Making Theatre Magic

There’s no shortage of imagination at Northwestern. Students pursue music, literature, dance, visual arts and more, creating a robust artistic environment with many avenues for expression. For theatre department chair Henry Godinez, though, the magic happens when all those artistic disciplines come together to realize one vision: a theatrical performance. Last December he gathered a team of students and staff and kicked off the first design meeting for the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts’ production of Man of La Mancha. Students would go on to build a set from scratch; design unique costumes, props and lighting rigs; and rehearse for hours on end to make this dream a reality.

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