Viterbo brings new art exhibit to campus

Jamie Allen, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 19, 2026

Every so often the third floor of the Fine Arts Center displays unique backgrounds with the work of artists. On Jan. 21, that gallery was filled with works from Joyce Kosenmaki.

“I Love You Because” brings 90s sitcom to campus

Jamie Allen, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 19, 2026

On Thursday, Jan. 29, Viterbo’s La Croix Black Box Theatre opened the musical “I Love You Because,” produced by the conservatory students and professors. Directed by Brittany Bara, an assistant professor of theatre and musical theatre, Bara sought to bring a lighthearted story full of quirks that also tugged on students’ heartstrings.  

Conservatory to perform classic play Antigone 

Jamie Allen, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 28, 2025

On Oct. 20 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts, the Viterbo Conservatory opened the classic Greek play, Antigone. Written by Sophocles over two thousand years ago, the play still holds relevance today.

Menopause the Musical 2 arrives at Viterbo 

Jamie Allen, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 28, 2025

Nearly selling out their one day stay at the Fine Arts Center, Menopause the Musical 2, captured the attention of many on and off campus patrons.  

Conservatory welcomes guest artists for department day

Corbin Frydenlund and Jamie Allen • November 12, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 14, the students of the Theatre and Musical Theatre department were able to spend a day with four guest artists brought in by the faculty.

Viterbo invites guest director for “Young Frankenstein”

Corbin Frydenlund, Assistant Editor • October 7, 2025

When asked why Pivovar wanted to work on this show at Viterbo, this is what he said: “Knowing how great the shows are and how talented the students are, it was a total ambition to get involved at some point, and I feel very lucky to have been offered the chance.”  

New choir director brings light to talented voices

Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor • October 7, 2025

“There’s a magical and inspiring energy here,” Sauer said. “It reminded me of my own undergraduate experience at a similarly sized school. At large institutions, it’s easy to feel lost. But here, there’s a sense of connectedness—people know each other, say hello, and work together toward a common mission.”

Viterbo Dance Students Shine in Dance Kaleidoscope

Ava Stoeckly, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 7, 2025

  Dance Kaleidoscope 2025 was held on April 25–26, 2025, at the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre, and as always, it was a highlight of the semester. The event showcased the creativity...

“The SpongeBob Musical” Features Certified ASL Interpretation

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor • April 7, 2025

On April 13, 2025, at the 2-4:30 p.m. performance of “The SpongeBob Musical,” certified American Sign Language interpreters will be present alongside the show. The performance will be located in the...

Poet Dana Maya Visits Campus

Ayawyn Conner, Student Journalist • April 7, 2025

On March 24 and 25, Dana Maya will be visiting Viterbo University for a variety of events. Maya is a poet, essayist, editor, and teacher. She began writing in grade school, where she was encouraged by...

VU Art Gallery Hosts Knopp Show

Ava Stoeckly, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 7, 2025

On the third floor of the Fine Arts Center at Viterbo University, January 20 through April 2 is the art show of Kevin Knopp, “Drawings and Paintings 2008-2014.” Kevin Knopp stands as a painter with...

Jen Brown: Viterbo’s Costume Designer

Corbin Frydenlund, Student Journalist • April 7, 2025

Jen Brown, a staff member who has worked at Viterbo for over 20 years, runs the costume shop for all of Viterbo’s shows. Jen graduated from Viterbo with a BFA in theatre design in 1999, and she took...