enjoy some pictures from the tech process of A Streetcar Named Desire! It’s been a wild ride, and the artistic team is incredibly happy and excited to present this final product to you. Special thanks to former dramaturg and assistant lighting designer Victoria Bain for her help with photographing some of these moments!

I am proud to say A Streetcar Named Desire is a worthy farewell to  the Mullady stage. The show runs this weekend and next weekend.

Click  here to purchase/reserve your tickets. A Streetcar Named Desire runs through Sunday, April 22nd. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mitch (Nick Hess) shares a moment with Blanche (Mary Franke) late at night

Stanley (Graham Henderson) confronts Blanche (Mary Franke) in his home

Director Jonathan Wilson gives the cast notes after a successful run of the show

The gang gathers for poker at the Kowalski household

Stanley (Graham Henderson) pleads for Stella (Angela Sandall) to come back to him in this iconic scene

Designer Lee Keenan, operator Cameron Petti, and assistant designer Vicki Bain operate the light board in the dark

A Streetcar Named Desire

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Alyssa Vitale Posted in 2011-2012 Season, Around Campus, Theatre | Comments Off

Tonight is opening night for our final mainstage show of the season, A Streetcar Named Desire. We at the department are very excited to bring this American classic to our audiences as the final production in the beloved Mullady Theatre. Help us close out the season with a bang–buy a ticket for one of the performances today!

Performances run Thursday-Sunday, this weekend and next. Tickets range from $7-15.

If you’re interested in learning more about the behind-the-scenes process of creating this production, consider buying a ticket for the performance next Thursday, April 19th. Director Jonathan Wilson, along with some of the cast and crew, will hold a talkback after the performance.

Contact the Box Office at 773.508.3847 or BoxOffice@LUC.edu with any questions.

Streetcar Actor Profile: Mary Franke

Posted on April 9, 2012 by cthoren Posted in 2011-2012 Season, Dramaturg Post, Streetcar Actor Profiles, Streetcar Dramaturg, Theatre | Comments Off

1) Name, year/age, major

Mary Franke Senior/23, Major: Theatre Minor: Musical Theatre

Senior Mary Franke (Blanche DuBois) in early rehearsals. (Source: DFPA Flickr)

2) What part do you play?

Blanche DuBois

3) Tell us a bit about this process.

This process has been exhilarating from day one. We jumped into scene work the very first day, starting wearing rehearsal pieces and using props, and continued to build and play off one another each night in rehearsal.

4) What’s the most exciting thing about your character?

Blanche is such a complex character full of every single color and element. There is so much to constantly explore and discover!

5) What’re some of the biggest challenges you’re facing with this character and the show?

While being such a complex character is fascinating it can also be difficult. Making sure that Blanche’s journey through out the show has a clear and steady progression is key. Thankfully with the help of the direction team, production team, and my cast members I have been finding my path.

6) Anything you’d like to tell Arts Alive patrons and readers?

Williams wrote a perfect script and it has been an honor getting the chance to work on it. Please come and enjoy a beautiful piece of theatre!

[Dramaturgical Note: The thoughts and views expressed in these profiles are those of the actors, and should always be read with their trademark senses of humor and personality in mind]

We’re almost there, folks! Stay tuned for an in-depth look at tech, some great behind-the-scenes pictures, and a final farewell from the cast and your loyal dramaturg.

Remember, everyone, tickets for A Streetcar Named Desire are on sale!
Click on over here to purchase/reserve your tickets. The show opens Friday, April 13th and runs through Sunday, April 22nd.

Come for opening night and the alumni reception, catch a matinee performance, or see the final theatre performance on the Mullady stage! I’ll be there for opening night and on Friday the 20th. Hope to see you then!

And remember: Thursday, April 12th is a Preview performance, and tickets are half price! Call or email the LUC Box Office (773.508.3847 or boxoffice@luc.edu) for details!

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