THEATRE: Students express excitement for production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer-winning play 'Sweat'

Continued from page 1 of the last 10 seasons and just kind of see where we need to go from there.”

In their decision-making process, Copeland said the committee considered the diversity within the cast of characters to make sure there will be enough principal roles for women and BIPOC actors. They also took into account diversity among the playwrights.

“We’re trying to engender commitment to diversity in those choices, as well, which is a challenge for all of us because so much of theatre is written by white guys,” Copeland said.

“We’re mindful of that when we’re making those choices.”

One of the shows in the upcoming season is “Sweat,” which is written by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage, a Black woman. The director Nathan Henry, who recently directed “Detroit ’67” in the fall, will return BW to guest direct “Sweat,” and shouts of delight reverberated through Mainstage Theatre when this

Ferguson said.

Jackets Engaged is a nonpartisan political engagement team affiliated with the Brain Center. Hannah Dodson, sophomore neuroscience major and the co-student director of Jackets Engaged, said that while it has been difficult to find ways for students to listen to them, information should be more readily available.

“How do we get students to listen to us?” Dodson said “[Voter education] shouldn’t just be coming from Jackets Engaged.”

One suggestion that Madge made was that colleges should look at what Ohio State University does, which provides discounts on Lyft rides to get to polling places for student voters.

“I wish the university could help supply transportation,” Madge said.

Madge said that this could include a discount on rides or even shuttles to and from polling places on election day.

An alumni reception was held at Brother’s Lounge recently, and the former Yellow Jackets were able to see current BW students in the musical “Ghost” at the Beck Center, Wesoloski said.

“There’s always something going on for alumni to connect with students, to connect with each other and to connect with campus,” Wesoloski said.