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The following column was written by Carly Shank, artistic programs director of the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center. It was featured in The State Journal-Register on April 10, 2022. The following are excerpts from the article.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Emmy award-winning writer, actor and comedian John Mulaney will perform in Springfield this May.
Beginning in March 2022, Mulaney started touring with his newest hour, John Mulaney: From Scratch. His show at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
This story aired on WAND TV on April 4, 2022. Read the entire story online.
Bryan Rives, Director of Performing Arts Services at the University of Illinois Springfield, talks to WMAY radio about the upcoming performances at the UIS PAC and updated theatre policies following the COVID-19 pandemic.
This interview aired on WMAY on March 28, 2022. Listen here.
Venue Rental
UIS Meeting Rooms
Important Notice!
University Facilities & Services has informed us that the PAC building will undergo a major plumbing renovation which will affect our meeting room spaces. As a result, we regret to inform you that all 1st floor meeting rooms will be unavailable for use from February 1, 2025 through at least June 30, 2026.
Brookens Auditorium and the 3rd Floor Atrium will still be open, though noise levels may be unpredictable due to construction.
University of Illinois Springfield announces Choir of Man as part of the show's third U.S. tour. The performance is on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the UIS Performing Arts Center.
Weapons Screening at UIS Performing Arts Center
I. Policy Information
Policy Title: Weapons Screening at UIS Performing Arts Center
Policy Owner: Director, UIS Performing Arts Services
Responsible Official: Director, UIS Performing Arts Services
Approved by: Karen Whitney, Interim Chancellor
Date Approved: 07/20/2021
Last Reviewed: 04/21/2025
Effective Date: 07/20/2021
Targeted Review Date: 06/30/2028
Contact: brive4@uis.edu
Sangamon County reported 107 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive day the county confirmed more than 100 positive tests for the coronavirus. Over the last seven days, the county has averaged 102 new cases of COVID-19 daily as the delta variant continues to surge.
Currently, 52.08% of Sangamon County’s population is fully vaccinated, based on data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
If you’re planning to attend a show at the UIS Performing Arts Center this fall, be prepared to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test.
That’s just one of the precautions being put in place by UIS amid an ongoing surge of new COVID cases. Attendance at Sangamon Auditorium events is being limited to 1,000… which is 50-percent capacity. Concession stands will be closed, although patrons can bring bottled water into shows.
This article appeared on WMAY on August 19, 2021.
University of Illinois Springfield & Outback Presents has announced the Rob Schneider: I HAVE ISSUES TOUR.
Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his word-wide standup tour.
This article appeared on Broadwayworld.com on Aug. 10, 2021.
St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera to the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center on December 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Touring as a Tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show's theatrical performances have been igniting stages nationwide.
This article appeared on Broadwayworld.com on July 26, 2021.