CU’s Interactive Theatre Project is in the process of choosing new members for their acting troop.
“We are looking for people with experience,” said Trent Norman, the Interactive Theatre Project’s director. “We want people who are interested in social justice issues and who can fit in with our troupe.”
The group, which is currently completing the interviewing process, does not expect many changes to their schedule, regardless of the new members. About 70-90 performances are still planned for this year in various orientations, classes and meetings. Also, community members will still have the opportunity to request relevant performance presentations.
The Interactive Theatre Project portrays sensitive subjects that affect the community, including heterosexism, racism, sexism, body image, anti-Semitism and more. Their performances, created with a staff of 14 paid student actors, are designed to create a relaxed environment where audience members can discuss modern issues.
Along with its many shows, the Interactive Theatre performs at the freshman orientation every year. The skit, typically based on how to avoid difficult circumstances, appeals differently to students.
“I don’t know if [Interactive Theatre] helped me,” said Stephanie Lacy, a freshman humanities major, “but I can see how it could help others.”
Other students felt that it was the highlight of the orientation.
“It was funny,” said Drew Conners, a freshman business finance major. “It was great that it wasn’t just information- it was something that I wanted to be there to watch.”
Although students differed in their perspective of the skits, they agreed that it was an interesting segment.
“I think it’d be really cool to see an Interactive Theatre performance in my class as well,” Lacy said. “I think it could really teach us a lot.”
For more information about CU Boulder’s Interactive Theatre, and upcoming performances, click here.
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Gouri Srinidhi at gouri.srinidhi@colorado.edu.
