The courtyard between Theatre Hall, the Library, and the Union is one of my favorite Main Campus spaces. It’s centrally located, yet peaceful – plenty of sun, shade, seating, and walking space – it has it all. Placement between buildings gives a sense of balance and the views out to the western parts of campus are always eye-catching.
As a playwright and director, the western edge (directly over student services) fascinates me and sparks my creativity. I’ve imagined many performance pieces being done in this space; harkening back to our classical roots when all theatre was done under the open sky and existing with the natural elements. Imagine watching a Greek classic or one of Shakespeare’s plays in this area. The existing levels, openings, borders, and barriers are calling out to be used as scenic design pieces.
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Western “performance” area
My Favorite Space is a CAHSS and Effect regular where UW-Green Bay faculty and staff share where their favorite space is on campus and what they enjoy about it.