The Lion's Roar

The fight for equal rights in “Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women”

Chloe Williams , Staff Reporter • April 5, 2022

“Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women,” directed by Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, will be showing at 7:30 p.m. from April 7-9 at Reimers Theater with free admission to all. Chicago-based playwright Shayne Kennedy...

A playwright with a passion: Donna Gay Anderson

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2022

A life in theater inspired Southeastern alumna Donna Gay Anderson to become a playwright and led to the creation of her new musical, “Unfolded.” Playwright and lyricist Anderson has a rich history...

SLU professor Anne-Liese Fox reflects on a life of theater

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter • January 24, 2022

Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, an instructor of acting and directing at Southeastern, has left a very substantial backstory for herself in the theatrical arts. She has a doctorate in Theater History, Dramatic Literature...

Vonnie Borden takes on socially-distanced season

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2020

Despite all obstacles presented by COVID-19, the Vonnie Borden Theatre is alive and well for its 2020-2021 season. University students and faculty members have been working to create a safe environment...

A look into the Inkslinger production

Breanna Rexwinkle , Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

The university theatre program began preparations for the performance of “She Danced with a Red Fish,” the winner of the 2018 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition. The play, written by Carolyn Nur Wistrand,...