Norfolk’s Northeast Community College Concludes Theatre Season with 'Silence'

The recent theatrical season at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, ended with the black box theatre production of 'Silence.' This final show was performed on a small stage and was part of the college's tradition of staging four shows each year. The college collaborates with the Norfolk Community Theater for three of these productions, continuing a partnership that began in 1964.

'Silence' was the last performance of the season, concluding with a matinee on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The Northeast Theatre Department managed the production, highlighting the efforts of both students and faculty. Adam Peterson, the theatre instructor at Northeast, served as director, production manager, and light designer.

The production team for 'Silence' included Marie Kubo as assistant director and make-up artist, Gabby Vaughn as stage manager, and Charlie Starkel as costume designer. Kai Okamoto and Charlie Henkel handled the technical aspects of lighting and sound. Their work was essential for presenting the historical narrative on stage.

Dean Wade Herley from the Business and Humanities department thanked everyone involved in the college's theater productions. He commended the collaboration among faculty, students, and community members, which helps maintain high-quality theater productions in their 20-county service area.

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