The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Welcome and value unique experiences

Staff Editorial December 5, 2017

Those who were able to talk to Ron Himes, Founder of the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company, while he was on campus, were given a unique experience this week. With only one week to practice, a cast...

Travis Moody | The Daily Eastern News The company of “Serenade of the Silent Soul” holds up signs relating to issues concerning social justice. The black tape on their mouth symbolizes the silent soul of marginalized groups.

‘Serenade of the Silent Soul’ speaks out on inequality

Travis Moody, Staff Reporter December 3, 2017

With only one week to practice, a cast of 10 Eastern students performed a show Saturday and Sunday that focused on racial and social issues in America. “Serenade of the Silent Soul” was directed by...

Ron Himes to help students in theatrical production

Travis Moody, Staff Reporter November 30, 2017

A group of students will be performing “Devised Theatre Programs,” covering themes of social justice with the help of Ron Himes, director and founder of the Saint Louis Black Repertory. Beginning...

Ron Himes, an artist-in-residence at Washington State University, gave a presentation Tuesday night in the Lecture Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Director talks about impact of theater

Tom O'Connor, Contributing Writer November 29, 2017

Ron Himes, an award-winning director who created the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, addressed the value of theatrical performance and its ability to impact people on an emotional level in a speech...

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