The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
What I imagine I look like playing make-believe. (Photo by Myles Pinkeny)

Nostalgialistic: Playing make-believe

Story by Noah Tolbert, Copy Editor
March 13, 2024
Nostalgialistic

Nostalgialistic

Story by Maggie O'Brien, Freelance Writer
October 23, 2023
A promotional poster for “Cry It Out” at Acoustic Cafe.

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild presents “Cry It Out”

Story by Maggie O'Brien, Freelance Writer
March 14, 2023
“Bald Soprano” will be performed at the Riverside Theatre.

“Bald Soprano” to be performed by UWEC theatre department

Story by Elliot Adams, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
The show’s poster, designed by recent graduate Alissa Salzwedel.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” plays pretend in celebration of theater

Story by Thomas DeLapp, Sports Editor
May 3, 2022
The play followed the story of the three Fail sisters; Gertrude, Jenny June and Nelly, as well as Mortimer Mortimer, a suitor to all three before they each died in rapid succession.

UWEC Players put on Failure: A Love Story

Story by Elliot Adams, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2022
The Set of House of Blues was made from scratch between the performers and crew members.

UWEC presents “The House of Blue Leaves”

Story by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Freelance Writer
March 11, 2019
“Charlotte’s Web,” presented by Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, showcased Castle Dettinger as Wilbur, Tehya Johnson as Fern and Ava Shultz as Charlotte.

‘Charlotte’s Web’ in review

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
April 11, 2018
Matthew Hordyke directed several of his own plays in his hometown of Crystal Lake, Illinois, like An Unusual Evening, depicted here, about 11th or 12th-century vikings disturbing a man in a modern-day hotel.

UW-Eau Claire senior explores theater world in multiple capacities

Story by Erica Jones, Chief Copy Editor
September 13, 2017
All members of the cast either have been students, are current students, or are a faculty member from UW-Eau Claire. ‘Population 485’ will be showing this weekend and also going on tour around the state.

‘Population 485’ tells story of local volunteer firefighters

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017
UW-Eau Claire’s theatre production of “Rabbit Hole” depicts fifth year senior theatre arts student Cory McMenomy as Howie and senior advertising student Sidney Fairbrother as Izzy, who are arguing about the best way to deal with their tragic situation.

‘Rabbit Hole’ in review

Story by Stephanie Kuski, Currents Editor
December 12, 2016
Left to right: Laura Schlichting, Jake Prichard, Dana Strothenke, Cory McMenomy, Emily Elliott

‘Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck!’ in review

Story by Stephanie Kuski, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
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